Big Springs at Northstar-00
The exterior is redwood and the interior wood was chosen to be douglas fir as Pacific Rim regionally appropriate. The great room includes large picture windows framing views of the Martis Valley, a large granite fireplace, and is spanned by two large timber scissor trusses supporting a ridge cupola.
A unique highlight of the kitchen is island with dual facing sinks that make the task of washing dishes a social experience.
The young daughter's bathroom has a discreet feature of fiber-optically lit glass floor tiles that serve as night lights.
The home also feature's extensive use of Lutron lighting controls as well as a home theater.
| Location: | Northstar |
| Style: | Traditional & Transitional |
| Architect: | Kurt Reinkens - MWA, Inc. |
| Builder: | Mike Moll |
| Interior Designer: | Star Pierce Design |
| Photographer: | Nathanael Bennett |
| Lighting Designer: | Anna Kondolf Lighting Design |
We hired MWA, specifically the team of Kurt and Kristi, to design our home in Truckee in mid-2010. They worked with us through design, contractor selection, and the construction process that ended in mid-2012. While the "gender-equality" of their team made them a comfortable choice for my wife and I, it was their design talent that truly set them a part. Additionally, as we went through the entire process, it was both their ability to listen to our thoughts and concerns, and their ability to read between the lines of our requests, that truly made the relationship so successful and special. If given a second chance, we would make the same choice in design professionals without a second's hesitation. Highly recommended.
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