On the outside, the two-story home presents as a modest wood box that honor its surroundings and pays homage to the mid-century house that previously occupied the site. A concrete form containing a garage and narrow workshop bar front the streetside of the home, providing privacy and framing the arrival corridor. Beyond an Ice Blue front door—colored to match the client’s Mini Cooper—the compressed entry sequence opens onto a grand double-height volume framing expansive views to the water.

The interior design approach through Pattern House responds to the client’s lifestyle and desire for an industrial yet colorful aesthetic. Natural materials—including Kebony exterior siding, leather stair treads, recycled oak floors in the upper level and a stone slab primary bath—add texture and warmth, balancing dark wood and steel elements. Pops of color, including signature red pendant lights in the kitchen, bring a touch of levity to the largely black and white walls and casework. Built-in casework anchoes the living room, displaying brightly colored, historic wood molds with the care of precious artwork to honor the family’s manufacturing business; below, a custom Jackbox cabinet integrates speakers and houses a full stereo system.