Set in the vineyards of the South Livermore Valley, this house appears to be a weathered wooden barn from the road, but upon approach transforms into a modern, metal-clad shed open to the valley and vineyard views.
The house was designed to meet two equally important requirements: First, to build an energy-efficient, ecologically sound house; and second to create a home that would be completely accessible and usable by all family members, including active teenage kids, the lady-of-the-house who uses an electric wheelchair, and her elderly mother who may move into the secondary unit. Careful integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, special cabinetry and plumbing design, and electronic automation of key components make this house both beautiful and universally accessible.
Livermore, CA - Maher Residence
AIA "Exceptional Residential" Merit Award - 2010
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