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Hunt Studio
Leonid Furmansky

Hunt Studio

With two young kids at home, it became clear that our modest 1940’s bungalow was too small for our growing family and architecture practice. We needed more space and had plenty of it in our backyard. We decided to build an ADU on our property to house our architecture office and a guest suite. At the time, we never imagined how valuable this kind of workspace would become during a global pandemic.

photo_credit Leonid Furmansky
Leonid Furmansky

Budget was a major player from the beginning. We had finite funds and a big vision. We worked closely with the contractors from the start to ensure we could meet our target budget.

photo_credit Leonid Furmansky
Leonid Furmansky

We kept the footprint small and massing simple so we could focus our attention (and budget) on quality materials and thoughtful details. Burnished stucco and vertical cedar siding wrap the exterior. A compact kitchenette and bathroom separate the office from the guest room.

photo_credit Leonid Furmansky
Leonid Furmansky

Nine foot cedar clad ceilings direct your gaze up toward large skylights and cedar elm trees beyond. Large operable custom steel windows open up a view across the yard toward the existing house. Our previously underused yard has now become an active focal point on our property. We love watching our kids play in the grass, swing from the trees, and wave from the deck above while working in the office.

photo_credit Leonid Furmansky
Leonid Furmansky

The result is a modest project that has had a major impact on our work-life balance. Our commute may only be a few yards but the added separation is immeasurable.

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Material Used:
1. Custom table: Petrified Design
2. Wood bench: Georg Bench from Design within Reach
3. Desks: Ikea Linnmon + Alex
4. Desk chairs: Laura Davidson SOHO Ribbed Management Chair 
5. Interior lighting: Cedar and Moss Fjord Surface Light in Black 
6. Exterior light: Rich Brilliant Willing Ledge Square in Matte Black
7. Faucets: Avalon wall mounted faucet in Oil Rubbed Bronze by California Faucets 

Project credits

Product spec sheet

Faucets
Single Handle Vessel... by California Faucets
Lighting
Fjord Surface by Cedar & Moss
Wood bench
Georg Bench by Design Within Reach DWR
Desk chairs
SOHO Ribbed Manageme... by Laura Davidson
Exterior light
Ledge Square by Rich Brilliant Willing
Desks

Project data

Project Year
2020
Building Area
400 m2
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