Top: The office/library also gets a minimalist twist. (Facing page) Top left: Exterior view of the house shows the plan to complement rather than compete with the natural elements. Top right: The wall of a contemporary dining corner mimics the exterior. Bottom: Tanksley used the client’s Donald Judd desk for the sleek décor of the office.
Working with a keen lens came in handy when interpreting the client’s wish list for the room’s interiors. Artwork by artists Donald Judd, Fred Sandback (known for his minimalist yarn structures), Catherine Opie, Roni Horn, and Agnes Martin beautifully comingle with sophisticated mid-century furnishings, Donald Judd desks, and a show-stopping Bocci chandelier. A master at mixing classical and traditional pieces, tones, and textures, Tanksley employed a color palette of amber, browns, and beiges to complement the environment. “The hallmark of my work is I know how to make people comfortable,” Tanksley says, “and I make every effort to accommodate my clients and show them the possibilities for the designs they try to translate into words but often cannot.
I am their lens.”
And if Hollywood ever makes a sequel to North by Northwest, here is the house.
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