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Residential Projects

Castle Rock Lane Residence
Custom Home
Walnut Creek , CA

The owners wanted a new 4-bedroom, Craftsman style house that incorporated sustainable building concepts. The resulting design utilizes a variety of green building techniques including resource efficient framing, a highly insulated building shell, energy efficient windows, fiber-cement siding and trim, a radiant heating system, whole house ventilation system (in lieu of air conditioning), and low VOC-emitting interior finishes. The project is schedule for completion in Spring 2008.

Cooper Front
Construction progress: framing nearly complete!

Newell Avenue Residence
Remodel & Addition
Walnut Creek , CA

The owners initially wanted to add a second story but decided to expand their cozy 3 bedroom / 2 bath ranch house by constructing two small one-story additions to the existing floor plan. The increased area (approximately 400 square feet) and reconfigured interior provided enough space for a master bedroom suite, an expanded the kitchen & dining area, a family room with a fireplace, and a laundry area. The resulting 4 bedroom / 3 bath house has new finishes and lighting throughout, new built-in cabinets, new windows including 2 bay windows, and new skylights. The additions were integrated with the existing roof lines and the exterior stucco was replaced with wood shingles to bring a classic traditional home style to the entire house. Project completed in 2006.

Front-before
Front- before

rear-before
Rear- before

kitchen-before
Kitchen- before

Living Room-before
Living Room - before

Interior Design:
callahandesigngroup.com

Photography (right):
davidduncanlivingston.com

Newell front- after
Front with new shingle finish and bay window at living room (right)

Newell rear- after
Rear addition to kitchen & dining area with French doors connecting to the patio

Newell kitchen- after
Remodeled kitchen & dining area with a skylight over the island

living room- after
New cabinets at pass-through between kitchen & dining area, and living room

Santa Clara Avenue Residence
Remodel
Alameda, CA

Ongoing rehabilitation of a circa 1908 Colonial Revival Bungalow. The initial phases of work included seismic strengthening, roof repair window repair, and exterior restoration and painting. The interior work includes updating floor plan, repair and replacement of architectural features, and selection of interior furnishings and finishes.

santa clara before
Front- before

living room-before
Living Room- before

santa clara exterior
Front with restored wood siding and trellis

Interior - Living Room

Living Room with restored wood floors, new finishes and new lighting

Awards:
Alameda Architectural Preservation Society
2006

Dana Street Residence
Remodel & Addition
Larkspur, CA

The original 1950’s post-war tract home was expanded to include a second story with a master bedroom suite, two additional bedrooms and a shared bath. The facade was completely renovated in an style reminiscent of Craftsman architecture. Project completed in 1999.

Dana Street Before

Dana Front
Remodeled exterior with Craftsman influences

Hillcroft Way Residence
Remodel & Addition
Walnut Creek, CA

The project consists of constructing a new two-story house on the footprint of the previous house. The resulting structure will have 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths and spacious living areas. Generous windows take advantage of views overlooking Walnut Creek and Mt. Diablo . Construction is in progress and due to be completed in summer 2004.

BeforeBefore

Progress
Progress

Bernal Heights Residence
Remodel & Addition
San Francisco, CA

The project consists of adding a second story addition to this existing 1000 square foot Mediterranean cottage in Bernal Heights. The addition will include 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, while remodeling of the first story will expand the living room and add a family room. Construction is in progress and expected to be completed in summer 2004.

prentiss before Before

Progress
Progress

Balfour Avenue Residences
Custom Homes
Oakland, CA

The project consists of two speculative homes near Lakeshore Avenue. Each house provides 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths with a living room, formal dining room, and an open family room/kitchen arrangement. The overall character of the two houses blends into the street-scape by evoking the traditional design aesthetic, scale and materials of the surrounding neighborhood. Exterior decks and patios are integrated into the designs to create usable outdoor areas on the steep up-sloping site. Construction is in progress and expected to be completed in summer 2004.

Front Sketch Design Sketch

Glenhill Lane Residence
Custom Home & Winery
Paso Robles, CA

A new 2000 square foot, single-story house on a 10-acre vineyard. The layout incorporates 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms into a cost-efficient design incorporating wonderful views of the surrounding vineyard. The garage includes provisions for a winery planned by the Owners. Project completed fall 2003.

Front Entry

Birchwood Drive Residence
Entry Alteration & Landscape Structures
Moraga, CA

The project consisted of new landscape improvements to enhance the entry and exterior features of an existing Craftsman-influenced home. Custom-designed features included new entry steps and railing, porch finishes and front entry door, landscape paths and gate (pictured), and an exteiror trellis. Project completed fall 2005.

Gate

 

Copyright 2007, Thomas Saxby Architect
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