Eco Retreat - contemporary - exterior - los angeles

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by Sorensen Architects

Marina Del Rey, CA, US 90292 · 111 photos

Eco Retreat

http://www.sorensenarchitects.com

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bobbyjoe195216 wrote:

Do you have a floor plan and could it be built in the U.K. Thanks - I would like to build by a river in Cornwall. »

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lilycasale wrote:

What type of wood is used and is it suitable for different temperature extremes? »

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town7ca wrote:

Where can I get rain chains like this one? »

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mfergusoncpa wrote:

rain Chain - Where can I find it? »

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What Houzz contributors are saying:

added by Erin Lang Norris to Design With Weather: Introduce a Rain Chain

Although a metal chain hanging from the roof has potential to look rather industrial, this exterior seems to embrace the rugged feel quite well with the help of the various metals used in throughout the architecture.

What Houzzers are commenting on:

added by adlinmarietorres to Hotel (44 hours ago)

Hotel

added by audrymae to great room (4 days ago)

like to general feel

added by cherylpb1 to Rain Chains, fountains and other interesting garden additions (6 days ago)

Rock receptacle for runoff

added by dorabeebe to dorabeebe's ideas (10 days ago)

gutter system

added by Laurel Sparrow to Courtyard wall (2 weeks ago)

drain rocks

added by caitilindaum to Parrish Rauner (2 weeks ago)

rain chain

added by debralcleveland to contemporary barn/house (3 weeks ago)

sliding door

added by spiritrock to spiritrock's Ideas (3 weeks ago)

Rain chain

added by kelliogboke to lhaywood's ideas (3 weeks ago)

Rain chain

added by mcarring to Modern exterior (4 weeks ago)

Rain chains

added by kristenharvey12 to Currituck Bucketlist (5 weeks ago)

Can we make the gutters copper :) and the down spouts these rain chains?

added by Amee Suydam to slab steps (5 weeks ago)

rain chain

added by Richard Ewan to Out Doors (5 weeks ago)

Chain spout

added by mauricio3709 to Exterior Ideas (5 weeks ago)

me gusta

added by crisdahl to House Examples (6 weeks ago)

house idea

added by karenbrunedds to karenbrunedds's ideas (6 weeks ago)

Chain gutter

added by Woweffect Ecuador to woweffect_ecuador's ideas (6 weeks ago)

metal structure

added by Rebecca de Montluzin to Livingston house (7 weeks ago)

Color

added by bigspinder to Exteriors (7 weeks ago)

Chain water feature

added by ashumway to ashumway’s ideas (7 weeks ago)

Rain chain

added by galeo7290 to galeo7290's ideas (7 weeks ago)

I like the cantilever balcony

added by lane59 to New house ideas (7 weeks ago)

Like the overhang of the upper deck. Nice porch

added by Libby Baarstad to libby_baarstad's ideas (7 weeks ago)

Love the look with the wood siding.

added by cdohert13 to Pub Design (7 weeks ago)

Steel Perpendicular Connection

added by suneelsahni to Exterior Ideas (8 weeks ago)

Patio

added by kristenharvey12 to kristenharvey12's ideas (8 weeks ago)

love the rain chains

added by psychosis83 to psychosis83's ideas (8 weeks ago)

the steel beams for floor framing and wood in between for walking surface

added by linsea to rain chain (8 weeks ago)

rain chain

added by tinaleelam to deck & railings (2 months ago)

Asian style.....love the rain chains

added by Holly Moore to holly_moore3201's Ideas (2 months ago)

Chain drain !! Xxx

added by rtilleman to Cabin (2 months ago)

metal rain chain - like it

added by annemathison to annemathison's ideas (2 months ago)

eco retreat by sorensen... nice ideas

added by krislin to garden-kohei (2 months ago)

rain chain

added by Wang Dingguo to Exterior Ideas (2 months ago)

use of steel griders exposed

added by svincze to svincze's ideas (2 months ago)

second story deck

added by Mark Becker Inc to Rastello (2 months ago)

Steel and windows

added by chrisewetzel to Metal/Pole Barn Home (2 months ago)

Framing shown on exterior as design element.

added by clel to clel's ideas (2 months ago)

the chain fits great

added by chitchat to chitchat's ideas (3 months ago)

rain chain

added by karenrenk to karenrenk's ideas (3 months ago)

Looks like it would go on the "renk house"

added by wendyjmac to exterior (3 months ago)

large windows, doors, rain chain, siding, deck railing

added by chrissy_4 to Telluride - Exterior (3 months ago)

Interesting down spout

added by larrylikesroses to larrylikesroses's ideas (3 months ago)

rainchains.

added by Andrea Aird to exterior (3 months ago)

Rain chain

added by Katharine Pethick to katharine_pethick's ideas (3 months ago)

great balcony with the metal joists

added by kganil to kganil's Ideas (3 months ago)

Glass windows

added by imrobinu to imrobinu's ideas (3 months ago)

nifty

added by detigel to mahle (3 months ago)

chain

added by jcm1012 to jcm1012's ideas (3 months ago)

chain gutter drains

added by Cindy to Exterrior and Structural ideas (3 months ago)

like the exposed steel beams

added by jusohn to outdoors (3 months ago)

