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Marin's Most Beautiful Office Space?

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We've been prowling around the Marin Country Mart since Jim Rosenfield took it on as a project (he's the force behind the Brentwood Country Mart in Los Angeles). Among the many spaces we admire? Rosenfield's own office, where he conducts his daily business.

For his own Gold LEED certified offices, Rosenfield wanted a place that felt like home. "I love work," he says, "and I want the space to feel like home, since this is where I spend a lot of my time." It's also a showcase of sorts for his highly evolved aesthetic: "This is a place where people come to see the potential of the spaces."

Rosenfield's profession is shopping for shops. As owner of the reimagined Marin Country Mart (he also owns the Brentwood Country Mart and the Montecito Country Mart), he's always on the lookout for like-minded retail and restaurant talent. He has a meticulous eye for design, and oversees the look and feel of each of the stores, either collaborating with the owners or taking on the design himself.

Photography by Mimi Giboin for Remodelista.

Above: Rosenfield worked with architect Hans Baldauf of BCV Architects; initially, they discussed opening up the space, but in the end they preserved the original wall structures, opening up the ceiling where possible and relying on barn doors to connect the work space. A blue and white platter from Heritage Culinary Artifacts in Napa's Oxbow Market anchors the long conference table.

Above: Rosenfield's office is dominated by a vintage architect's light that Ray Azoulay at Obsolete found for him (the lamp moves the breadth of the room, and can be raised or lowered as needed). He found the metal cafe chairs in Napa and had them powder-coated black. Throughout the office, Rosenfield used paints from Farrow & Ball in a palette of Down Pipe, Pigeon, and All White.

Above: The custom conference table was inspired by a surfboard; made by Scott Constable of Wowhaus, the hollow top sits on walnut legs. The handle on the sliding barn door to the conference room is a trowel used for plastering that Rosenfield sourced at the local hardware store (he first noted them being used as handles for trash-can lids at a resort).

Above: Rosenfield has long admired the wooden booths upstairs at Chez Panisse and designed something similar for his own offices. He consciously placed the untreated strips of fir to run both vertically and horizontally, a concept he borrowed from 20th century LA architect Gerard Colcord, whose work he admires.

Above: Rosenfield picked up a collection of framed pressed flowers on a trip.

Above: Rosenfield picked up the clubby sofa on a trip to the UK; a prototype cushion from A Detacher mingles with cushions made with fabric from Raoul Textiles. The Josef Frank table is from Svenkst Tenn (Rosefield and his wife fell in love with Frank fabrics on a recent trip to Copenhagen). "I collect stools made by local artisans," Rosenfield says. "The one closest to the wall was made for Alice Waters' Edible Schoolyard."

Above: The open kitchen features a Carrara marble counter, which extends into the office area to proved counter seating as well as to give the space a residential feel. The drawer handles come from Liz's Antique Hardware in LA (Rosenfield confesses to owning an extensive collection of hardware).

Shaw's Fireclay Apron Front

Above: The sink is a Shaw's Fireclay Apron Front and sits above a small refrigerator covered in a wood-paneled front.

Above: A wall of built-in Douglas fir bookshelves houses Rosenfield's collection of design and travel books, as well as the occasional spare door knob and hook.

Ion Lamp and Steel Waste Basket

Above: Rosefield was inspired by Tyler Hayes' BDDW space in New York, which has no baseboards. "It's a much nicer, cleaner look. Tyler takes it one step further, covering the outlet plates so there are only two small holes showing." The table in the entry area was purchased from Greg Turpan. The Ion Lamp and Steel Waste Basket are from Schoolhouse Electric.

Above: The chairs in the office entry are from Greg Turpan. The ceiling is insulated with wool, a detail Rosenfield admired on at trip to Daylesford Organic Farm in the UK. All of Rosenfield's properties feature Dutch doors which meant building extra-wide door frames to accommodate them.


