Story:

Life changes when you have kids, when they move out and when they move in again. Regardless the structure, a family needs space to commune. This family lived in their home 30 years, but as lifestyles evolved, they needed better space to cook, eat and relax. Similarly, Anasazi families of the ancient southwest created ceremonial rooms where they cooked, ate, slept and did everything necessary for family and communal life. These multi-activity spaces called kivas satisfy ancient lifestyles and create the perfect ceremonial space for this modern family too.

Location:

Leon Valley, TX (Designed 2010; Built 2010)

Idea:

action pods

Personalized residential remodel!

Stats:

700 SF; Remodel Kitchen, Dining, Master Bath and add new Living space

<h6Client’s Style:

American/Southwest

Services:

The Sketch, The Details, The Docs, The Advisor, The Agent

Lifestyle Features:

• new kitchen with more work space and storage
• three distinct kitchen work centers (cook, store/mix, clean) to allow multi-cook activity
• work island to allow full circulation around kitchen activity
• dining island for small breakfast gatherings
• dedicated, but integral dining space for family parties
• vaulted living space to create open social spaces
• large walk-in shower with seat and sprayer
• specialty linen cabinet for ordinary and extraordinary storage

Environment Solutions:

• minimal land disturbance to maintain good drainage
• flueless fireplace to supply warmth, but minimize carbon dioxide
• reuse existing plumbing lines to conserve material and existing infrastructure
• strategically orient and locate clerestory windows on the North side for good light but limit neighbor’s view in
• low maintenance and long-lasting tile and wood finishes

Community Influence

• maintain neighborhood scale
• borrow brick/siding fabric and southwest detailing to match neighborhood aesthetic
• arched openings to emulate southwest architecture

Sketches: