Kim House complete wit pics

[Craig D Peltier]

Is that a rent controlled apartment?
Nice pad an nice work. I like the CA style. I liked how the cabinets above fridge area had big rails an stiles an just a little panel.I havent seen that before.
Thanks for sharing.

[walter stellwagen]

I love it

My style

Walt

[Mark Singer]

I love it

My style

Walt

Finally! Thanks!

[Jason Boushard]

when can I move in? I love it and would be proud to own it great work.

[Grant Davis]

Modern or not.....BEAUTIFUL workmanship in ALL of it.

[Cliff Rohrabacher]

Quite lovely Mark~!! Nice use of space and light.

[glenn bradley]

Very beautiful. It really does all come together.

[Ed Falis]

I also love the style, and the design and the implementation. Excellent work, Mark.

[John Bush]

Hi Mark,
Fabulous detail!! By "Craftsman" style I assume you mean that structural components, like the block walls, the tinted slab floors, integrated wood surfaces, the SS railings, cabinets, etc., all show (off) the skill/talent of the "craftsmen" and your furnitue(sculptures--artwork--) bring that sense into the living space as well. I really admire your vision and how you translate that to the builders to create it for/with you. I would imagine the "craftsmen" appreciate the opportunity to have their work visible, not covered by drywall, carpeting and curtains. Are you taking applications???

Do you find it difficult to leave these creations behind, even after the check clears, and when will you be starting your design/build classes at the "Mark Singer College of Woodworking Knowledge"?????
Thanks for sharing. John.

[sascha gast]

I HATE THE KIM's

Mark, this is a stunning house..........only to be rivaled by.uhm.....your own.
The style of this house really strikes a nerve with me, I love it so much it hurts.
When I was up at your place, I felt like kicking out your neighbors and move in their house .

if I ever move your way, we need to chat

[Paul Douglass]

Beautiful home! Looks like it would be very open and light almost like no roof. I like that! I also like the wood. NOt over done, but just enough. You have a right to be very proud.

[Rob Haskell]

Glad you make comfortable and interesting homes. Large McMansions are neither. If you have time could you post a couple more pics of the vanity.
Thanks
Rob

[Derek Jones]

Mark,
The material slection and harmony is amazing. We in the midwest don't see designs like it, just to conservative here. I notice that some of the material selection is "green" (not a big fan of that term). Is this something you take into account in you designs and construction?
Derek

[Jim Becker]

Mark, it's always a wonderful pleasure to see your work...and this is yet another excellent example that is even more complete due to your furniture being part of it.

And thanks for including the night shots, too. They really add a special sense to what this project is "about"...space, light, and time.

[Mark Singer]

Thanks for all the kind words! I enjoy doing this type of home and for me after all the years it is a honing of ideas that I have either tucked away or parts of other projects.... This comes with time and practice. I don't try something new every Monday as Mies once warned....I keep working on more or less similar things and refining. The house represents the time we live in and I think that is important. I am not trying to re create a period house or one from another time or place....it is not honest and it was already done better by others many years ago and many times over. This house is "Green" in its use of solar mass and energy consumption. It is about 3500 sf. It was a lot of fun for me and I got a chance to build some unique pieces and they seem to compliment my Architecture. As the song said..."I Did it My Way" and whether its your cup of tea or not...It is me! "Be yourself no matter what they say" from Sting "an Englishman in New York"

Thanks for all the support!
BTW ...Photos by Jeri Koegel