Set among the cypress trees with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the house evokes a sense of being perched on the threshold between old and new.
In coastal California, nature and architecture come together to create a modern interpretation of a weathered Mediterranean villa. Envisioned as a soulful retreat, the home exists in harmony with and remains completely open to the landscape.
“We worked to develop a design that brings the outside in, creating a home that feels at ease in the coastal landscape.”
Renaturalizing the once-barren site became a labor of love, driven by the desire to restore the picturesque place to what it once was. As time progresses and the house ages gracefully, the site will again be adorned with a blanket of native cypress and specimen oak trees.
The architecture and terrain inspire the restrained yet highly detailed interiors. Glass-enclosed pathways transition you through the landscape as you move between public and private spaces, leading to rooms that open fully to the outdoors.
Grounded in its place, the house blends with the surroundings, its roof plane appearing to merge into the landscape. Expanses of oak—knotty, curled, and split—are seamlessly integrated and pay homage to decades past. Handcrafted brick tiles form the roof, while textured wood louvers accentuate the gable rooflines.
