klopf architecture and jesse ososki art remodel an existing eichler atrium home in burlingame, california. with the goal to preserve the eichler look and feel without the need to strictly adhere to it, the single-family house is transformed into a brighter, more open, and more functional version of its original self.

klopf architecture remodels eichler house in burlingame, california
all photos © mariko reed

 

 

the house is one of the thousands of mid-century modernist homes built by joseph eichler between 1949 and 1966 throughout north and south california. the architects’ work included re-configuring the master bedroom/bath, the kitchen, and the hall bath/laundry area, as well as updating interior finishes throughout to be more sophisticated. many of the original elements are kept in place such as the concrete masonry fireplace and the luan wall paneling which was lightly sanded, cleaned, and re-stained.

klopf architecture remodels eichler house in burlingame, californiathe owners’ design aesthetic leans toward the scandinavian — light and bright, with simple straight lines and pure geometric shapes

klopf architecture remodels eichler house in burlingame, california

klopf architecture remodels eichler house in burlingame, california
kitchen cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and light fixtures are all white, making the kitchen feel more airy and light

klopf architecture remodels eichler house in burlingame, californiaback-painted soda glass in pale blue was used at the kitchen backsplash

klopf architecture remodels eichler house in burlingame, california

the finish flooring is large porcelain tile in a neutral grey tone, providing a uniform backdrop against which other materials can stand out

klopf architecture remodels eichler house in burlingame, californiathe owners chose to keep some of the original eichler elements: the concrete masonry fireplace, the stained tongue-and-groove redwood ceiling decking and the luan wall paneling

klopf architecture remodels eichler house in burlingame, californiasliding shoji panels at all bedroom windows and sliding glass doors installed by a previous owner were also kept in place, while grooves were cut into the new tile flooring for the panels to slide in, creating a more integrated look

klopf architecture remodels eichler house in burlingame, california

 

 

project info:

architecture office: klopf architecture

project team: john klopf, klara kevane and yegvenia torres zavala

contractor: jesse ososki art

structural engineer: emmanuel pun

 

 

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