This ultra-contemporary California project, the creation of the award-winning architectural firm of M•Designs Architects and a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur, is an example of architectural design and engineering at the forefront of smart, sustainable living in the 21st century.
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The home is owned by M•Designs Principal Architects, Malika Junaid, and tech entrepreneur and engineer, Junaid Qurashi, and is situated in a very scenic location overlooking the San Francisco Bay and northern Silicon Valley in the Los Altos Hills, California.
The Great Room with soaring ceilings of this over 9,000 sq. ft. new home is where every aspect of modern living can be experienced. At the center of the Great room is a circular glass-floored dining area cantilevered over a 60-foot long indoor swimming pool. The floor of the indoor pool is made of miniature mosaic tile inspired by Michelangelo's "Hand of God and Adam" in the Sistine Chapel.
The front north-facing facade of the Great Room has a Schweiss hydraulic 23' tall by 36.7' wide glass curtain wall door that allows the entire facade of the house to be opened like an aircraft hangar door. The moving wall is equipped with electric photo eye sensors and a door base safety edge.
"The beauty of this is the sun never hits the door and the view overlooks the bay so you always have shade without the sun in your eyes. It's just magical when the door opens up. We decided on a hydraulic door because we needed nearly a 90 degree opening for an unobstructed view and the wall to simply disappear. When the door is open the majestic oak trees and breathtaking bay area views makes the indoor an outdoor living experience," said Junaid.
Triple glass from Viracon was used on the door, adding about 10,000 pounds to it. It's double pane where one side is laminated and the other side is tempered on the bottom in case the glass would ever break. The door was installed by ABS Builders of Maxwell, Calif. and MB Construction of Hayward, Calif.
Being in the Silicon Valley, this residence is the epitome of the next generation smart home automation and state-of-the-art audio/visual experience. The residence takes sustainable living to the next level. Green elements include highly efficient aluminum floor heating, rainwater harvesting, gray water recycling, Solar PV panels, dehumidification and a fresh air circulation system for optimal health and comfort of the family. Interior circulation is achieved through the use of stainless-steel staircases, glass bridges and a Jetson-style clear vacuum elevator.
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"When we decided to do this feature we looked into different companies, but at the end settled on Schweiss Doors. Brent and the Schweiss team were extremely helpful throughout the process. It was a complex project; a great deal of credit goes to Schweiss engineers and Hohback Lewin Engineers of Palo Alto, Calif. to help us achieve our design vision," noted Junaid.
After two years of construction this home was featured in the Silicon Valley Modern Home Tour and is being submitted for various architectural awards.
M•Designs Architects is an award-winning Los Altos, Calif. based architecture, planning and interior design firm specializing in sustainable, custom residential and commercial projects.
They have more than 90 years of combined management experience in all aspects of designing, documentation and construction support, as well as an extensive background in construction and cost estimating for architectural projects.
M•Designs Architects is located at W El Camino Real #223 in the Village Court Shopping Center in Los Altos, CA. Ph. (650) 565- www.mdesignsarchitects.com
Bill Schmidt Construction, ABS Builders, Inc., a General Contractor from Maxwell, Calif. is categorized as Building Construction - Operative Builders and General Contractor established in , specializing in nonresidential and single-family house construction and Schweiss Door installation. Their office is located at 154 N Pacific Street, Maxwell, CA . (530) 383-.
MB Construction is a licensed contractor since (CA license #). With a highly skilled crew of professionals, MB Construction specializes in home remodels and new custom residential constructions. Their office is located at Macatera Ave., Hayward, CA . . (510) 760-.
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