After purchasing a modest ranch house on a secluded corner lot in suburban San Mateo, the clients loved its unassuming charm, privacy, and lush, native landscaping. Since the client—Head of Sustainable Design for Google Hardware—understands the design process well, she collaborated closely with Feldman Architecture on a renovation that preserves the best of the existing home
Learn whether it’s cheaper to repair or replace a deck with insights into common repairs, costs, and long-term considerations for maintaining your outdoor space.
A damaged wood deck not only detracts from the aesthetic appeal of a home but can also pose safety hazards if left unrepaired. Over time, decks suffer from the regular wear and tear of outdoor exposure, including fluctuations in temperature, moisture, and the relentless beating of the sun’s rays.
Halfway Hill House is a 950ft² two-storey wood frame house perched upon a steeply sloping site in Port Rexton on the Bonavista Peninsula of Newfoundland, Canada. Compact and energy efficient, this small house was designed to provide large views of Trinity Bay in the North Atlantic Ocean.
