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shoup residence + office compound
shoup residence + office compound
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
Located adjacent to Linden Park at 999 43rd street in Oakland, the property can be described as transitional on many levels. In the urban sense, the neighborhood remains somewhat edgy but is slowly absorbing some of the calming effects of gentrification. Although momentum has stalled somewhat since the economic downturn, recent re-occupation of two nearby warehouses, one as housing and one as a charter school, has contributed significantly to establishing a more hospitable and engaging character to the neighborhood. Living here remains a dynamic balance between embracing the community and maintaining privacy. Since this was intended as a live/work compound, the building needed to accommodate an office, a residence, as well as retain its workshop. It was a tight fit even for a bachelor—the living and dining room doubled as a meeting space and lounge for bL’s crew. Growth in the business and a diminishing enchantment with the 24hr comingling of my personal and professional lives compelled phase one of expansion. This took the form of a retired freezer shipping container which we transformed into an office located in the back lot. My personal office remained in the main building while other work stations migrated out back. A year later, marriage and imminent parenthood prompted a second, contiguous shipping container conversion. Practically speaking, this allowed adequate and varied space to compactly accommodate both family and business. Architecturally, the second container allowed the formation of layered inner courtyard that provides privacy without hermetically sealing us off from our neighbors. The container conversions are a significant part of extensive green building credentials. These include myriad reclaimed, non-toxic and sustainably sourced materials and a solar thermal system servicing both domestic hot water and hydronic heating. In 2008, Build It Green featured the property on a green home tour. Aside from the container additions, we have stayed within the bounds of the existing building envelope. The process has been and continues to be one of discovery and dialogue; the proverbial Khanian brick in the form of a north Oakland warehouse.
Mercer Island Entry
Mercer Island Entry
Jim Burton ArchitectsJim Burton Architects
photo credit: Art Grice
Photo of a contemporary blue exterior in Seattle with metal siding.
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Photo of a mid-sized traditional two-storey blue exterior in Chicago with wood siding and a gable roof.
New Project 2
New Project 2
Konstructo, Inc.Konstructo, Inc.
Midcentury blue house exterior in San Francisco with a flat roof.
Potomac Reno
Potomac Reno
Rill ArchitectsRill Architects
Angie Seckinger
Photo of a traditional two-storey blue house exterior in DC Metro with a gable roof and a shingle roof.
Provenance Model 38
Provenance Model 38
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Welcome to our newest model home located in Provenance! This gorgeous contemporary home features 3 beds and 2.5 baths.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary two-storey blue house exterior in Indianapolis with vinyl siding, a shingle roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.
Front Porches & Entrances
Front Porches & Entrances
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This mid-century modern makeover features a streamlined front door overhang and period sconces. The river pebble and concrete stepping stones complete the mid-century aesthetic. Nu Interiors, Ale Wood & Design construction and In House Photography.
Lake Haven
Lake Haven
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A beautiful lake house entry with an arched covered porch Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Large beach style three-storey blue house exterior in Grand Rapids with mixed siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shingle siding.
Oakland Hills Modern Ranch
Oakland Hills Modern Ranch
Broadway Design BuildBroadway Design Build
Modern front yard and exterior transformation of this ranch eichler in the Oakland Hills. The house was clad with horizontal cedar siding and painting a deep gray blue color with white trim. The landscape is mostly drought tolerant covered in extra large black slate gravel. Stamped concrete steps lead up to an oversized black front door. A redwood wall with inlay lighting serves to elegantly divide the space and provide lighting for the path.
Rivenbark Residence
Rivenbark Residence
EPG Homes, LLCEPG Homes, LLC
Mid-sized country two-storey blue house exterior in Other with wood siding and a gable roof.
Silver Beach House
Silver Beach House
Welcome Home Design GroupWelcome Home Design Group
Photo of a mid-sized beach style two-storey blue house exterior in Other with concrete fiberboard siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.
Lee Cottage
Lee Cottage
The Coastal Cottage Company | Outer Banks BuildersThe Coastal Cottage Company | Outer Banks Builders
Photo of a large beach style three-storey blue house exterior in Other with mixed siding and a mixed roof.
Modern Mountain
Modern Mountain
b. blanton designb. blanton design
Modern rustic exterior with stone walls at entrance and a large front doors. Views extend from the front to back in the foyer.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country one-storey blue house exterior in Nashville with concrete fiberboard siding, a shed roof and a metal roof.
Rural Renovation
Rural Renovation
David Coulson Design Ltd.David Coulson Design Ltd.
Photo of a midcentury one-storey stucco blue house exterior in Other with a gable roof and a shingle roof.
Maywood Remodel
Maywood Remodel
E. Stein Home By Design, LLCE. Stein Home By Design, LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury one-storey blue house exterior in Portland with wood siding and a shingle roof.
Coastal Fun
Coastal Fun
Rainey Richardson InteriorsRainey Richardson Interiors
After losing their Rockport, Texas vacation home during Hurricane Harvey, this San Antonio couple made the difficult decision to rebuild. To reflect their easy-going nature, the family wanted to focus on relaxation and fun colors. On the ground floor there is a ramp to the amazing outdoor entertainment area with a kitchen, flat-screen TV, oversized island with barstools, glass garage doors and a great view of the canal! A stairwell leads up to second and main floor where sliding glass doors open to a stunning living room with a double-sided fireplace. Wood-look, plank tile floors are a practical element and add to the coastal feel. The spacious, open concept continues into the kitchen, dining area and game room, and the powder bath with the Airstream barndoor adds a fun, “found” flair. The two main bedrooms and private bath rooms, as well as the custom-built bunk room, are found on the third floor. Hidden nightstands on the bottom bunks are a special, functional feature, and a stunning glass tile wet bar with “live edge” shelves displays family mementos.
Coastline
Coastline
Oasis Architecture & DesignOasis Architecture & Design
Large beach style three-storey blue house exterior in San Diego with mixed siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.
Exterior Renovations
Exterior Renovations
Jeffrey Brummer ArchitectsJeffrey Brummer Architects
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional two-storey blue house exterior in Philadelphia with concrete fiberboard siding, a gambrel roof and a mixed roof.
Split level modern
Split level modern
CH ArchitectsCH Architects
Split level modern trellis detail
Photo of a mid-sized transitional split-level blue exterior in Raleigh with concrete fiberboard siding and a gable roof.
Eau Claire South - Otter Creek Parade Home 2018
Eau Claire South - Otter Creek Parade Home 2018
Signature Homes of the Chippewa Valley LLC.Signature Homes of the Chippewa Valley LLC.
Mid-sized transitional split-level blue house exterior in Other with wood siding and a shingle roof.

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