1950s ellis jacobs’ home transformed into mid-century modern

pushing the original intent, the renovation greatly opens the interior, creating a feeling of uniformity from space to space.

John Klopf edited by nick brink July 19, 2015 2 min

1950s ellis jacobs’ home transformed into mid-century modern
all images © mariko reed, courtesy of klopf architecture

klopf architecture, outer space landscape architects, and flegels construction came together to update a classic, 1950s home, originally designed by the late ellis jacobs. pushing the original intent, the remodel greatly opens the interior, creating a feeling of uniformity from space to space. other improvements include integration of highly efficient energy systems, capitalization of the wonderful redwood city, CA location, a large outdoor patio area, and a general leveling-up of the home in its entirety. deemed the ‘mid-century modern’, the single family residence is 2,000ft² (not including garage) with three bedrooms, two full baths, and located smack dab in heart of silicon valley.

mid-century modern klopf architecture outer space flegels construction designboom
living room

1950s ellis jacobs' home transformed into mid-century modern - 1
kitchen with island bar

klopfarchitecturedesignboom02
open design

1950s ellis jacobs' home transformed into mid-century modern - 2
view of back yard from kitchen

mid-century modern klopf architecture outer space flegels construction designboom
back yard with large outdoor patio

klopfarchitecturedesignboom01
large slabs create an abstract walkway for homeowners

1950s ellis jacobs' home transformed into mid-century modern - 3
fireplace with master bedroom on left

1950s ellis jacobs' home transformed into mid-century modern - 4
transparent kitchen at night

mid-century modern klopf architecture outer space flegels construction designboom
front entrance

project info:

architect: klopf architecture
project team: john klopf, angela todorova
location: redwood city, CA, USA
completed: 2014
landscape architect: outer space
landscape contractor: roco’s gardening, arroyo vista landscaping
contractor: flegels construction
photography: © 2015 mariko reed

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.