Allen Associates

Apr 2013

Chrysalis Award Winning Project Whole House Remodel $250K-$500K When the current owners purchased this 900 sq. ft. one bedroom/one bath house, originally built in 1919, it was in horrible condition. A century of runoff from the street and uphill parcels, poor drainage and no waterproofing left the northern wall completely rotten. The building's condition was not just due to age. The previous owner had started then abandoned a poorly executed remodel, leaving the house open to the elements for two years. The new owners loved the character of their "Bungalow District" neighborhood, its walking distance to downtown and proximity to good schools. Their goals were to bring back Craftsman features lost over time; convert the former basement into additional living space for their growing family; and, improve the home's comfort, health and efficiency. Every inch of the house was touched to achieve these goals.

$492k

Santa Barbara, CA

Jan 2013

Chrysalis Award Winning Project Entire House Over $1 million This elegant transformation of a "mid-century contemporary" home achieved all of the clients' goals: to modernize finishes, upgrade systems, and improve the energy efficiency and comfort of the original. A butterfly roof configuration on the new grand room accommodates a 7 kW solar system. The open floor plan is light and airy. Energy efficient floor to ceiling windows bring in abundant light and provide views of the Pacific Ocean. The owners, who were originally going to make this their second home, fell in love with their remodel and its beachfront location and, ultimately, decided to make this home their primary residence.

$2.6m

Santa Barbara, CA