Eggleston Farkas Architects House for a Cabinetmaker
Description
"I’ve always loved what E|FA came up with for a bit more privacy, setting the home on an elevated base so our outdoor space is up in the trees and air." A narrow lot sloping gently away from the street. An existing gravel drive and small accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at the low end of the site were to remain. A single family house with three bedrooms and two baths. The owner is a cabinetmaker acting as his own general contractor. Maximizing the use of wood products that he could fabricate and install himself was a major project requirement for both aesthetics and budget. The house was conceived as a wood box placed over a concrete base. The box forms a simple container to be filled with the owner’s handiwork. The main floor has only two interior framed walls – for shear and plumbing runs. All other interior partitions and finishes are wood, and the only GWB is on the ceiling. The interior is one big cabinet, all connected by a standard 3mm reveal line. Wall intersections, window openings, doors, base, and crown all work within this system. Rift cut white oak was used throughout, selected for its color, consistency, and unique straight grain. The veneers were laid up locally. Water based finishes were selected to let the beauty of the wood shine through with a natural look. For rough framing, advanced framing practices were used and the roof trusses were formed to integrally include the parapet studs, saving labor time on site.
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Year: 2021
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Description
"I’ve always loved what E|FA came up with for a bit more privacy, setting the home on an elevated base so our outdoor space is up in the trees and air." A narrow lot sloping gently away from the street. An existing gravel drive and small accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at the low end of the site were to remain. A single family house with three bedrooms and two baths. The owner is a cabinetmaker acting as his own general contractor. Maximizing the use of wood products that he could fabricate and install himself was a major project requirement for both aesthetics and budget. The house was conceived as a wood box placed over a concrete base. The box forms a simple container to be filled with the owner’s handiwork. The main floor has only two interior framed walls – for shear and plumbing runs. All other interior partitions and finishes are wood, and the only GWB is on the ceiling. The interior is one big cabinet, all connected by a standard 3mm reveal line. Wall intersections, window openings, doors, base, and crown all work within this system. Rift cut white oak was used throughout, selected for its color, consistency, and unique straight grain. The veneers were laid up locally. Water based finishes were selected to let the beauty of the wood shine through with a natural look. For rough framing, advanced framing practices were used and the roof trusses were formed to integrally include the parapet studs, saving labor time on site.
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Year: 2021
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