Lake Tahoe Home Location: Truckee, CA VIEW OF THE PAST Completed: 2012 The 40-foot kitchen table overthesandboxstudio.com looks fir trees and the remnant buildings of a prior cottage, BUILDER which was sold and relocated Loverde Builders loverdebuilders.com to a neighbouring property.
01 The exterior of this Lake Tahoe Home has an expansive deck that blends in with the slatted wood structure of the home.
Sandbox Studio NATURAL ELEMENTS MIX WITH MANMADE SKILLS ON LAKESIDE PROPERTY
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by Rodric J. Hurdle-Bradford A house on the lake is as traditional as the American dream, and Sandbox has been helping its clients achieve their dreams for 12 years. Founded along with his wife--Maja Thaler--Scott Gillespie also serves as principal designer, overseeing the expansion of Sandbox to its current offering of residential design and engineering services.
of 2012. As expected, the Lake Tahoe setting had various effects on the project, from the down sloping lots, to the beautiful scenery that incorporates magnificent views throughout the property and from the kitchen to the fitness room. Even an early run-in with soil contamination could not stop the project from seeing its fulfillment.
“We have grown quite a bit and our goal was always to be a complete, one-stop shop,” says Gillespie. “New technology has allowed us to be more efficient and accurate with our process. We stay on the cutting edge for a seamless process that benefits our clients.”
The lakefront property was built eco-friendly, with redwood siding made from a salvaged railroad bridge. In the guest room bathroom the sink is made out of a hollowed-out boulder.
One client that recently benefited was from the Lake Tahoe project that was completed in spring
“The house is by the lake, the guest house is by the street and the property is long,” says Gillespie. “We were elaborate in using the environment to help dictate design, so we created a cascading pool
to flow down from the guest house to the main property.” Gillespie worked with the client through multiple design presentations, one full-day meeting a week and land reviews over three years. “It was a great cooperative experience with the client,” he says. That experience also resulted in extensive stone design throughout the residence, along with handforged metal work, including a metal hood for the kitchen range. Custom cabinetry by Quinternos Furniture and exposed timber beams incorporate the wood environment of Lake Tahoe. The residence is split into two levels, a main level that is for the owner’s use and a lower level designed for guests. The lower level features three
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