Landscape architect Robert Brockman uses his virtual makeover to transform this contemporary ranch house into a Mediterranean-style villa.
He starts by exposing the rafters over the front porch, bringing light and air to this dark entry, along with a touch of Spanish rusticity. He continues in this vein by adding a stucco-faced arcade along the front of the porch and replacing the front windows and doors with rustic wooden versions that repeat the arch motif.
Next, Brockman adds a second story to the house, which sets it back slightly. Arched windows are continued across the second-story facade. He then stuccoes the entire facade, and resurfaces the roof in terra-cotta ceramic tiles.
The garage door is replaced with one in a distressed natural wood, to match the front door. Finally, two arched gateways are added to either side of the facade, repeating a theme that began with the front porch.
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Guests Robert Brockman
Landscape Architect, Alfresco Designs
467 Magnolia Ave., #B
Larkspur, CA 94939-2034
Phone: 415-924-6916
Fax: 415-924-6377
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