Design Sleuth: Tussie Mussies at Babylonstoren

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Spotted in the bath at Babylonstoren, an herbacious tussie-mussie bouquet displayed in a glass vase. What is a tussie-mussie, you ask?

The tussie-mussie is the modern posy, an heir to the sixteenth-century nosegay carried or worn on the lapel as an early form of perfume. Tussie-mussies were said to carry hidden messages based upon the meaning of each plant in the posy—sage stood for "domestic virtue," rosemary for "remembrance."

Babylonstoren gardener Wendoline gathers small groupings of flowers and herbs from the tea garden (see yesterday's Through the Looking Glass: Karen's Tea House in Cape Winelands)—peppermint pelargonium, sage, yarrow flowers, and indigenous buchu leaves and wild dagga flowers. The herbs and flowers are selected for their natural oils, which are released when the posy is tossed into bath water. For those without access to South Africa's native herbs, consider using lemon verbena, eucalyptus, tea tree flowers, and rose geranium.

Above: The fragrant tussie-mussie sits just above the bath at Babylonstoren.

Above: A grouping of native South American herbs and foliage, along with peppermint pelargonium.

Above: Babylonstoren recommends that guests toss the tussie mussie into the bath.

High/Low: Black Crochet Bedspread

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I have had an unhealthy obsession with the A Détacher black bedspread since I first saw it (I keep imagining how the blanket would look layered over my white duvet cover).

Then yesterday Julie spotted a similar blanket from Enhabiten on Etsy; Enhabiten's blanket is a vintage crochet bedspread dyed in slate grey—almost as black as the A Détacher piece. I am reaching for my credit card (this one is almost $1,000 less than the painstakingly crocheted A Détacher blanket).

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Above: The Vespertine Hand-Dyed Vintage Bedspread is a vintage textile dyed with naturally derived slate dye; $160 from Enhabiten.

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Above: The blanket measures 75 by 100 inches.

Above: A Détacher's Hand Crochet Bedspread is made of dark black cotton yarn and fits a queen-sized bed; $1,150 from La Garçonne.

Deal of the Day: Artfully Distressed Sofas from Clarke & Reilly

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We've been coveting a sofa from Clarke & Reilly for a while now (see Design Visit: Clark & Reilly), so we took note when we saw that Anthropologie was offering pieces from the London-based design firm at a drastically reduced price.

The husband/wife duo describes their style as "unashamedly romantic and tirelessly imaginative." In addition to designing (or "dressing") glamorous yet subtly disheveled interiors, the couple also offers reimagined one-off furniture pieces. Working with artisans, the pair layers antique and vintage textiles in their designs, using fabrics like vintage linen dyed with crushed walnut shells.

To see more, go to Clarke & Reilly.

Green Cheyne Sofa with a White Finish

Above: The Green Cheyne Sofa with a White Finish is currently on sale for $2,999.95 (down from $5,998). Also available is the Green Cheyne Sofa with a Natural Finish for the same price.

Green Cheyne Sofa

Above: The carved hardwood sofa legs in a white lacquer (L) and natural stain (R) with the "Japaning" method of finishing wood to ensure its long-lasting quality; finished with rolling casters on the front legs.

Atomic Vision: The Sorrentina Stovetop Espresso Maker

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Thank the Australians for reintroducing a design classic from Italy: the Sorrentina espresso maker, designed by Giordano Robbiati, and otherwise known as The Atomic.

Milanese-born Robbiati created the iconic Atomic coffee maker in the late 1940s; his machine produces up to six espresso shots and steams and froths milk. Australian company Ikon Exports recently came out with a premium reproduction of Robbiati's patented coffee machine, manufactured to the same dimensions and standards. In the US, Taylor & Ng is the exclusive retailer.

