This Eichler Home Expansion Stays True to the Mid-Century Structure
Laura McQuarrie — October 18, 2014 — Art & Design
References: klopfarchitecture & design-milk
This mid-century Eichler home recently got an update, courtesy of Klopf Architecture. The owners of this cozy home in Palo Alto found themselves in need of more room to spread out and while tacking on some extra square footage is easy, the challenge involved staying true to the original look and feel of the home.
The new space accommodates a bathroom, a bedroom and an atrium clad in a warm wood paneling. Keeping true to the mid-century style of the exterior, the interior of the house carries through the same finishes and materials, making it seem as though the addition was always a part of the original structure. In addition to more space, the expanded portion of the house also introduced more light into the foyer, which make the home much more welcoming.
The new space accommodates a bathroom, a bedroom and an atrium clad in a warm wood paneling. Keeping true to the mid-century style of the exterior, the interior of the house carries through the same finishes and materials, making it seem as though the addition was always a part of the original structure. In addition to more space, the expanded portion of the house also introduced more light into the foyer, which make the home much more welcoming.
Trend Themes
1. Mid-century Home Renovations - There is an emerging trend where homeowners and architects are renovating mid-century homes while retaining the original look and feel.
2. Seamless Additions - As people look to add more space to their homes, architects are finding ways to create additions that flow seamlessly with the original structure.
3. Modernizing Mid-century Homes - Designers are incorporating modern touches into mid-century homes to update them for contemporary living while still preserving their character.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects and designers are creating new opportunities to innovate by designing unique solutions that enhance and modernize the mid-century look and feel of homes.
2. Construction - Builders and contractors have the opportunity to work on mid-century home renovations and additions, incorporating new materials and methods while preserving the original design aesthetics.
3. Real Estate - There is an opportunity for real estate agents to specialize in selling mid-century homes and educating homebuyers on the benefits of preserving and modernizing these structures.
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