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Ames Cottage exteriorOne trend we noticed in this year’s AIA Homes Tours in San Francisco was how the frugal use of floor space and an abundance of natural light can add volume to otherwise downsized floor plans. Boor Bridges Architects managed to do just this in the adaptive re-use of a 1940s tap dancing studio, formerly used by famed dancer Betty Mae, into a kind of urban luxury cottage marked by modern minimalism and subtle hints of years past....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/ames-cottage-a-small-space-marvel-with-historic-roots/'>READ ARTICLE</a>1
Ames Cottage roof deckOne trend we noticed in this year’s AIA Homes Tours in San Francisco was how the frugal use of floor space and an abundance of natural light can add volume to otherwise downsized floor plans. Boor Bridges Architects managed to do just this in the adaptive re-use of a 1940s tap dancing studio, formerly used by famed dancer Betty Mae, into a kind of urban luxury cottage marked by modern minimalism and subtle hints of years past....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/ames-cottage-a-small-space-marvel-with-historic-roots/'>READ ARTICLE</a>2
Ames Cottage sky courtOne trend we noticed in this year’s AIA Homes Tours in San Francisco was how the frugal use of floor space and an abundance of natural light can add volume to otherwise downsized floor plans. Boor Bridges Architects managed to do just this in the adaptive re-use of a 1940s tap dancing studio, formerly used by famed dancer Betty Mae, into a kind of urban luxury cottage marked by modern minimalism and subtle hints of years past....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/ames-cottage-a-small-space-marvel-with-historic-roots/'>READ ARTICLE</a>3
Ames Cottage Reclaimed WoodPhoto Credit: Marion Brenner4
Ames Cottage glass pendantPhoto Credit: Marion Brenner5
Ames Project architects Bonnie Bridges and Seth BoorPhoto Credit: Boor Bridges Architects6
Ames Cottage vertical succulent gardenPhoto Credit: Marion Brenner7
Ames Cottage skylit central hearthPhoto Credit: Marion Brenner8
Ames Cottage living spacePhoto Credit: Marion Brenner9
Ames Cottage kitchenPhoto Credit: Marion Brenner10
Ames Cottage deep set tub in light courtPhoto Credit: Marion Brenner11
Ames Cottage bathroom behind wood panelingPhoto Credit: Marion Brenner12
Ames Cottage flora featuresPhoto Credit: Marion Brenner13
Ames Cottage main spacePhoto Credit: Marion Brenner14
