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"When we look at a historic home project, we of course see the modern aspects but, at the same time, the last thing we want to do is to take away from the character of the home and neighborhood." —Paul Kocharhook LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE DOORS! Kocharhook's favorite aspect of the Berkeley home? "I love the Quantum doors," he says (The doors were produced by MBAKS member Quantum Windows & Doors) "They create a seamless connection between the home and back yard " The only problem was that when the homeowners opened up their cool new doors, they also incidentally opened their eyes to the poor condition of their yard Cut to phase three, which is a backyard update to match the quality of the home Kocharhook brings home the long and at times painful process of home restoration and renovation when talking about his clients' reaction to each update as it nears completion, saying simply, "It's just great to see how happy they are " Happiness is indeed a home well-loved That seems to be the common theme that has kept our region's historic houses around for the last century and change And it's what will keep them here for another hundred years or more, so long as people like Westbrook, Kocharhook, and others are willing and able to keep the spirit alive The ghosts may or may not stick around, however The custom shelving was done by Adrian Burwell, owner and craftsman of Vision Woodworks; the door glass and side lites (California Poppy) on the front entry door were designed by Mark Olson, owner of Unique Art Glass. 19 WINTER 2018 master builder