Creston House
Mork-Ulnes Architects has just completed a restoration of a Roger Lee-designed home in the Berkeley Hills, honoring its mid-century roots while thoughtfully updating the space for modern living. With views of the San Francisco Bay, the redesign retains signature elements such as a solid laminated 2x6” ceiling with exposed beams, celebrating the warm, natural materiality of the mahogany wood interior. A precise intervention removed sections of original wall enclosures, enhancing the home’s strong planar language while preserving its original spatial concepts. This transformation opened up the previously enclosed galley kitchen to the main living area, fostering a greater sense of connection and light. Meticulously crafted cabinetry and veneer walls form a wood-clad core that discreetly conceals the home’s functional elements. Two bathrooms buried within the wooden core surprise with vibrant red small mosaic tiles, while the kitchen, lounge, and primary bedroom are visually connected to the lush back garden, enhancing indoor-outdoor flow.
