The Starlings Nest
Designed in 1952 by Perry Johanson of NBBJ, the original interiors were untouched. We stripped down the interior and exterior, carefully keeping the integral mid-century features. Small rooms were removed and spaces opened to flow together; steel doors and sunshades added definition.  We kept the heavy timber beams and ceilings, replaced the old windows with new still authentic looking windows, kept trim-less moldings and refinished and reinstalled the original radiators. The kitchen was expanded and redesigned, opening up to a now accessible garage roof with a built in conversation pit.

Without expanding the footprint of the house, it was transformed from modest to impactful.  I walk through the house now and see her strength.  Open, modern and complete.  

Material Used :
1. Large sliders: Fleetwood Windows and Doors
2. Windows: Sierra Pacific
3. Roof: Standing seam sheet metal
4. Exterior Siding: Tight knot cedar with driftwood stain. 
5. Front door: custom steel with Rixon hinges. 
6. Roof deck: concrete pedestal pavers.
7. Cabinets: custom rift cut walnut.
8. Countertops: absolute black granite honed. 
9. Wood floor: original oak refinished and replaced where needed.