It is not often that we visit a home that has been massively altered without a small tinge of regret for the period fabric that was lost in the process. Occasionally, however, one encounters a structure that has been not so much renovated as recreated in a manner that elevates it. Such is the case with the home we feature today on Camelia Street in Berkeley. Originally an unremarkable wartime bungalow, the home was completely reimagined several years ago by Chris Parlette who is a long-time associate of David Wilson at WA Design. The house is very much in keeping with Wilson’s design aesthetic which tends to be new modern with an industrial bent and a postmodern love of bright color. It is an impressive home that has very much exceeded its humble beginnings. For additional information check out articles about the house at sfgate and Natural Home & Garden.
- Edificionado is an Oakland-based real estate brokerage specializing in architecturally and historically significant homes. The listings we feature here are those that have recently caught our eye due to their provenance or exceptional state of preservation. We select them without regard to size, price, or location and in general we are not the listing broker, so we have no stake in their being posted here. As we are based in Oakland, most of the homes will be in the East Bay, though we may throw one in from elsewhere in the Bay Area from time to time. If you would like to visit any of these homes, or receive a personalized list of properties more tailored to your specific requirements and tastes please contact Christian Olson at colson@edificionado.com or at 510 686 3343.
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