Terry & Terry Architecture recently completed this inspiring private family home in Palo Alto, United States. Designed for a young Deaf family, the aim was to create ample transparency throughout the home, where vision and touch are a primary means of spatial awareness and orientation. Discover more after the jump.
From the architects: The dwelling is designed for a young Deaf family, who desired an expanded open plan that incorporates Deaf-Space, creating ample transparency throughout the home, where vision and touch are a primary means of spatial awareness and orientation.
The project consists of transforming a 1950’s existing Joseph Eichler home. Using a similar material palette, the design utilizes the primary floor plan and transforms the existing space by folding out the horizontal and vertical planes of the first story to form the second story. The new roof form creates a large central area and houses a second-floor bedroom wing. Elevating and shifting parts of the structure are used to support the second story and stairways.
The main living space is situated on the ground floor and offers expansive living spaces that extend into the landscape. Two existing bedrooms and office areas are reconfigured to become more transparent to the gardens. The second floor accommodates an extended family with two bedrooms, bathrooms, and sleeping porches.
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Photovoltaic panels, solar water heating, and rain catchment systems are used to offset energy and water loads. Large overhangs provide sufficient shade during the warm months.
Technical sheet
Project name: Edgewood House
Architect: Terry & Terry Architecture – terryandterryarchitecture.com
Location: Palo Alto, California
Plot: 7,350 square feet (683 m2)
Project Area: 2,944 square feet (273 m2)
Year: 2020
Design Team: Alex Terry, Ivan Terry, Mike Start,
Structural Design: Don David Double D Engineering
Construction: Maor Greenberg, Greenberg Construction