Sorrentina Atomic Coffee Maker

Above: Made of polished alloy and Bakelite, the is $450 AU (approximately $413 US) the Sorrentina Coffee, which ships to the US. In the US, the Sorrentina Atomic Coffee Maker is $395 from Taylor & Ng.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original ran on April 1, 2008

Industrial Chic in Melbourne: The Outpost Dining Room

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Located in South Yarra, in an emerging neighborhood near the train tracks, the newly opened Outpost Dining Room is attracting a new wave of diners to an old industrial precinct.

The interiors, designed by Hassell, feature limed timber, exposed electricals, Jielde lamps, and custom seating inspired by French industrial factory stools. Locally sourced artifacts of the industrial age also feature in the mix: a recycled shop front, vintage door handles, an old ceramic ice sink. For more information, go to Outpost Dining Room.

Above: A communal table is flanked by custom factory chairs.

Above: A pair of Jielde sconces illuminates a dining corner.

Above: Green tiles add color to the room. Photo via Lady Chameleon.

Above: A vintage ice sink adds an air of authenticity.

Above: A vintage cash register serves as a decorative prop. Photo via Lady Chameleon.

Above: Pale green tiles add a dash of color to the otherwise monochromatic dining room. Photo via Lady Chameleon.

Above: The outdoor tables and stools are a modern interpretation of classic French industrial pieces.

A Peripatetic Melbourne Couple Launches a Fashion Line

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When Fiona Lau and Kain Picken moved from Melbourne to Berlin to pursue separate design careers, they found themselves sewing their own clothing. One thing led to another, and they decided to launch their own fashion label.

Lau and Picken call their line ffiXXed (a name that intentionally lacks meaning) and take traditional garments as a starting point, with comfort and minimalism being touchpoints. Their goal? "To create unexpected forms of trans-functionality for everyday basics, using natural fibers and personalized manufacturing processes." In addition to their fashion pursuits, the couple has collaborated with designers like BLESS and curated shows at the Y3K gallery in Melbourne and at the Tate Modern in London. Since they founded ffiXXed in 2008, the two have moved studios from Berlin to Hong Kong to New York to Melbourne; in 2010, they settled at an in-house production studio in Shenzhen, China. ffiXXed's current collection, called Customized Interdependencies, draws from a mixture of white gold cotton, natural cork, and knitted wool.

Photography courtesy of Kain Picken via Love & Squalor and from ffiXXed.

Above L: Kain Picken and Fiona Lau of ffiXXed. Above R: A sewing table with a dash of verdant green.

Above: The studio features a print from a recent ffiXXed installation, Thanks for the Dinner and Sex, in Kapok, Hong Kong.

Effective Balance Track Pant

Above L: The loose Effective Balance Track Pant in beige is $185 from Ooga Booga Store in LA. Above R: A similar look to the dark trouser-tee combo is the Rectangular Sleeves Shirt for $190 from Stand Up Comedy in Portland. Both looks are from the current S/S 2012 collection.

Above: A work table is covered in textiles printed with roses, mangosteens, blueberries, and green tea by artist James Deutsher.

Above L: The Fabricated Familiarity Coat from the S/S 2012 collection is paired with white flip-flops. Above R: A loose gray men's tee and raw denim from the previous collection titled Surviving Sustainability.

Above: Lau and Picken's studio opens onto a back patio.

ffiXXed Observation Sensitivity Dress

Above: The billowing Observation Sensitivity Dress in light blue stripes is $310 from Anaise.

Minimalist Garden Products with a Mission

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We've been spending a lot of time in Australia this past week (at least in our minds), which makes us think about water conservation, which reminds of the best-looking rainwater collectors we've seen anywhere.

Founded by a group of architects and industrial designers, Philadelphia-based Shift Design focuses on "environmentally attuned products for the garden that are aesthetically modern and tailored to work as modular systems," including planters, firepits, and window boxes; we especially like the company's rainwater-collecting solutions, which are as stylish (and lifetime-lasting) as they are practical.

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Above: A modular system includes the Buttonwood Wood Slat System (contact Shift directly for ordering information) and the Fitzwater Raintank ($1,800) and Pennsgrove Planter ($910); both available at Horne.

