The homes built by postwar developer Joseph Eichler are distinguished for many of the features that appealed to families in the 1950s and ’60s, including their modern style, indoor-outdoor flow, and large expanses of glass. But other common aspects of homes, including poor energy efficiency, closed kitchens and small square footage, are not very conducive to contemporary multi-generational living.
So a family with a young daughter and twins purchased one such home in Palo Alto, California, with a plan to upgrade the home’s functionality and decor and add a grandparent suite. The homeowners hired Kloff Architecture, renowned for its sensitive Eichler remodels, to complete the work—and to ensure that the home’s architectural integrity and distinctive character were preserved in the process.