West End Renovation
Akb Architects
The free-standing wet bar appears as a solid block of stone. While its central placement provides a surface area for serving hors d'oeuvres, it is also conceived as an architectural focal point between the cocktail lounge and dining room.
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Shai Gil
West End Renovation
Akb Architects
The softness of white interior walls is used to create subtle gradations of light while also defining openings, surfaces, volumes, and spatial orientation.
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Shai Gil
West End Renovation
Akb Architects
The axis of each threshold is aligned to create a classic enfilade of rooms with a clear sightline from the front of the house to the back.
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Shai Gil
West End Renovation
Akb Architects
Black design elements punctuate and unify an overall palette of lightness. White-washed natural oak is used on the floors, along with many of the handcrafted furnishings.
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Shai Gil
West End Renovation
Akb Architects
Claesson Koivisto Rune's playful Extra Large Pendant hangs above a custom white oak table designed by Akb to be compositionally proportional to the dining area.
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Shai Gil
West End Renovation
Akb Architects
The custom-designed wood dining table by Akb seats up to ten and is perfectly proportioned to the dimensions of the room.
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Shai Gil
West End Renovation
Akb Architects
A sectional sofa in the sunken family room faces onto a linear fireplace with a sliding panel above to hide a flat-screen TV.
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Shai Gil
West End Renovation
Akb Architects
Matte black finishes surrounding the cooking range express a singular recessed volume in an otherwise all-white kitchen. Counter stools by e15.
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Shai Gil
West End Renovation
Akb Architects
Matte black finishes surrounding the cooking range express a singular recessed volume in an otherwise all-white kitchen. Counter stools by e15.
Photo credit:
Shai Gil
West End Renovation
Akb Architects
Backyard privacy affords the luxury of full-height windows remaining uncovered at night and revealing the alignment of rooms, from the kitchen and family room to the living area at the front of the house.
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Shai Gil
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Phil Bernard
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