This downtown Palo Alto Craftsman includes architectural elements structuring layers of space from prospect to refuge for this active family. Edible plants with veggie garden beds let the kids learn about growing food while native plants encourage connection to the native wildlife in the area. In the back, the living room opens directly to a cast-in-place fire pit and corner seating. Careful detailing allows the materials to provide texture to the ground plane.

 

Photography by Caitlin Atkinson

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