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SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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Kojima House: The existing 1950s home was renovated and expanded to include two volumes which contain delineate shared areas and private spaces.

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Nils Timm

SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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Kojima House: The mature landscape offers privacy, while connecting architecture to nature.

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Nils Timm

SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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Kojima House: The interior design by Momo Wong Design features an understated palette which complements the architecture.

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Nils Timm

SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
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Kojima House: In the living room, the serene atmosphere is enhanced by contemporary furnishings in neutral tones.

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Nils Timm

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
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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
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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
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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
SWATT + PARTNERS

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
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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

SWATT + PARTNERS' Eloquently Modern Architecture Lives Well in Singular Settings
SWATT + PARTNERS

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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