Palo Alto Butterfly Eichler by Klopf Architecture

Palo Alto Butterfly Eichler

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A young family of four outgrew their Eichler and requested a multi-functional space that could serve as an open family room during the day and be quickly closed off at night for guest stays via a pair of pocket doors. As a result of the addition, the front facade appears more grounded and now features a striking butterfly roof design suspended over clerestory windows that introduce natural light into the new bathroom and living room addition. Extending the living room forward added more space to the now open and airy great room where tall kitchen cabinets previously blocked the views and darkened the living spaces on either side. Replacing a heavy brick fireplace, new folding glass doors open the dining area to the patio and allow more natural light inside. The house now feels much larger and airier, and with all that open space, the family still has some privacy in their new family room.

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“In January 2020 we moved out to renovate our Eichler home. We had raised our family there and it was a hodgepodge of various styles, we needed to redo everything from moving walls, electrical, heating, new kitchen layout, accessible master bath, etc. The Klopf architect group met with us, heard our needs and came up with a beautiful plan that brought our modern home back to life with functionality. We met weekly at the house with the contractor and the architect. The house was mostly gutted and we had lots of decisions to make as things progressed. At every point we had the info we needed to make good decisions about everything that went into the house. We love how our home turned out and it has far exceeded our expectations. The Klopf group are all lovely people and are good to work with!”

Sherri Carrigan