One of the main challenges for TCA was separating the different programmatic areas - ktichen, living room, and sleeping loft - in an interesting way while maximizing the sense of space in a relatively small volume. TCA drew on its experience with 'green' materials to integrate FSC-certified wood flooring and kitchen cabinets, recycled mosaic glass tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms, no-VOC paint and energy efficient lighting throughout the space. The owners of this 520 square foot, three-level studio loft had a few requests for Turett's design tea,: use sustainable materials throughout incorporate an eclectic mix of bright colors and textures gut everything.but preserve two decorative tiles from the existing bathroom for nostalgic value. The madrone stair, made from salvaged wood, can be lifted with a block and tackle to make room for a boat in winter. One captures morning light and provides shelter from off shore breezes, and the second does the same for evening light and wind. The oversized doors open perpendicular to the building to create two outdoor “rooms” on either side of the building. The structure presents a hard exterior when closed to deter vandalism and theft, but when open it displays the warmth of marine plywood walls. New life and purpose was breathed into the building, and creative flexible space achieved with movable features crafted in local natural materials.
Without altering the height or building footprint a totally new structure was created from within. In addition to storing boats, the client wanted a building that could serve as the hub of beach activities and accommodate overflow guests. New construction was not possible because of its location within the shoreline setback.
The utilitarian concrete block building was lightless and uninspired. This project is about the re-imagining of an existing boathouse from the 1950’s.
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