House for a Cabinetmaker

House for a Cabinetmaker is a contemporary single-family residence completed in 2021 by Eggleston Farkas Architects. It occupies a narrow, gently sloping lot and retains an existing gravel driveway along with a small accessory dwelling unit at the lower end of the site. The client, a cabinetmaker who served as his own general contractor, prioritized extensive use of wood products that he could fabricate and install personally to address both aesthetic goals and budget constraints. The design organizes the house as a wood box resting atop a concrete base, with the elevation providing greater privacy and outdoor connection to the treetops. Inside, the main floor is characterized by minimal framed partitions—limited to those needed structurally and for plumbing—while the remainder of the layout is defined by custom wood elements executed to cabinetry standards. Rift cut white oak, chosen for its consistent color and straight grain, clads walls and built-ins, unified by a continuous 3mm reveal detail at intersections and openings. Interior wall finishes are predominantly wood, with gypsum board limited to the ceilings. Advanced framing and integrated roof trusses streamlined construction and labor on site.

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