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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

IN THE AGE OF NEO MODERNISM

Neo Modernism is a revival of modernist principles adapted for contemporary contexts and seeks to update the simplicity, functionality, and rationality of modernism, while incorporating advancements in technology and sustainability. The key characteristics include minimalist aesthetics with clean lines and simple geometric forms. Functional design is prioritized over ornamentation and symbolism, while using modern materials like glass, steel, and concrete. Design solutions incorporate sustainable elements, emphasizing open spaces, natural light with a focus on environmental consciousness that aligns with green architecture. Examples of neo modernistic designers include Tadao Ando and John Pawson. Tadao Ando emphasizes the integration between minimalism and nature, while John Pawson is known for extreme simplicity and clean design.

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

DESIGN FRAMEWORK

Our design framework is rooted in the Minimalist Lifestyle, embracing simplicity, sustainability, and spaciousness as the guiding principles in all our offerings. This philosophy extends from our traditional design services to our prepared design packages and our full customization add-on packages. The diagram below visualizes our commitment to this.

Homeowners in the SF Bay Area face significant challenges when building or remodeling their homes due to rising construction costs, labor shortages, complex zoning and regulatory requirements, environmental regulations, financing difficulties, and the lasting impacts of COVID-19.

These factors contribute to a complex and costly process, making it difficult for homeowners to upgrade or build new residences. There is a pressing need for cost-effective solutions to help homeowners navigate these challenges and manage the financial burden of their projects. If cost-effective solutions are not offered, homeowners will continue to face significant barriers in building or remodeling their homes. The lack of affordable options could exacerbate the region’s housing crisis, leading to further deterioration of communities, increased financial instability in families and continued rise of homelessness.

Vin Diagram. Simplicity, Sustainability, Spaciousness extends to our Traditional Design Services to our Prepared Design Packages.

DESIGN APPROACH

To address the challenges faced by homeowners in the SF Bay Area, we want to focus on cost savings by employing three principles of the Minimalist Lifestyle in our design solutions — simplicity, sustainability and spaciousness. We offer a streamline process in our comprehensive design packages, ensuring sustainability by designing with eco-friendly products and integrating cost- effective building systems. By following Minimalist Lifestyle principles, we design for optimal space usage.

When we bridge across multiple disciplines of architecture, psychology, and personal growth, we are uniquely positioned to support the fullest expression of minimalism. Our competitive advantage combines minimalist principles with our prepared design packages, offering sustainable solutions and streamlined processes to increase cost savings while moving our clients towards what truly matters for themselves, their families and communities.

MINIMALIST LIFESTYLE PRINCIPLES

SIMPLICITY

We embrace simplicity by offering streamlined design solutions with our comprehensive design packages and optimize the design and building permit approval process for traditional home-building and remodeling. With our comprehensive design packages, we create prepared drawings for homeowners that cut through the complex design process and provide the essential information to ease the permit submission process. By focusing on efficient workflows, overall project costs can be reduced to create stress-free experiences for our clients. By providing cost-effective building systems that align with minimalism, we assist homeowners achieve overall cost savings goals in the long-term. Whether your planned project is a new build or a basic remodel, we approach your project with clear, easy-to-follow steps through each design phase from concept through construction documentation.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is a large part of our design approach, while ensuring that we offer eco-friendly solutions to reflect the minimalist lifestyle commitment to ensure optimization of every resource. Our designs integrate sustainable materials that reduce environmental impact without compromising on style or durability. We prioritize energy-efficient systems and cost-effective building practices to ensure homes are environmentally conscious and affordable. By choosing eco-friendly alternatives and focusing on long-lasting design, we aim to create homes that minimize waste and energy consumption while contributing positively to the broader community. This approach supports a more sustainable way of living and helps in responding to the housing challenges in California.

SPACIOUSNESS

The Minimalist Lifestyle is about creating a sense of spaciousness, which is one of the main principles focused in our design approach. Spaciousness enables homeowners to enjoy their living environments to the fullest. We design with optimal space usage in mind, carefully planning layouts that maximize function without excess. By utilizing the principles of design, psychology, and personal growth, we help clients create homes that enhance their well-being. We bridge multiple disciplines to design spaces that are functional and foster a deeper connection with what truly matters to you, your family, and community. Our designs are crafted to support mental and physical well-being by promoting clarity and serenity within a home. The result is a sense of place that feels spacious, open, and aligned with a lifestyle with the most essential values.

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN SERVICES

TRADITIONAL DESIGN

Margie.Torres.Design LLC assists residential property owners in the SF Bay Area desiring to align with the Minimalist Lifestyle. We offer comprehensive design services for new homes, major additions and remodeling projects, and all types of ADUs.

COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN PACKAGES

Our prepared design packages can be used in both modular and traditional construction, at the same time, aiming to streamline the building permit approval process. We provide clients with innovative design solutions that help them navigate rising construction costs and regulatory hurdles.