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From the Flames
After a fire and resulting water damage nearly destroyed
this 1928 Mediterranean villa-style home, architects David
Heide and Mark Nelson worked to bring it back to life.
The renovation provided an opportunity to change the
layout of the outdated kitchen, which was small and
closed off. The architects combined the space with the
neighboring family room, which was housed in a former
attached garage, raising the floor so that the new space is
all on one level. They also flipped the location of the
kitchen and living space, improving the kitchen's air
circulation and connection to the backyard. The new
kitchen and living areas feature design continuity, driven
by the character of the original home, from the mahogany
and iron finishes to the beams and decorative tile. —A.H.
Splash of Blue
Designer Negar Reihani faced a significant
challenge in this awkwardly shaped condo kitchen:
None of the plumbing or electrical could be
relocated. Working within the existing footprint,
Reihani closed off an entrance to the master
bedroom to make room for a wall oven, additional
cabinetry, and an extended island. White cabinets,
black countertops, and gray wood flooring provide a
neutral backdrop for the space's ample windows,
which look out over mountains and the ocean. A wall
of swirling blue wallpaper, behind glass, echoes
those views of nature. —A.H.
SECOND PLACE / MEDIUM KITCHEN
THIRD PLACE / MEDIUM KITCHEN
Negar Reihani
Space Harmony,
Vancouver, British Columbia
Photography: Colin Perry of
Avenue 23 Media
David Heide, AIA, and Mark Nelson, AIA
David Heide Design Studio, Minneapolis, MN
Photography: Susan Gilmore, Susan Gilmore Photography