Edge Wood House By Terry and Terry Architecture

ByJon Dykstra Houses

The entirety of the Edge Wood House outward appearance from an external vantage point

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Photography: Bruce Damonte
Architect: Terry & Terry Architecture

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Awards:

2022 AIA East Bay Design Awards
2022 The American Architecture Awards
2022 Architizer A+ Awards
2021 IDA Design Awards
2021 Spark Design Awards
2021 Andersen Design Awards By Dwell

The photo displays a section of the front facade that encompasses the entry point in the premises, as well as a small lawn and garden area.
The photo displays a section of the front facade that encompasses the entry point in the premises, as well as a small lawn and garden area.
The exterior shot showcases a small rectangular garden area, with a partial view of the adjacent pool vicinity.
The exterior shot showcases a small rectangular garden area, with a partial view of the adjacent pool vicinity.
A picture showcasing the spacious outdoor area of the kitchen and offering a glimpse of the house interior through an expansive wall of glass panels.
A picture showcasing the spacious outdoor area of the kitchen and offering a glimpse of the house interior through an expansive wall of glass panels.
A photograph captured from the pool area provides a perspective of the exterior of the house, showcasing the black basalt stone pavers that elegantly flow throughout the ground floor complimenting the cedar wood ceiling of the new roof.
A photograph captured from the pool area provides a perspective of the exterior of the house, showcasing the black basalt stone pavers that elegantly flow throughout the ground floor complimenting the cedar wood ceiling of the new roof.
This image showcases the house's exterior design with black basalt stone pavers flowing throughout the ground floor and a new cedar wood ceiling. The modern touch of glass panel walls and doors adds a contemporary flair to the overall design.
This image showcases the house’s exterior design with black basalt stone pavers flowing throughout the ground floor and a new cedar wood ceiling. The modern touch of glass panel walls and doors adds a contemporary flair to the overall design.
This picture provides a glimpse of the ground floor's kitchen and main living space, which boasts expansive living areas that seamlessly blend with the surrounding landscape.
This picture provides a glimpse of the ground floor’s kitchen and main living space, which boasts expansive living areas that seamlessly blend with the surrounding landscape.
A shot that highlights the architectural beauty of the house's staircase from an interior perspective.
A shot that highlights the architectural beauty of the house’s staircase from an interior perspective.
An image that highlights the seamless connection between the kitchen and main living area, creating an expansive living space.
An image that highlights the seamless connection between the kitchen and main living area, creating an expansive living space.
A shot that reveals the beautifully designed kitchen and main living area from an alternative perspective, showcasing the significance of the concrete slabs that support the roofs and upper floors.
A shot that reveals the beautifully designed kitchen and main living area from an alternative perspective, showcasing the significance of the concrete slabs that support the roofs and upper floors.
This picture provides a glimpse of the ground floor's intricate design, featuring a series of horizontal and vertical planes that fold out to create a compelling visual impact.
This picture provides a glimpse of the ground floor’s intricate design, featuring a series of horizontal and vertical planes that fold out to create a compelling visual impact.
An image showcasing the expansive interior of the main living space from a distance, as viewed from the cantilevered main stair landing area.
An image showcasing the expansive interior of the main living space from a distance, as viewed from the cantilevered main stair landing area.
A photograph captures a partial view of the bedroom's design and its striking glass wall panels that offer a greater sense of transparency and connection to the outdoor environment.
A photograph captures a partial view of the bedroom’s design and its striking glass wall panels that offer a greater sense of transparency and connection to the outdoor environment.
A computer generated 3D model of the Edge Wood House, providing a virtual tour of the property and showcasing its architectural details and layout.
A computer generated 3D model of the Edge Wood House, providing a virtual tour of the property and showcasing its architectural details and layout.

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A computer generated 3D sketch of the Edge Wood House.
A computer generated 3D sketch of the Edge Wood House.
The first floor level plan of the Edge Wood House.
The first floor level plan of the Edge Wood House.
The second floor level plan of the Edge Wood House.
The second floor level plan of the Edge Wood House.

The design consists of transforming a 1950’s Joseph Eichler home. Using a complimenting modern material palette, the design utilizes the primary floor plan, transforming the existing space and forming the new second floor by folding out a series of horizontal and vertical planes of the ground floor. The new roof form creates a large central area and links the bedroom wing with living area. Poured-in-place concrete masses are used to support the roofs, upper floor and cantilevered main stair landing.

The dwelling is designed for a young deaf family, who desired an expanded open plan that incorporates Deaf-Space, creating ample transparency throughout the home, where vision and touch are a primary means of spatial awareness and orientation.

The main living space is situated on the ground floor and offers expansive living spaces that extend into the landscape. Fired black basalt stone pavers flows throughout the ground floor complimenting the cedar wood ceiling of the new roof. Two existing bedrooms and home office are reconfigured to allow more transparency to the gardens. The second floor accommodates an extended family with a set of bedrooms, bathrooms, and sleeping porches.

The design of the building incorporates many passive and active sustainable energy elements. The East and West facades are widely open to allow for passive solar heating in the winter and natural light year round, while deep overhangs provide shading in the summer. In-floor hydronic radiant heating provides clean and efficient heat, especially when combined with the high thermal mass of concrete slabs. For renewable energy the project integrates photovoltaic panels, solar water heating and rain catchment systems to offset energy and water loads.

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Jon Dykstra
Jon Dykstra

Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.

His current focus is AI-driven design analysis, using artificial intelligence to study patterns in color, layout, and material choice across thousands of homes. His Personality Type Home Design Guide applies personality frameworks to interior aesthetics, helping readers design spaces that reflect how they actually think and live.

His favorite piece on the site is the 25 Most Popular Designs, is a daily-updated ranking of the top designs over the last 30 days, driven entirely by visitor activity. The feedback is invaluable for understanding what resonates most with readers. LinkedIn

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