REAL HOME 101

TYPE OF HOME: 1963 three-level wood-framed home

ARCHITECT: Joseph Esherick

BACKGROUND: Nestled in the Montclair Hills above Oakland, the home offers sweeping views of the East Bay. The design was cited in Charles Jencks’ 1972 book Adhocism: The Case for Improvisation. The kitchen renovation garnered Andrew Lee Architecture an AIA East Bay 2014 Design Award Citation Award. COLOR SCHEME: Warm and cool wood tones with sienna accents INNOVATIVE IDEA: Custom cabinetry with shutters that can open up or close off the kitchen at the homeowners’ discretion