Berkeley and the Bay in the Background

This photo was also used for the cover of the Publication, Easy Living -the Architecture of Mark Mack/Wasmut 1984

Concrete retaining walls set the tone for the material choices

An old recycled bridge from a mining town in the Sierras was used by the original owner who was a mining prospector and astronomer

Between the old retaining wall and the and the existing structure the new addition forms a calm atrium.

The concrete wall winds its way through the house

This model depicts all existing and new concrete elements of the design

The board formed concrete wall is dividing the public from the more personal spaces

The kitchen island is the geometrical center of the new addition as the concrete winds its way through the house.

The older concrete wall is continued to form the new additions

The existing retaining wall forms a backdrop for the new mosaic tiled bathroom elements

The kitchen cabinets follow the concrete wall and introduce color and new shapes to the composition of the space.

The airbrushed rendering shows the site and oblique elevations

The site plan shows how the addition and the existing house optimizes the terrain of the hill

Main floor and upper level guest rooms, basement plan below

The bath room elements, such as shower, tub and vanity are articulated as distinct objects with a geometric cohesion.

Entry and Garage with guest suite above

Original structure in the center with additions on both sides