A smart family home on so many levels
Please don't call it split-level. It's a split plane house. Architect Jesse Bornstein modifies a classic idea for a modern age, crafting a home that feels spacious and open yet intimate -- a private refuge graced with functional beauty.
Image 5 of 16
|
Bornstein house( Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times )
All the case work in the house, including the kitchen cabinets, was constructed of Plyboo bamboo plywood. The consistent approach, Bornstein says, helps the space to feel like a unified design. Visible in the upper left corner: a part of the pass-through delivers light and air to a sitting room on the level above.
More... • Inside the Bornstein home Also in Home & Garden • A friendlier footprint: Green on 19 • New looks in wicker, rattan and other woven furniture • Guerrilla gardeners take root in Southern California • How to make seed bombs • Eye Candy: Home & Garden Photo Galleries |
Comments are filtered for language and registration is required. The Times makes no guarantee of comments' factual accuracy. Readers may report inappropriate comments by clicking the Report Abuse link next to a comment. Here are the full legal terms you agree to by using this comment form.
Connect
