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To enhance the sense of space, Gustave Carlson removed partitions and cleaned up the interior
spaces, providing a backdrop for the homeowners' art collection featuring works by female artists.
Photo credit: David Duncan Livingston

The mudroom features custom cabinetry, designed by Gustave
Carlson, with designated storage for each family member. commission by adapting the structure for contemporary living,
Photo credit: David Duncan Livingston
integrating energy efficiency and sustainability, while letting its
original bones shine through.

"An 'Eichler' captures the word optimism in built form," notes
Carlson, who has worked on dozens of private homes on the U.S.
East Coast and in California. "These airy, light-filled, and human
scale structures convey the promise of the post-World War ll era, as
well as Joseph Eichler's philosophy on domestic life, and the ability of
modern design to enhance our quality of life." dw

Project team
• Gustave Carlson Design (Architecture, interior and custom
cabinetry design)
• Atelier Davis (Interior design and decoration)
• Groundcover Landscaping
• Flegel's Construction

www.gustavecarlsondesign.com

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