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Carter Acres Residence
Overlooking a prominent regional park, the Carter Acres Residence
commands an overwhelming view of the surrounding parkland and
wildlife. It was also designed to capture the distant views of Mount
Diablo. Each of the main rooms faces a mountain view, making
one feel transformed by the environment as the weather changes
throughout the day. Throughout both the interior and exterior, the
palette is defined by organic natural materials.

Point Reyes Residence
Located within walking distance of the town centre of bucolic Point
Reyes Station, this property features a 1930s cottage, a barn dating
back to the turn of the 20th century, and minimal landscaping. In
adherence to local design guidelines, Carlson blended the house’s
exterior aesthetic with its natural surroundings, thus realising the
homeowners’ vision of an open-plan, modern interior through the
reconfiguring and repurposing of spaces. While the owners desired a
modern home, they wanted the house to fit into the neighbourhood
of small, brown-shingled cottages and clapboard homes. They also
wanted to work with the existing house foundation and framing to
appeal to their environmental concerns to not tear down the property.
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