Open House Obsession: Timeless Minimalism In Burlingame, $4.9
Author:Philip FerratoMAK Studio, the award-winning San Francisco based architecture and design practice led by Michael Kao has become known for creating some of the most architecturally compelling residences in the Bay Area. This newly-listed home in Burlingame is no exception, a composition of simple but soaring volumes, perfectly scaled and flooded with light.
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Kao wrapped three sides of the living area in a Modernist version of wainscotting, warmly enclosing the space and giving it a firm visual grounding. For some revealing insights into Michael Kao’s approach to architecture, this interview is illuminating.
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Retracting Fleetwood walls of glass open each end of the long volume to the outdoors.
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Throughout the house, a consistent palette of subtle tones and materials, combined with an incredibly high level of craftsmanship.
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More: Go to the dedicated site for additional images, details, plus a floor plan and a video that really tells the story best. Represented by Phil Chen at Compass Realty.
Open Saturday, October 13 from 1:00PM-4:00PM
1640 Barroilhet Avenue, Burlingame
4-beds, 3.5-baths, 2,555-sq-feet
$4,878,000
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Photo Credit: R. Brad Knipstein Photography for Compass Realty