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Orinda, California I 3,034 SF

Historic restoration of a 1938 English Tudor Revival residence designed by prominent Bay Area architect Irwin Johnson and sited on a 0.69‑acre lot surrounded by mature live oak trees.

This phase of work addressed both architectural restoration and comprehensive building‑system upgrades. Scope included replacement of the original wood shake roofing, installation of new eave ventilation, repair of water and termite damage, selective interior demolition and reconstruction, and new wood flooring and wall finishes. Major infrastructure improvements included replacement of the furnace and water heater, removal of galvanized plumbing and knob‑and‑tube wiring, and installation of new copper piping and code‑compliant electrical systems.

Project Team

Architect: Norman D. Hooks, AIA Civil Engineer: Vegvary and Vegvary General Contractor: Kalmar Construction Mechanical Contractor: Atlas Heating

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