Klopf Architecture in collaboration with Studio M Merge has reimagined this dated midcentury modern home located in Los Gatos, a town in Santa Clara County, California. The family are passionate athletes and sports aficionados who embarked on this remarkable endeavor to breathe new life into their outdated dwelling and neglected pool, resulting in the dramatic “Sports Enthusiasts’ Hideaway.”

The transformative journey focused on opening the interior spaces out toward the beautiful gardens and amenities. The renewed house features expanded open-plan living areas, a new bedroom, and a reimagined primary bath. Continue below to see the rest of this spectacular home transformation…

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Klopf Architecture INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Klopf Architecture LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Studio M Merge CONTRACTOR Flegels Construction LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR Frank & Grossman (phase 1), Garden Group (phase 2)

The outdoor spaces were brought to life with the addition of expansive decks, inviting patios, a horseshoe pit, a basketball half-court, refreshing plunge pools, and a lush sports lawn. A pool house artfully frames the view from the pool to the neighboring golf course.

This family of five finds themselves immersed in their expanded home and experiential outdoor hideaway. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to cater to their favorite activities, providing a peaceful haven where they can fully indulge their shared passion for sports.

What We Love: An outdated midcentury home in California was transformed to offer updated living spaces and a more open and airy feel throughout. An indoor-outdoor connection has been beautifully established to extend the living areas to the great outdoors. The project team did a fantastic job of creating an outdoor haven for this family that enjoys being active, from the swimming pool to a sports lawn, this home has so much to offer!

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Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign by the architects of this project, Klopf Architecture: Fresh modern update to an Eichler house in the San Francisco Bay Area and Before and After: A midcentury California home gets a stunning new look.

An attached ADU added a sports bar and a flexible office space that can double as a private guest bedroom.

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