Above: For information on the new Wylie Hose Reel, go to Shift.

Pennsgrove Planter

Above: The Pennsgrove Planter is $910 at Horne.

Wallace Wall-Mounted Rain Tank

Above: The Wallace Wall-Mounted Rain Tank is $550.

Cedar Herb Garden

Above: Cedar Herb Garden; $150 at Horne.

Above: The Fairmount Green Roof Tile; contact Shift for more information.

Edgley Window Box

Above: Edgley Window Box; $120 at Horne.

N.B. This post is an update; the original ran on July 5, 2011.


A Surfer Sets Up Shop: Mark Tuckey Home

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Beyond Sydney’s harbor bridge are the beautiful northern beaches, a string of coastal towns ruled by sun and sea. It’s also home to surfer Mark Tuckey: a yachtsman, all-around family guy, and well-known furniture designer.

Tuckey’s look is unabashedly beachy: think generously sized, sun-bleached chairs, tables, benches made from new and recycled wood, predominantly sourced in Australia and made by a team of 15 furniture makers in Tuckey's Melbourne workshop. Thanks to the help he gets from his wife Louella (a former stylist), the couple's Newport Beach shop is a charming mix of personality and color. Bursts of neon come in the form of pink Acapulco chairs and electric blue pendant lamps; it’s this funky edge that gives the Tuckeys their panache.

Good news for travelers: the new, pint-size Mark Tuckey Home store, in neighboring Avalon, stocks suitcase-sized gifts and wares.

Above: Louella and Mark Tuckey at the entrance of Mark Tuckey Home, located at 11/20 Avalon Parade in Avalon Beach (an hours' drive from Sydney).

Above: Textiles are displayed on the bed, on the shelves, and hanging on a row of wall pegs.

Above: Trugs made from recycled tires dangle on a pot rack made from birch wood and S-hooks.

Above: Wooden shelving displays turned-timber bowls and ceramics from Mud Australia.

Above: The store stocks furniture made by Tuckey, who uses ash, oak, and Douglas fir in his work.

A Garage Turned Restaurant in Tasmania

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In Tasmania, a restaurant called Garagistes offers a pitch-perfect interpretation of its namesake.

The name Garagistes is a reference to the space's former life as a commercial garage, which provided a primary design inspiration for the restaurateurs. Its also an homage to the Garagistes, a group of rogue winemakers in France who produce wines in distinct reaction to the dominant Bordeaux. Both interpretations of the word were inspirations to owners Katrina Birchmier, Kirk Richardson, and chef/owner Luke Burgess. Les Garagistes used grapes that were considered sub-par by elitists to make wines that made a powerful statement. Likewise, the interior of Garagistes in Hobart features modest materials like concrete, form-ply, and polycarbonate to make an equally powerful statement: that there is still uncharted territory in the "industrial inspired" design genre.

Co-owner Kirk Richardson was one of the restaurant's primary designers, along with planning architect Paul Johnston. Richardson was kind enough to share some of his design perspective with us; continue reading below.

Photography by Luke Burgess (yes, Garagistes' multi-talented chef), except where noted.

Above: The design was partly inspired by the Danish concept of hygge; roughly translated as a shared experience of joy, often experienced over food and drinks. Says Richardson, "We liked the fact that through lighting we could create intimacy in quite a large space."

Above: The back wall is clad in 16-gauge hot rolled steel, finished with a lanolin-based seal. The cutout window offers a glimpse into the restaurant's meat-curing cellar. The owners bolstered the existing clerestory polycarbonate panels, preserving the garage's excellent north-facing daytime light. The ceiling is EchoPanel acoustic paneling, made from recycled PET bottles.

Above: The owners liked the idea that the space would be revealed to guests as they entered; a heavy door and simple signage don't give away the story. Photo via Foodtrail.

