架构师提供的文本描述。西门住宅是对位于加利福尼亚州布伦特伍德的1948年住宅的翻修，目的是通过使用新材料、空间定义和开口，在建筑上更新建筑，但不增加总面积或建筑围护面积。

Text description provided by the architects. The Westgate Residence is a renovation of a 1948 house located in Brentwood, CA where the objective was to architecturally update the building through the use of new materials, spatial definition and openings, but without increasing the overall square footage or building envelope.

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作为与Rhino Construction，Inc.的设计-构建协作，设计过程是流动的，允许在建造过程中进行发现和调整。位于一个相当繁忙的街道交叉口附近，有大量的步行交通，挑战是建立一个和平的住宅从一个现有的建筑外壳。由于业主是退休夫妇，方便的功能和整体实用性是同样重要的整体设计。我们的使命是以一种诗意的方式完美地融合这些需求。

As a design-build collaboration with Rhino Construction, Inc the the design process was fluid, allowing for discovery and adaptation during the construction process. Situated near a fairly busy street intersection with an abundance of foot traffic, the challenge was to create a peaceful dwelling from an existing building shell. Because the home owners are a retired couple, ease of function and overall practicality were just as important as the overall design. Our mission was to seamlessly blend these requirements in a  poetic way.

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这所房子没有在二楼增加更多的面积，而是保持在一层。50‘x100’地块意味着现有的占地面积已经最大化，一楼面积为2200平方英尺。然而，房子有良好的骨骼，允许我们穿透新的窗户，门和天窗开口，提供更多的自然光。墙壁和不必要的隔断被拆除，使主区域感觉像一个大的空间，但在其中，包含较小的区域。

Rather than adding more area with a second floor, the house was kept to one level. The 50’x100’ lot meant that the existing footprint has already been maximized, providing a first floor area at 2,200 square feet. However, the house had good bones, allowing us to pierce new window, door, and skylight openings, providing more natural light. Walls and unnecessary partitions were removed, allowing the main area to feel as one large space, but within it, containing smaller zones.

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安全是一个重要的考虑因素，与有限的室外空间，所以一个庭院与可伸缩遮阳创建包围前院。道格拉斯杉木板条被放置在这样的高度，那些在人行道上的人看不到里面，但那些在较高的庭院水平可以看到外面。

Security was an important factor to consider along with the limited outdoor space, so a courtyard with retractable sunshades were created to enclose the front yard. Douglas fir wood slats are placed at such a height that those on the sidewalk level cannot see in, but those at the higher courtyard level can see out.

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感官的提高在整个过程中是很重要的，并为选择具有触觉品质的丰富材料提供了依据。道格拉斯杉木被用作壁板以及门窗，外面的屋檐上有铜排水沟和喷口。胡桃木地板和橱柜在整个房子里都是一致的。院子里使用石灰石铺路，而阿根廷鹅卵石则在车道和入口处显示。喷水石被用于壁炉、厨房的背溅和主浴室，允许在石头上定制设计的沟槽。

The heightening of the senses was important throughout, and informed the selection of rich materials with tactile qualities. Douglas Fir wood was used for the siding as well as the doors and windows with copper gutters and downspouts lining the exterior eaves.  Walnut wood flooring and cabinetry are consistent throughout the house. Limestone paving is used in the courtyard, while Argentinian cobblestone announces the driveway and entrance.  Water-jet stone is used at at the fireplace, Kitchen backsplash and in the Master Bathroom, allowing a custom designed grooves into the stone.

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注重细节，创造独特的惊喜和奇迹的小空间。这些细节之一是创造了一个无坝水平淋浴，在那里，板似乎漂浮，因为水从边缘下降和消失。另一种方法是在箱子上使用白色面板，可以滑动、倾斜和重新定位，以隐藏电视或架子上任何不受欢迎的东西。

Attention to details create unique elements of surprise and wonder to the small space. One of these details was the creation of a  dam-less level shower where the slab appears to float as the water falling off the edges and disappearing. Another was the use of white panels on the casework that can slide, tilt and re-positon to hide the television or any undesirables on the shelves.

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喷泉和水元素添加白色噪音，以减少街道交通的声音，而景观设计的屏幕，但给人一种平静和反思的感觉。

Fountains and water elements add white noise to reduce the sound of street traffic while the landscaping was designed to screen, yet give a sense of calm and reflection.