Rain chain

added by raemacd to Outdoor living space (3 months ago)

Rain chain

added by theyellowrose to Outside (3 months ago)

add a rain chain

added by melissachild to back deck (4 months ago)

Like concrete

added by csrush to csrush's ideas (4 months ago)

Metal beefs, chain is neat

added by carlaega to carlaega's Ideas (4 months ago)

Proyecto M. Vigas de acero

added by mtbst7 to Deck (4 months ago)

Deck

added by craigmky to craigmky's Ideas (4 months ago)

Love the steelwork with the timber

added by Alex Kirkwood to Palm (4 months ago)

Cool beams

added by heathermcdowell to Landscape (4 months ago)

Rain chain into pebble pond

added by vandanapawar to vandanapawar's ideas (4 months ago)

Water chains

added by johnlmelvin to poolhouse (5 months ago)

like the rain chains... could collect the water too

added by Melanie Francisco to melanie_francisco's ideas (5 months ago)

drain (chain)

added by gracehill2 to gracehill2's ideas (5 months ago)

like the cantilevered deck space

added by jongchico to Landscaping (5 months ago)

rainchain

added by Benjamin Wolfe to Things I Love (5 months ago)

Wow, I just learned what a rain chain is. Was looking for creative ways to enjoy the rain with my wife. We love rain.

added by calbro12041982 to calbro12041982's Ideas (5 months ago)

Windows

added by hallsr to hallsr's ideas (5 months ago)

Chains to run the water

added by kmandal to KMJH project (5 months ago)

Cool balcony, nice use of metal beams and wood

added by highlandpeach to Exterior (5 months ago)

Rain Chain 3

added by wills_547 to wills_547's Ideas (5 months ago)

added by jwhouston to Focused idea book (5 months ago)

This dark steel beam and natural wood combo is very cool looking

added by sherrio to Balcony (6 months ago)

This is the kind of cantilever balacony the is big and looks nice.

added by Revamp Design, LLC to Fulton (6 months ago)

Iron deck

added by gdsmed to gdsmed's Favorites (6 months ago)

Deck and rain chain

added by Wayne Lee to speedoslkgd's ideas (6 months ago)

Rain Chain

added by maryhartwell to maryhartwell's Favorites (6 months ago)

ruggedness

added by juliacharles to bend home (6 months ago)

Modern

added by Kim Austen to Balustrades (6 months ago)

Balustrades with horizontal simplicity - in the same colour as the door frames

added by nr_gardner to nr_gardner's ideas (6 months ago)

China drain

added by ltjustice to ltjustice's ideas (6 months ago)

Porch & rain chains.

added by orangeolivedesign to Exterior Design (6 months ago)

Steel beams

added by leahhager to leahhager's ideas (7 months ago)

chain gutter

added by mrlycus to Exterior (7 months ago)

balcony

added by chandhima to chandhima's ideas (7 months ago)

rain and steel beams

added by kmweining to kmweining's Ideas (7 months ago)

Gutter

added by sylvie_hurat to landscaping (7 months ago)

chain gutter

added by karlbaumert to lake facing exteriors (7 months ago)

lights under the deck

added by ro110 to ro110's ideas (7 months ago)

room RS

added by greenblomj to garden (7 months ago)

Fix rain chain at bottom end

added by Silk Road to lsforde's ideas (7 months ago)

Thick chain

added by Katie Brewer to katie_brewer's new home (7 months ago)

Patio, mixed materials

added by dawnacapps to dawnacapps's ideas (7 months ago)

Downspout

added by annetteimpola to annetteimpola's ideas (7 months ago)

the black beams and accents

added by jgrus1 to Section 9 exteriors (7 months ago)

contrasting + complementary use of steel and wood

added by malizabeth to malizabeth's Ideas (8 months ago)

Rain chain!!!

added by Teresa Cline Gallery to walkout basement (8 months ago)

very cool

added by Joan Bartos to outdoor area (8 months ago)

Natural chain drainage

added by Bridgett Oie to bridgett_oie's ideas (8 months ago)

This one

added by Megan Lane to Exterior Colors (8 months ago)

Railing

added by Ruth Hoyt to Outdoors (8 months ago)

gray stones

added by Rachel Perdue to perdueep's ideas (8 months ago)

idea/style of rain chain; something about the color/style/feel of this exterior is good

added by rthras to rthras's ideas (8 months ago)

rain chain

added by jkwinla to Design - exterior (8 months ago)

steel beam frame - exterior rain chains

added by chadnull to chad's inspiration (8 months ago)

always like the chain downspouts

added by kamiimak to kamiimak's ideas (9 months ago)

ylyc

added by debiluvs2create to Outdoors (9 months ago)

Rain chain.

added by Évo construction inc. to 6252's ideas (9 months ago)

Chaines comme goutieres

added by ilike_tea to ilike_tea's ideas (9 months ago)

japanese rain chain (kusari doi) into a ground of pebbles.

added by katefarley to katefarley's ideas (9 months ago)

extérieur

added by dpdragon to dpdragon's ideas (9 months ago)