Above: Note the wall clad in black form-ply panels; look closely and you'll see the designers left some space between the panels, revealing the wood's factory-applied red edges. A red painted steel column at left echoes the accent.

Above: According to Richardson, "The idea with communal dining is that the food sells itself; people look at what their neighbors are having." The Tasmanian oak tables seat 10 people each; custom design and fabrication by Tasmania-based Evan Hancock.

Above: The chairs are custom designs by Sydney-based Dieu Tan, made of solid Tasmanian oak and marine-grade plywood with Tasmanian oak veneer.

Above: The tableware is hand made by Kirk's father, Ben Richardson of Ridgeline Pottery. He designed a custom range for the restaurant made from clays and glazes using local Tasmanian materials.

Before and After: A Sydney Ranch House Transformed

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It's said that we are the architects of our own destiny. For a DIY Australian couple, who toiled to turn their 1960s ranch-style house into a dream home, the saying is true in a literal sense.

When childhood sweethearts Melissa Bombardiere (a graphic and fabric designer) and Damian (a plumber), were starting out, they decided to save their money to fulfill Melissa’s dream of a trip to New York. Instead they got practical and used their funds to buy an investment property, which they upgraded and rented out before they moved into themselves. It was during the first remodel project that Melissa got the “renovation bug," so when it came time to start a family, she and Damian took the plunge and undertook the whole overhaul themselves. With the help of family, friends, and a few professionals, they constructed a new addition and completely renovated the original structure. Perhaps their most remarkable achievement? They came in under budget.

All photography by Melissa Bombardiere.

Above: The lattice squares of the black pergola, which serves to extend the line of the house and create of seamless flow between inside and out, is echoed in the windows and paving stones.

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Above: Dramatic horizontals reign where the addition meets the original house meets. The couple did all the siding and roofing themselves. "The box": Melissa's concept for the new addition was to "put a box on the back of the house" that didn't have to match the original. Her brother-in-law, a general contractor, suggested Shadowclad in striking black, which the couple could install themselves.

Above: Apres-renovation: folding doors create a seamless flow behind the indoors and the outdoors. With the help of family, Melissa and Damian laid the concrete slab foundation for the addition themselves. Then Damian hired a carpenter friend to help him frame the house and install the huge windows and bi-fold doors.

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Above: Damian's grandmother's Chiswell teak dining set is a prefect retro-modern complement to the dining room.

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Above: The couple demolished the old kitchen in the original structure and relocated it in the addition. The new open layout includes the kitchen, dining, and living room.

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Above: Eames hooks and a bowl of oranges provide a bit of bright color to break up the otherwise rigorously black and white palette.

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Above: With the house still a work-in-progress, Melissa next hopes to acquire more art. Until then, daughter Lola's work will do just fine.

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Above: Melissa's quilts add a soft, colorful touch in the living area.

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Above: In the front entry yellow flowers and a Shag print in bold red add a striking note next to the black doors.

Above: Baby Nina keeps cozy under one of her mother's own quilts as well as a lunar poster by Martin Krusche.

Above: Melissa made the "Ha Ha.." banner herself, sewing felt onto linen. The bird print on the cabinet is by Matte Stephens.

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Above: Even the office reflects Melissa's signature style: black and white modern, softened by a few textiles and a bit of whimsy. You can follow more of Melissa and Damian's upgrades on her blog.

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Above: Nestled in a "great neighborhood" outside of Sydney, the "before" was a small, chopped-up, 1960s brick structure—the wrong house in the right location.

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Above: The "after" presents a much more streamlined and unified facade. The couple added the carport to extend the line of the house, extended the front to meet the adjacent wall, and added the large windows.

Saving the Earth, One Trug at a Time

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An appealing (and eco friendly) alternative to classic terra cotta or stoneware pots: planters made from recycled tires, which feature a distinctly urban edge.

Above: A recycled tire pot from Australian company UBeauty.

