CUSTOM RESIDENTIAL
CARLSEN RESIDENCE
NOVATO, CA

We re-designed the ground floor to be an open living space with new windows framing the dramatic California landscape.  The kitchen was placed in one corner while the dining area was moved to the now opened up middle area.. The entry and stairwell were shifted to provide views to the front yard. A new exterior deck extends the living area to the west, overlooking a small vineyard. The exterior was dramatically altered through a composition of horizontal wood siding, windows and stone veneer.

What I enjoyed most about working with Okamoto Saijo Architecture was their energy and enthusiasm for our project, their calm, steady demeanor, and their willingness and ability to solve problems on the spot, often sketching design solutions in their notepads as we walked the property.”  

-Leslie Carlsen