This staircase just delights us! A perfect combination of clever design and functionality – a staircase that is also a piece of furniture. May all staircases be as nifty as this one! Check out our Pinterest board for more inspiring staircases.
This beautiful home on the tranquil waters of Port Blakley recently underwent a significant kitchen remodel, reorienting it to maximize views of the harbor and help the space breathe. The appliances, lighting and color scheme were chosen for their subtlety, keeping the focus on the views beyond.
The integration of modifications to massive columns and a river rock fireplace into the new contemporary kitchen was a way to tie the rest of the public spaces into the kitchen remodel. Milled wood and brass plates wrapped on the bases of the columns were just a few of the unique design features added. Stonework modifications on the chimney gives the impression the stones are peeling off and flowing across the floor. These stones were repurposed from a dismantled chimney at another 2atara project on the Island.
This innovative new kitchen was designed with collaboration at its heart. The space was envisioned in a way so that the client, a gifted wood-worker, could contribute his skill. At 2atara we value this kind of collaboration, allowing clients to feel more invested in their projects.
Completed: Nov 2019
Design & Construction: 2atara
How about this for an inspiring downspout? In our rainy Pacific Northwest climate, we too seek to celebrate the beautiful movement of water through sustainable design.
When our clients first approached us with their plans to demo their 2400 sf 1960s rambler and build a new home from scratch, we immediately jumped at the challenge to salvage the home instead. The significant waste and environmental impacts from new construction are something we like to avoid when possible, and we love the challenge of making something old shine once again. Using sketch-up modelling and our design/build expertise we were able to help the client visualize how to successfully approach and execute such a project.
The renovation kicked off with a large stand-alone garage being picked up by a giant crane and relocated onto its new pad. Between the garage and original house an infill wing addition was built with new entry, dining, large chefs kitchen, and mud room. With a significant amount of site infill two courtyards were created and 300 sf of deck and patio added.
The entire house was then remodeled inside and out transforming the dated rambler into a contemporary Scandinavian farmhouse. The 737 sf addition was designed around a giant sliding glass door repurposed from another project. The home was re-designed for solar-gain with massive windows on the south side to bring in ample light.
Completed: June 2020
Design & Construction: 2atara
This might look like a mud pit to the untrained eye. Actually, it is that too, but we get excited about this mud pit here at 2atara. Those pin piles you see are metal tubes that are driven into the ground for sustainability reasons. Causing less disruption of the land, they allow us to lightly rest our concrete pad on the soil. By not having to dig giant holes for foundations, nearby trees and their root systems are protected and they don’t have to be cut down for construction.
We are proud sponsors of Arts & Humanities Bainbridge who support, promote and foster cultural organizations and artists of all disciplines through a variety of vehicles and opportunities. If you have the means, we encourage you to support their efforts with a direct donation or through their “Appreciation Through Art” Auction taking place this week. All proceeds from the auction will be divided between AHB and Bainbridge Youth Services (BYS) whose mission is to promote the social and emotional well being of adolescents and young adults.
More details about the event here: https://www.bainbridgecurrents.com/appreciation-through-art-auction-june-8-12/
We love implementing extraordinary accents in our homes, like this wallpaper by Abnormals Anonymous. It certainly adds a pop of intrigue to any room!
The renovation of a 1960’s rambler kicked off with a large stand-alone garage being picked up by a giant crane and relocated onto its new pad attached to the home. With a significant amount of site infill two courtyards will be created and 75 sf of deck added.
Watch the short video clip here.
2atara is a proud corporate sponsor of the upcoming annual Bainbridge Island Harvest Festival on September 22nd. The fair is a celebration of local farming and community and draws several thousand guests of all ages to historic Johnson Farm each year. Enjoy family friendly activities like cider pressing and carriage rides, and meet the farmers and creators who grow and cook incredible island fare. This year 2atara will be judging the Dahlia contest so be sure to visit the booth for that fun event. Enter by 11:30 at the contest booth. Judging to take place at 1:00. Winners announced at 2:30. See you there!
2atara design + construction is a general contractor on Bainbridge Island in WA State. Designing and building with the future in mind, we strive to work on projects that have design integrity, and a sustainable vision that aligns with world resource preservation.