Giant Basin Recycled Tread Pot

Above: The Giant Basin Recycled Tread Pot from Re:Tread is $99.99 at Amazon.

Low Basin Recycled Tread Pot

Above: The Low Basin Recycled Tread Pot from Re:Tread is $49.99 at Amazon.

Above: Recycled pots from Flat Tire Decor are made in Milwaukee from 100 percent recycled scrap tires; prices start at $19.99.

N.B. This post is an update; the original post ran on July 11, 2011.

Rugged Sophistication in Australia

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Contextual, sustainable, and modern; Hill Plain House in Metcalf, Victoria, by Australian firm Wolveridge Associates ticks all the boxes, despite its intentionally dark interiors.

At first glance, with its low rectilinear form sitting across the vast horizon, Hill Plain House could easily be mistaken for the many Victorian farm structures dotted around this South East part of Australia. And this would no doubt please architect/owner Jeremy Wolveridge, who wanted to create a sense of “Australianess," which he defines as “rugged sophistication, characterized by a palette of natural, industrial materials; a sense of craftsmanship and a childhood reminder of growing up in the 1970s.”

Designed to be highly responsive to its surrounding environment, with its careful north/south siting, insulated surfaces, and natural cross ventilation, this off-the-grid house breathes on its own, affecting every choice of detail and material. And the dark interiors? They provide relief from the bright Australian light, drawing the eyes to the external vista, further enforcing the already strong connection to the environment beyond.

Photography Derek Swalwell.

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Above: Large sliding screens shield the house from the intense sun of Australian summer while creating a filtered internal light. The solar panels which lay on top of the roof are part of a 2-kilowatt solar/battery system which provides electricity to the off grid house. A sub-ground backup generator is located remotely.

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Above: Wolveridge made a conscious decision to use non-domestic materials like steel, concrete, recycled timber, and concrete masonry. If there is any plaster, it's been painted black.

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Above: In an otherwise monochromatic interior, the bright yellow is the only dash of color and a nod to the architect's childhood of the 70's.

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Above: The vaulted ceiling is lined with offcuts from structural beams that were milled for recycled flooring.

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Above: Wolveridge lined the shower with full height sheets of mild steel, creating a stark contrast to the view to the exterior.

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Above: The wood cladding of the exterior is reminiscent of local Victorian era farm structures.

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Above: Full height large sliding doors placed on the north and south sides of the house provide cross ventilation or protection from the wind as required.

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Above: An outdoor kitchen off to the side of the house is clad with vertical planks of wood.

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Above: The simple rugged nature of the exterior belies the sophisticated design solutions on the interior.

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Above: A typical Victorian farm structure of the region.

The Architect Is In: A Utility Barn as Architectural Moment

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According to Christine Albertsson, every building—including a humble utility building—is worthy of careful thought and is an opportunity for good design; thereby transforming the prosaic everyday into a valued member of the environment. This week, the Minneapolis-based architect from Albertsson Hansen (members of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory) discusses her design for a compound of storage barns in rural Minnesota and is on hand for the next 48 hours to answer any and all reader questions (post your queries in the comments section below).

The amount of equipment required to maintain a property of meadows, forests, lakes, and trails on 250 acres is not insignificant. Eager to consolidate, Albertsson’s clients proposed a solution of one big shed to replace the many existing equipment sheds spread across the property. With a desire to design “something that was right for the place,” the University of Pennsylvania School of Design graduate convinced her clients to create a courtyard of three smaller buildings clustered together; meeting functional needs and yet connecting to the existing Scandinavian-influenced architecture on the site, a series of houses designed by Edwin H. Lundie, a regional architect from the last century known for his attention to detail and Northern European and Early America influences.

Albertsson credits her client with upholding the adage that “anything you make should be done right.” Having grown up in a small town in Vermont where she speaks in awe of the dignity and beauty of the buildings of prewar rural America, Albertsson set off to do the same in 21st century Minnesota.

