In order to preserve the look of the original design, the house was stripped down to its post and beam structure and reassembled. Essentially every wall, surface, door and window was rebuilt or retouched.
Photo by J.D. Peterson. Architect Buttrick Projects Architecture+DesignFor Jerome Buttrick of Oakland based Buttrick Projects, the aim of this renovation was simply to update an already well-designed midcentury home. Situated on a steeply sloping lot, the home boasts views of the Bay from the comfort of a sheer buttressed living room, a move inspired by the one from the original plan. Keeping much of the original layout, the extensive remodel involved replacing almost every wall to introduce modern insulation, appliances and materials. Not only has the remodel made room for the kids, it also incorporated subtly sustainable features such as sun shading eaves and operable windows. As Jerome explains, “The original project was a future forward-looking stage for domestic life that remains relevant today.”