JESTER ESTATES CONTEMPORARY

In a home filled with precision details, cantilevered structures, and select natural materials, the central stair is the preeminent feature. Immediately visible from the front door, it’s the first thing guests see when entering the house. Conceived as floating slabs of wood supported only by a single steel support, this key architectural and circulation element required a great deal of coordination between several trades: designer, structural engineer, project manager, steel fabricator, and floor installer.

The small, outdated kitchen was gutted and redesigned to be more modern, efficient, and open to its surrounding areas— including a game room to one side and a stunning view outside. The basic layout of the kitchen was reorganized around a new central island, whose angular shape was determined by the new circulation patterns. Existing cabinetry was replaced by all new mahogany millwork with black granite tops separated from the cabinet bases by a thin strip of white marble. A horizontal bank of stainless steel cabinetry spans the length of the wall above the cooktop. Striking mesquite floors run throughout the first floor areas and into the kitchen. The final result greatly simplifies and visually expands the home’s layout. The new kitchen works as planned: acting as a central space within the larger area of the first floor and providing for the entertainment requirements of this active family.

The guest bath/powder room was transformed into a space that addressed the client’s interest in both natural materials and precise, minimal detailing. Maintaining the basic plumbing layout saved money and allowed for custom details and materials— including a frameless glass shower, slate tile flooring and walls, stepped vanity mirror, and a notable feature: a wall-hung cantilevered custom concrete sink.

The master bath was completely gutted and replaced with a natural palette of travertine, mosaic slate, and mahogany paneling. The tub and shower were combined into a single “wet area” behind a frameless glass panel. A large horizontal window above the vanity maximizes previously obscured views. Above the sinks, individual mirrors are supported on cables, allowing for a view to the landscape beyond.  Clean, contemporary detailing, natural materials, and greater openness characterize the new master bath, which occupies exactly the same space as its predecessor.

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