Photographer Peter Bastianelli-Kerze

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Above: The board-and-batten wood siding was stained with a custom color. The client, who is also originally from New England, wanted to reference the coastal weathered shingles from his childhood. The minimal roof overhang and horizontal crown molding fascia board are a nod to Scandinavian influenced details of the existing houses on the site.

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Above: A gable-roofed barn houses tractors and trucks; a smaller barn holds tractor attachments, mowers, snowmobiles, and other equipment; and a third functions as a car garage and workshop. The combination of vertical and horizontal board-and-batten siding breaks down the scale of the storage buildings, giving them a distinctive reading across the meadow.

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Above: The metal roofs are standing seam steel with an aluminum coating (recyclable), a material that will last for a hundred years, ensuring that the roofs are maintenance-free for generations.

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Above: The interiors of the storage barns are lined in knotty Grade B pine. Great pains were taken to match a color from the client's memory of a mellow, medium tone of the interior of a horse stable from his childhood. The workshop space of the car garage has a working utility sink.

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Above: Milled straight V-groove construction makes the walls strong enough to take the impact of tools and equipment as well as providing the capacity to mount hooks and shelves easily.

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Above: The owner wanted to design out any "cobwebby" spaces; hence the closed rail around the set of step stairs which comes up into the attic space of the gabled roof-barn.

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Above: The cluster of barns are linked visually through common architectural forms.

Color Connection: Herne Hill in London

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On display in this Victorian house in Herne Hill in London: clashing (but complementary) color schemes.

We like the way pea green is juxtaposed with aubergine walls in the living room and a dusty purple headboard sits against gray-green walls in the bedroom. Photos via Light Locations.

Above: The living room features an unexpected mix of pea green and deep purple.

Above: A rich and moody ambiance stems from the deep aubergine walls.

Above: Patterned throughout the house are subtle dashes of green in otherwise white rooms.

Above: An orange pendant adds a dash of color to the kitchen.

Above: The kitchen features a collection of white crockery.

Above: A kitchen sink close-up.

Above: A room painted entirely in white serves as a backdrop for a colorful oil painting.

Above: A bath tiled in green Moroccan tiles.

N.B. This post is an update; the original story ran on March 8, 2010.


Design Sleuth: Ben Wolff Black Clay Pots

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Spotted (and admired) in today's House Call: Herne Hill in London on Remodelista: succulents growing in a black planting pot. For a similar look, consider high-fire black stoneware garden containers from Connecticut potter Ben Wolff (son of well-known potter Guy Wolff), who creates simple, based pieces based on historical forms and styles.

Above: A few spindly succulents are potted together in a

Waramaug Pot

Above: Waramaug Pot (L) starts at $10 for a 3.75-inch pot and the Woodville Garden Pot (R) starts at $10 for the 3.5-inch pot; both from Ben Wolff Pottery.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on March 8, 2010.

5 Favorites: Wall-Mounted Space-Saving Furniture

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Wall-mounted furniture: a saving grace for small-space living. Here are five of our current favorites, from outdoor bars to desks to dining tables.

Above: From Mash Studios, the LAX Series Wall Mounted Dining Table is made in California of English walnut with a natural oil finish; $420 at Yliving.

Above two photos: Here's an innovative space-saving design for outdoor entertaining: The Loll Wallbanger. Designed with Urbancase, the Loll Wallbanger is intended for outdoor cocktail parties. Made of 100-percent recycled high-density polyethylene in a choice of eight colors; $399 at Horne.

Above: A longtime favorite, the LAX Series Wall Mounted Desk from Mash Studios is made in California of English walnut with a natural oil finish. The sliding cabinet doors are made from folded white powder-coated aluminum that slides freely on a grooved track. The corresponding LAX Wall Mounted Shelf can be hung high for over-desk storage or low to act as a buffet or credenza; $720 and $730 respectively at Design Public.

