HAUTE AND COLD
In the entry (page 70), circles set within squares forecast the architectural interest and visual balance found throughout the home’s main level. Both play out in the large, open living space, where a cool kitchen and warm faimly room (page 74) blend together. Flooring seperates the two areas and folows the line ot the curvy bulkhead on the ceiling.
72 IM HOME
SPRING 2007
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PRELIMINARY DESIGN
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT
THE PROCESS OF DESIGN...
CUSTOMIZE YOUR LIFE
Harwood + Tabberson offers a full range of design services including custom interiors. The Chiu residence utilizes stainless steel appliance columns accented with brilliant blue laminate cabinets. The mix of high-tech finishes gives this kitchen its contemporary flair.
COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES The circle inside a square motif is carried through every aspect of the design of the Chiu residence. The front gardens introduce the theme in plan. It is continued in the design of the front door and entry area, and then is picked up throughout the house in details like the main stair railing or in the flooring in the kitchen. This kind of comprehensive design gives the home a cohesive feeling throughout. The entire home is an expression of the family’s taste for modern, geometric aesthetics.
SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN
THE PROCESS OF DESIGN...
CREATING OUTDOOR SPACES WHICH EXPRESS YOUR STYLE AND ALLOW YOU TO ENTERTAIN, PLAY, AND RELAX IN THE SUN
CONTEMPORARY COOL
This breakfast bar gives the Chiu family the ability to converse with one another and guests while cooking. Built-in features like the floating column shelf system give them the storage they need while preserving the sleek modern style they love.