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THE HEIGHTS
HOUSTON, TX
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We quite literally reshape pain points
into luxurious rituals of ease and delight.
Our 6'3" client felt unwelcome in his own
developer-designed bathroom scaled for Lilliputians,
and had the forehead scars inflicted by
a low shower header to prove it.
bathroom with a tub clearly scaled for Lilliputians, our 6'3" client felt most
unwelcome — and had
the forehead scars inflicted by a low shower header
to prove it. But we (quite
In his developer-designed
literally) reshape pain points into luxurious rituals of ease and delight.
Improving morning routines in shared spaces is a regular client request. Luckily, we're also in the marriage building business.
Coralling previously separate tub and shower into a single location allowed placement of a double vanity beneath the existing picture window. We pushed for dual suspended, illuminating mirrors to maintain clear views to the exterior and allow natural light to improve morning routines. The trough sink and coordinating shower bench are fabricated in leathered Silver Waves marble, uniting the varied tones of grey and energizing the space.
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The expanded wet area quadrupled the footprint of the original shower stall.
Handmade, ribbed Japanese tile wraps the 9' tall enclosure which includes a soaking tub and triple polished nickel Waterworks shower setups.
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MARC MORE THAN DELIVERED FOR OUR SPACE. HE EMBRACED OUR IDEAS, TOOK INSPIRATION FROM OUR TRAVELS, AND CHALLENGED OUR LIMITS TO CREATE A SPACE WE NOW LOOK FORWARD TO SPENDING TIME IN.
Everything in its right place, including the laundry.
Just off the bathroom, the 10' tall closet is fitted with his-and-hers compartments, a mirrored display niche, and a built-in dresser to eliminate the needs for freestanding furniture in the bedroom. A handy two-way push-through drawer was designed to provide easy access to the adjacent laundry room.
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PROJECT DETAILS
• Reinterpret the space to evoke a modern spa inspired by their favorite bathrooms from luxury hotel stays
• Modernize dated, unappealing finishes
• Optimize function including expanding a cramped shower stall, installing a larger tub and reallocating unused storage and wasted floor space
• Organize closet to designate his and hers areas, ease laundry routines and provide uncluttered shoe display
After analyzing four proposed layouts with the client, including one which converted the existing closet to a shower to allow for a spacious dressing area, we implemented a hybridized version to minimize architectural, mechanical and plumbing interventions while facilitating the improved shower experience they desired. The cool palette explores their specific requests for a space rendered exclusively in shades of grey.
After our client parted ways with their preferred general contractor halfway into the renovation, we jumped into action to coordinate an alternate stoneworker, millworker, electrician, tile installer, plumber and painter to complete the renovation right before the Christmas holiday. With the newly assembled team, construction errors were corrected [including the complete removal and re-installation of the wet room wall tile] and the space completed to design intent — even after tub arrived damaged...twice!
Design: 6 weeks
Implementation & Construction: 7 months
Photographer: Claudia Casabarian
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