This kitchen remodel was part of a whole floor remodel. My goal was to transform the dark upper floor of my split level house into an open contemporary space using premium materials. Bamboo, Sapele, Fir, concrete and American Clay plaster were used extensively. My design was heavily influenced by the work of Bay Area concrete expert Fu Tung Cheng and to a lesser extent by architect John Lum.
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