Palo Alto Eichler Remodel in California by Klopf Architecture

Article source: Klopf Architecture 

Klopf Architecture completely remodeled this once dark Eichler house in Palo Alto creating a more open, bright and functional family home. The reconfigured great room with new full height windows and sliding glass doors blends the indoors with the newly landscaped patio and seating areas outside. The former galley kitchen was relocated and was opened up to have clear sight lines through the great room and out to the patios and yard, including a large island and a beautiful walnut bar countertop with seating. An integrated small front addition was added allowing for a more spacious master bath and hall bath layouts. With the removal of the old brick fireplace, larger sliding glass doors and multiple skylights now flood the home with natural light.

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

• Architects: Klopf Architecture
• Project: Palo Alto Eichler Remodel
• Location: Palo Alto, California, USA
• Photography: 2018 Mariko Reed
• Software used: ArchiCAD
• Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, Klara Kevane, and Ethan Taylor
• Contractor: Coast to Coast Construction
• Landscape Contractor: Discelli
• Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineer

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

The goals were to work within the Eichler style while creating a more open, indoor-outdoor flow and functional spaces, as well as a more efficient building envelope including a well insulated roof, providing solutions that many Eichler homeowners appreciate. The original entryway lacked unique details; the clients desired a more gracious front approach. The historic Eichler color palette was used to create a modern updated front facade.

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Durable grey porcelain floor tiles unify the entire home, creating a continuous flow. They, along with white walls, provide a backdrop for the unique elements and materials to stand on their own, such as the brightly colored mosaic tiles, the walnut bar and furniture, and stained ceiling boards. A secondary living space was extended out to the patio with the addition of a bench and additional seating.

This Single family Eichler 4 bedroom 2 bath remodel is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley.

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Image Courtesy © 2018 Mariko Reed

Tags: California, USA

Categories: ArchiCAD, House, Interiors, Residential

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