Nestled in the hills of Brentwood, CA sits an upscale home with an indoor/outdoor living space Chris Kempel of Kempel Architects calls “a really beautiful, fun little jewel box.” Nicknamed the Poker Cabana, it has a cantilevered floor and 360 degree glass windows that gives the room the sense of being one with its natural environment.
Designed to feel like an escape from the rest of the world, the outdoor areas have Infratech W-Series heaters that allow the homeowners to entertain guests or simply soak up the scenery without ever worrying about chilly sea breezes or winter weather.
Views from the Poker Cabana extend to the nearby Pacific Ocean, which adds to the beauty…but also means the outdoor environment can be harsh for building materials. To ensure enjoyability and durability for years to come, Kempel Architects chose the Marine UpGrade option for the heaters. Crafted with robust anti-corrosive 316 stainless steel, they’re designed for coastal homes and add extra peace of mind.
Chris Kempel also spotlights how easy the Infratech heaters were to integrate into the home’s existing Crestron system, giving the homeowners control over their heaters via app or voice-activation — an industry exclusive.
Airy and comfortable, the Poker Cabana draws a cozy ambience from its outdoor fire pit and is set up for year-round enjoyment with the W-Series heaters. “When we showed it to our clients they were just enthralled. They loved it. They thought, ‘Oh my goodness, it’s more beautiful than we ever could have imagined,’” Kempel shares.
