MOUNTAIN HOME
The nature of THE PLACE
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Existing residence requiring a complete interior gut / renovation + Kitchen addition to an existing residence.
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Rural, mountains, forested setting along the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area.
The nature of THE CLIENT & THEIR NEEDS
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A home for a young family who entertains a lot, home-schools, and performs some commercial baking and cooking.
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Island as the center workspace. Guests or others work around the island.
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Wanted a new energy efficient design throughout with net-zero principles utilized.
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The Kitchen is central focus for the family.
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Needed an open Kitchen concept with a huge central island and lots of natural light.
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Work areas for kid’s home-schooling.
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Overall finishes update to create a NW Modern feel both inside and out.
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Special needs child who requires ADA features throughout, including the main floor bathroom.
THE DESIGN RESPONSE
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A new entry drive access and sequence into the property was redirected thru the trees to arrive at the house.
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Widened the entire 1st floor to accommodate the new Kitchen design to allow the island design.
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Updated NW Modern feeling with the finishes throughout – wood, steel, glass.
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New exterior siding, exterior insulation added for a more efficient exterior envelope and triple paned windows throughout.