Innovation & Imagination best describe this magnificent residence designed by Berkeley architects Jong & Jong. Located in one of the most sought-after areas in the Bay Area, this spectacular residence is the perfect blend of the owners' Asian heritage and timeless elegance.
Designed by the current owners, their strong desire for quality and integrity of design provided the conceptual ?mindset? of this home that redefines the word ?unique.? This extraordinary house is a piece of art that reflects the owners? desire to combine simplicity and openness with their vision of a home that brings the outside in and reaches for the sky. With this vision, they created a myriad of lifestyle options blending true California modernism with Japanese simplicity.
The centerpiece is a 1,500 square-foot glass ceiling, which floods the interior with light. This soaring center atrium with 30-foot bamboo trees becomes the focal point in the multi-level living-dining area. This area is surrounded by a series of tiered "boxes" arranged on three levels opening to the atrium. Expansive use of glass creates a space where the indoors and outdoors function as a single unit. It is an astonishing blend of art and architecture.
