Inside a rare "Super Eichler" | Polished concrete, walnut paneling, and a sauna скачать в хорошем качестве

Inside a rare "Super Eichler" | Polished concrete, walnut paneling, and a sauna

The “Super-Eichlers” of Northgate were the last Eichler homes to be built in the East bay, and they are known for their larger floor plans and cutting edge designs. Designed by Claude Oakland and completed in 1969, this is a Gallery Eichler — one of a rare handful of Super Eichlers that represented the bold ambition of everything Joseph Eichler had been working toward since the late 1940s. Some history worth knowing: Joseph Eichler didn't set out to change American architecture — he set out to change who got to experience it. After spending two years in the 1940s living in a Frank Lloyd Wright–designed home, he became convinced that thoughtful, modernist design shouldn't be reserved for the wealthy. He partnered with visionary architects including Claude Oakland to bring post-and-beam construction, open floor plans, radiant heated concrete floors, floor-to-ceiling glass, and iconic open-air atriums to middle-class California families. By the time Northgate was completed in 1969, Eichler Homes was winding down — and these Super Eichlers were their farewell statement. Larger, more refined, and more architecturally daring than anything that came before, they remain some of the most coveted mid-century modern homes in California. Step through the entrance of this particular home and you're greeted immediately by one of its most memorable features — a signature open-air atrium sheltering two mature Japanese maple trees, surrounded by lush landscaping that blurs the line between indoors and out in the most quintessentially Eichler way imaginable. From there, the home's architectural pedigree announces itself clearly: iconic globe lighting, original post-and-beam construction, and floor-to-ceiling glass that frames the outdoors like a living painting. The interior is a masterclass in honoring the past while living comfortably in the present. Radiant heating — embedded in the polished concrete floors, a hallmark of Eichler design — keeps the home warm underfoot. Danish built-ins in the fourth bedroom and rich walnut paneling add warmth and texture that feel entirely at home in a Claude Oakland design. The updated kitchen is both beautiful and functional, featuring Thermador appliances, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, quartz countertops, a spacious island, walk-in pantry, and a built-in coffee nook. Updated bathrooms include an original Roman-style shower/tub in the primary suite — a nod to the ancient courtyard architecture that inspired Eichler's atrium concept in the first place. A custom-built detached studio with mini split adds flexible space for work, guests, or creativity. Outside, the home earns its place as an entertainer's retreat — expansive redwood decking, a sparkling pool with spa, a 6-person sauna, and drought-tolerant landscaping create multiple outdoor zones that feel as considered and intentional as the architecture itself. Joseph Eichler once said he wanted to build homes that made people feel good about life. Standing in this atrium, beneath those Japanese maples, it's hard to argue he didn't succeed. #eichlerhomes #midcenturymodern #eichler #claudeoakland #galleryeichler #mcmarchitecture #bayarearealestate #californiahomes ©2026 Open Homes • All rights reserved. Learn more about beautiful real estate video and aerials at Open-Homes.com