This residence has been designed to seamlessly open into the panoramic coastal surroundings through the use of large glazed walls. The architectural design evolved from the clients desire for a home that is a tranquil place for living, art and retreat.
Located on a ridge in the foothills of Carpinteria, the residence has a master suite, one guest room, a study for two, a more contained den and an informal open living space. The strategy of the site was to separate the guest house, pool and pool house from the main house, by locating them amongst the oaks on a lower terrace. The smaller structures were found to be much easier to place around the mature oak trees without disturbing their root systems. Some large oak trees were brought in to “augment the existing oak grove, further nestle the house into the site, and create a foreground to help frame the spectacular views”.
This idea of simplicity in only using a simple palette of materials and forms is continued throughout the entire home as a way of bringing the outside world, inside.
Special thanks to Contemporist for the above images.
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