Berkeley, California | 2015
This classic big Berkeley house was built in the 1900s, and the original kitchen was quite antiquated and small. The homeowners wanted to connect the back yard and the kitchen and modernize everything. We added a bump out to create a sit-in breakfast nook in the kitchen, nestled by huge windows that opened out to a nice deck. We also converted a closet/pantry area to add a compact full bath, giving the three-bedroom house a proper guest bath on the main floor.
Architect: Gary Earl Parsons
“These photos depict Phase 1 of a two-part project. In the most recent phase, completed in 2020, we added a four-story elevator, a lower level unit and handicap-accessible master bath; all of which were designed to accommodate the homeowner’s accelerated Multiple Sclerosis condition.
The proudest part of this job for me was retaining these clients through multiple stages of work over five years. I also love the way everything looked in the end. This project really changed the homeowners’ relationship to their house—now they spend most of their time in their beautiful kitchen.”
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