Above: The Ledge is a clever space-saving cord-management system, drawer, and pullout shelf/work surface from Seattle-based Urbancase. Available in red lacquer or walnut; $1,300 and $1,500 respectively at the A+R Store.

Above: The Clever Wall Hanger, designed by Markus Boge and Patrick Frey, is a wall-mounted drawer that works equally well as a night table in bedroom, a phone table in the hall, or a storage table in the office. The steel mount is fixed to the wall, and the drawer slides onto it. The birch plywood drawer can be ordered in white, red, black, or natural. Available in small and large; €95 and €105 at Manufactum.

Above: New from UK-based design duo Raw Edges (creators of the Stack for Established and Sons) comes the Deskbox, designed for Dutch furniture brand Arco. A hit at the recent Salone Mobile in Milan, the Deskbox can be fixed to a wall and acts as a shelf and container (with a clever single pencil holder) when closed. Unfold the top and you have an instant writing desk or laptop station.

Summer Screened Porch Roundup

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Forget air conditioning: the most effective way to combat summer heat (and facilitate summer cocktail parties) is the screened porch. Here's a roundup of some favorites.

Above: A midcentury modern porch from the portfolio of photographer Roger Davies.

Above: A screened porch in Napa, by San Francisco designer Ken Fulk; via House Beautiful.

Above: A porch in New England by Estes/Twombly Architects.

Above: A screened in porch photographed by Michael Graydon.

Above: A screened porch in Texas by Poteet Architects.

Above: Texas architect Max Levy's House at Wind Point; photo by Charles Davis Smith.

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Above: A porch at the Cloud 9 ranch in Texas by Lake Flato Architects.

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Above: A sleeping porch in the Sullivan County, New York, cabin of Scott Newkirk (to create a similar look, consult Steal This Look: Summer Sleeping Porch).

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Above: Two views of a modern screened porch by architect David Salmela in Wisconsin; via Dwell.

Above: Iconic Bauhaus architect Walter Gropius' own house in Lincoln, Massachusetts, incorporated New England details, including a screened porch.

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Above two photos: A screened porch in New York by Platt Dana Architects.

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Above: Photographer William Abranowicz's screened porch in Westchester County, via Martha Stewart.

Above: A two-story screened porch at the Claverack Homesteads, designed by Dennis Wedlick.

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Above: A screened-in space in a Maine coastal house by Sheila Narusawa Architects.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on August 11, 2011.

Summery Linens from Santiago

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Santiago, Chile-based textile designer Karen Barbé works as a freelance artist and sells her own whimsical textiles online. Her handmade collection is inspired by traditional crafts and everyday objects; here is a glimpse of some of her latest work:

Above: Embroidered Tea Towel #2 is made from hemp and organic cotton; $28.

Above: A corner of Barbe's studio.

Above: Potholders (set of two) are $22.

Above: Barbe holds workshops for local artists interested in learning the art of embroidery.

Above: Barbe with one of her Zigzag Bags; $32.

Above: Woven Cushion Col. 3 is made from wool and angora; $70. Several other colors are available.

A Verdant Bakery in Vienna

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Not your typical Viennese pastry shop: the Bakery at the Hotel Daniel in Vienna is a greenery-filled oasis in the center of the city.

Designed by Atelier Heiss Architects, the interior features a mix of vintage furniture, upholstered seating from modern craft artist Donna Wilson, iconic 1938 BKF chairs by Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy, and custom-made furniture pieces (including coffee tables made from wooden pallets). It all adds up to a bohemian vibe, complete with Viennese pastries. Go to Hotel Daniel for more information.

Photography via Yatzer.

Above: A white tiled counter curves around the open lobby area.

Above: Vintage wood is used throughout the project.

Above: Chairs upholstered in Donna Wilson fabric mingle with leather butterfly chairs and a coffee table made from palettes.

Above: Distressed tables and chairs add a note of informality.

Above: A collection of succulents occupy a bookshelf.

Above: Ferns planted in a vintage case.

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