Seen here in the foreground is our floating, semi-enclosed "tea room." Situated between 3 heritage Japanese maple trees, we employed a special foundation so as to preserve these beautiful specimens.

サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれな家の外観 (デュープレックス、緑化屋根、下見板張り) の写真

Ground-up custom residence in Malibu, CA. Three story home with various textural custom details. View oriented design with open corners and louvered accents for privacy. Green roof design.

サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (緑化屋根、縦張り) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

リヨンにあるお手頃価格のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

Gartennansicht
ドルトムントにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

History: Client was given a property, that was extremely difficult to build on, with a very steep, 25-30' drop. They tried to sell the property for many years, with no luck. They finally decided that they should build something on it, for themselves, to prove it could be done. No access was allowed at the top of the steep incline. Client assumed it would be an expensive foundation built parallel to the hillside, somehow. Program: The program involved a level for one floor living, (LR/DR/KIT/MBR/UTILITY) as an age-in-place for this recently retired couple. Any other levels should have additional bedrooms that could also feel like a separate AirBnB space, or allow for a future caretaker. There was also a desire for a garage with a recreational vehicle and regular car. The main floor should take advantage of the primary views to the southwest, even though the lot faces due west. Also a desire for easy access to an upper level trail and low maintenance materials with easy maintenance access to roof. The preferred style was a fresher, contemporary feel. Solution: A concept design was presented, initially desired by the client, parallel to the hillside, as they had originally envisioned. An alternate idea was also presented, that was perpendicular to the steep hillside. This avoided having difficult foundations on the steep hillside, by spanning... over it. It also allowed the top, main floor to be farther out on the west end of the site to avoid neighboring view blockage & to better see the primary southwest view. Savings in foundation costs allowed the installation of a residential elevator to get from the garage to the top, main living level. Stairs were also available for regular exercise. An exterior deck was angled towards the primary SW view to the San Juan Islands. The roof was originally desired to be a hip style on all sides, but a better solution allowed for a simple slope back to the 10' high east side for easier maintenance & access, since the west side was almost 50' high! The clients undertook this home as a speculative, temporary project, intending for it to add value, to sell. However, the unexpected solution, and experience in living here, has them wanting to stay forever.

Front of Taconic Lodge revealing a long, private and secluded residence that enjoys panoramic views. The entire exterior of the lodge utilizes cypress siding and beams for its natural durability and weather resistance.

The front entrance is beautifully lit up at night.
ブリッジポートにある巨大なラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (緑化屋根) の写真

Balcony overhang, raised wood deck and swimming pool within a private rear yard surrounding in landscape. Sliding door at ground level for yard connectivity

Strassenansicht
ドルトムントにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれな家の外観 (デュープレックス、緑化屋根、下見板張り) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級なモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級なモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級なモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

リヨンにあるお手頃価格のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級なモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

Strassenansicht
ドルトムントにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真