1950s ellis jacobs' home transformed into mid-century modern
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.
living room
kitchen with island bar
open design
view of back yard from kitchen
back yard with large outdoor patio
large slabs create an abstract walkway for homeowners
fireplace with master bedroom on left
transparent kitchen at night
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
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edited by: nick brink | designboom
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