SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
SWATT + PARTNERS
Kojima House: Materials such as wood, concrete, glass and travertine are composed to create an elegantly modern aesthetic.
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Nils Timm
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
SWATT + PARTNERS
Kojima House: The luxuriously fitted primary bedroom overlooks relaxing nature views.
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Nils Timm
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
SWATT + PARTNERS
Kojima House: To reflect the influence of the 20 years that the homeowners spend in Japan and Singapore, Asian touches, such as this master bathroom screen, are deftly incorporated.
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Nils Timm
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
SWATT + PARTNERS
Kojima House: Floor-to-ceiling glass walls invitingly connect interior spaces to the outdoors.
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Nils Timm
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
SWATT + PARTNERS
Kojima House: Like the main structure, the pool and adjacent pool house are surrounded by lawns, gardens and nature.
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Nils Timm
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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Kojima House: The setting is a clearing on a 1.5-acre site in Kentfield, California. Among the site’s surrounding views is the Kent-Woodlands valley to the south, and Marin Hills, a mountain range which includes the highest peak in Marin County, Mount Tamalpais.
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Nils Timm
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
SWATT + PARTNERS
Kojima House: A koi pond adds a welcoming touch to the entry.
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Nils Timm
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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Kojima House: The project team for this 6,500 addition to an existing home was led by Swatt + Partners (architects), and also includes, Kasten Builders, Huettl Landscape Architecture, Provest Structural Engineering, Philip Neumann Energy Design, Momo Wong Design, and Kim Cladas (Lighting Designer).
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Nils Timm
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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Moss Rock: Ground Studio Landscape Architecture’s rigorous design pairs seamlessly with nature and the beautiful simplicity of Swatt + Partners’ architecture to exquisite effect. The rest of the project team includes Jamba Construction and Yu Structural Engineers.
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Jason Liske
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
SWATT + PARTNERS
Moss Rock: Supported by two cast-in-place concrete core elements, the new structure is a crisp wood-framed glass box that hovers just above the flat portion while it soars above the down-sloping topography on the south-west corner of the building.
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Jason Liske
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SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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Moss Rock: Nature is reflected in the pool which is the centerpiece of the garden.
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Jason Liske
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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Moss Rock: Concrete vertical elements punctuate floor-to-ceiling glass walls. The materials palette—consisting of concrete, steel, glass and wood—comes together simply but expressively, creating a “warm modern” aesthetic for which Swatt + Partners is sought after.
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Jason Liske
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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Moss Rock: The structure was designed for net-zero energy consumption and is off-the-grid.
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Jason Liske
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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Moss Rock: This accessory building and studio also functions as a home office. The floor and roof planes are clad in Western Red Cedar horizontal boards.
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Jason Liske
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
SWATT + PARTNERS
Moss Rock: Supported by two cast-in-place concrete core elements, the structure features floor-to-ceiling glass walls from Quantum Window.
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Jason Liske
SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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The Swatt + Partners team in their Emeryville office.
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A New Community-Designed Space Evokes Hopeful Conversation in the Brooklyn Neighborhood of South Baltimore
The Urban Conga
Interwoven serves as a place to connect, reflect, and respond.
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Bonnie Newman
A New Community-Designed Space Evokes Hopeful Conversation in the Brooklyn Neighborhood of South Baltimore
The Urban Conga
The space overlooks the entire city of Baltimore.
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Bonnie Newman
A New Community-Designed Space Evokes Hopeful Conversation in the Brooklyn Neighborhood of South Baltimore
The Urban Conga
A group of local kids take over the space as soon as it was installed.
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Bonnie Newman
A New Community-Designed Space Evokes Hopeful Conversation in the Brooklyn Neighborhood of South Baltimore
The Urban Conga
Two local kids that helped in the design process are playing with the view portals.
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Bonnie Newman
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