Red Maple is a Workshop of Architects and Designers established in 1998 by Ken Berman and Clare Monteschio. Located in the western Sonoma County town of Sebastopol, CA., Red Maple specializes in the design of a variety of project types including single family residences, light commercial buildings, attached and detached accessory dwelling units, guest houses, kitchen and bathroom remodels, garages, decks, public and fine art projects, art museums and rain harvesters.
Ken and Clare have over 50 years of combined work experience in the fields of architecture and construction, have won several design awards from the American Institute of Building Design, had projects televised on HGTV Curb Appeal and have been featured on the front cover of Better Homes & Gardens - Kitchen + Bath Ideas (Fall 2015). And best of all for our clients, your project is worked on by both Ken and Clare and not handed off to an inexperienced employee.
This is important because with the increased complexity of project requirements during the design and construction phases of a project it is our talent and experience that makes a big difference in the proper execution and successful outcome of a project.
Ken and Clare have over 50 years of combined work experience in the fields of architecture and construction, have won several design awards from the American Institute of Building Design, had projects televised on HGTV Curb Appeal and have been featured on the front cover of Better Homes & Gardens - Kitchen + Bath Ideas (Fall 2015). And best of all for our clients, your project is worked on by both Ken and Clare and not handed off to an inexperienced employee.
This is important because with the increased complexity of project requirements during the design and construction phases of a project it is our talent and experience that makes a big difference in the proper execution and successful outcome of a project.
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At Red Maple we like to combine classic and traditional elements with contemporary ones to create our unique design style or blend.
As quoted from the article in Better Homes and Gardens.
Old and new elements blend in this kitchen to create a timeless classic.
Take a tour of all its fabulous features, including clever built-ins, eclectic finishes, and a modern-meets-vintage eating area.
This project was recognized by the broader architectural community and included in Better Homes & Gardens - Kitchen + Bath Ideas.
As quoted from the article in Better Homes and Gardens.
Old and new elements blend in this kitchen to create a timeless classic.
Take a tour of all its fabulous features, including clever built-ins, eclectic finishes, and a modern-meets-vintage eating area.
This project was recognized by the broader architectural community and included in Better Homes & Gardens - Kitchen + Bath Ideas.
The idea of what a home could and should be is different depending on not only what the homeowner envisions but also on what the general character and development pattern of the neighborhood is.
Historically, homes were designed around practical items that met specific needs.
For instance the Coffey Park Shaker residence incorporated 24 wide eaves to shade the home since there were no trees left in the area after the fires and the solar heat gain would be high without the benefit of trees for shade.
Historically, homes were designed around practical items that met specific needs.
For instance the Coffey Park Shaker residence incorporated 24 wide eaves to shade the home since there were no trees left in the area after the fires and the solar heat gain would be high without the benefit of trees for shade.
This project is located in a ravine where 35 acres of water seasonally flow through the site.
The property owner wanted us to incorporate an existing stone waterfall and flagstone patio and have the water seasonally flowing through the ravine be an integral part of the design.
So we designed an extensive subsurface drainage system and tailored the design of the home above it.
The design is art-centric and incorporates both contemporary and traditional elements which are emblematic of our architectural style.
The property owner wanted us to incorporate an existing stone waterfall and flagstone patio and have the water seasonally flowing through the ravine be an integral part of the design.
So we designed an extensive subsurface drainage system and tailored the design of the home above it.
The design is art-centric and incorporates both contemporary and traditional elements which are emblematic of our architectural style.
One of the key elements of our style as architects is enhancing the curb appeal of a project.
We have a special knack at creating an exterior design that incorporates the general design direction that our clients want us to go with a special street presence that emanates from the inspired interior.
For this project our client wanted us to incorporate items typically associated with Eichler homes so we continued the tradition and updated it with a more contemporary blend of steel and stone giving the new single story residence a solid street presence.
We have a special knack at creating an exterior design that incorporates the general design direction that our clients want us to go with a special street presence that emanates from the inspired interior.
For this project our client wanted us to incorporate items typically associated with Eichler homes so we continued the tradition and updated it with a more contemporary blend of steel and stone giving the new single story residence a solid street presence.
One of our particular talents is the ability to bring a special curb appeal to our projects.
A lot of it has to do with the scale and detailing of the architectural details but it also extends out to the sidewalk.
In this instance the offset concrete slabs with creeping thyme in between the slabs reduces the impact of a solid slab walkway approach to the entrance and is the proper scale for the rest of the house.
715 square foot Addition/Remodel to a single story single family dwelling with a new covered front entry porch.
A lot of it has to do with the scale and detailing of the architectural details but it also extends out to the sidewalk.
In this instance the offset concrete slabs with creeping thyme in between the slabs reduces the impact of a solid slab walkway approach to the entrance and is the proper scale for the rest of the house.
715 square foot Addition/Remodel to a single story single family dwelling with a new covered front entry porch.
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