Doors

added by debrajdeinas to Exterior Pictures (9 months ago)

Rain chain idea

added by ijai to ijai's ideas (9 months ago)

ghj

added by jodykbell to Exterior for Quitadamo House (9 months ago)

Windows. Second story deck.

added by bernadette to bernadettev's ideas (9 months ago)

rain chain

added by gooy to gooy's ideas (9 months ago)

rainchain into rock pit

added by scotoma to House Exterior (9 months ago)

brouwersesque

added by lezone to Rand General Design (9 months ago)

Chain gutters

added by nevzat tayfun to nevzat's ideas (9 months ago)

demir konsturksiyon

added by dobb to dobb's ideas (10 months ago)

Walk out basement

added by boatbum40 to boatbum40's ideas (10 months ago)

balcony & drainage

added by maximaisabel to maximaisabel's ideas (10 months ago)

the iron chains

added by jayw to jayw's ideas (10 months ago)

screen the whole exterior for Samsula

added by Amanda Nixon to house ideas (10 months ago)

rain chain

added by Bjarko|Serra Architects to architect123's ideas (10 months ago)

rainchain

added by arussell to Beach House Key Photos (10 months ago)

Rain Chain

added by and123 to accessory (10 months ago)

added by jhuey to Aaron's House Stuff (10 months ago)

rain chains are cool

added by aussiebushgirl to aussiebushgirl's ideas (10 months ago)

This concept for well-lit studio beneath living area is amazing!

added by weedywoman to weedywoman's ideas (10 months ago)

rainchain

added by handrahanm to handrahanm's ideas (10 months ago)

rain chain

added by melisa99 to melisa99's ideas (10 months ago)

I like this exterior-

added by vezzani to renovation (10 months ago)

rain chain

added by Citizen Design Build Inc. to Exterior (10 months ago)

added by jozicelt to 1. (11 months ago)

rain chain 1

added by flykiwi to ornamental garden (11 months ago)

added by Cole Thaxton to Cole_Thaxton's (11 months ago)

Rain water chains - stone water basin

added by Berghuis Construction LLC to Whispering sands (11 months ago)

Exterior steel

added by carogaspeie to carogaspeie's Ideas (11 months ago)

Galerie

added by croton to croton's Favorites (11 months ago)

Rain chain

added by baschauer to baschauer's ideas (11 months ago)

Colors rain chain

added by sscasey to sscasey's ideas (12 months ago)

opens up

added by cissy2 to Terry's ideas for building (12 months ago)

like the windows top and bottom

added by ezflip to Bay Colony (12 months ago)

Outside deck

added by Faith to dingbats's Favorites (12 months ago)

rain chains? not sure - maybe too trendy, would rather do gutters & rain barrels

added by Sonya Collins to EXTERIOR HOUSE (12 months ago)

rain chain

added by sagedrummer to landscape (12 months ago)

rain chains

added by Maureen Bowman to maureen_bowman's ideas (12 months ago)

rain chain

added by CTA Architects Engineers to Yard (12 months ago)

Rain Chain drainage

added by roann to roann's ideas (13 months ago)

look this look

added by lbbaker81 to lbbaker81's ideas (13 months ago)

rain chain

added by sunchi to sunchi's ideas (13 months ago)

rain chain

added by dgbradley to 25th landscaping (13 months ago)

natural elements

added by amgatz to garden/landscaping (13 months ago)

steel beams as structural/architectural element and rain chain

added by goodchapman to goodchapman's ideas (13 months ago)

the deck railings above the cement slab patio.

added by mdeighton to mdeighton's ideas (13 months ago)

rain chain

added by mktraeden to mktraeden's ideas (13 months ago)

steel

added by erikabaxter to modern (13 months ago)

rain chain

added by boston to boston's ideas (13 months ago)

love the rain chain

added by Mike & Katy Cashman to Exterior (13 months ago)

downspout for gutters

added by SalvageArtisan to Exterior Design Ideas (13 months ago)

Railing

added by chad1080 to chad1080's ideas (13 months ago)

Basement windows

added by jeweljeans to future home (13 months ago)

I beam used as structure/architectural design

added by laxidaisy to laxidaisy's ideas (13 months ago)

steel

added by kswbaker to kswbaker's ideas (13 months ago)

Patio under porch

added by ricepaper1 to Garden (13 months ago)

Rain chain

added by Nicole Farkas to exterior (13 months ago)

rain chain

added by buck7932 to buck7932's ideas (13 months ago)

All glass

added by beverlyhammel to beverlyhammel's Favorites (13 months ago)

Concrete slab

added by mlebeau to Exterior Features (13 months ago)

Rain chains and balcony

added by Melanie Roberson to rroberson1268's ideas (14 months ago)

Drain chain

added by Katie Huffling to khuffling's Favorites (14 months ago)

Simple rain chain

added by spindlestone123 to spindlestone123's ideas (14 months ago)

like our downcomers - like the pebbles

added by dksuttle to rain chain (14 months ago)

Add to Ideabook by Sorensen Architects by Sorensen Architects Although a metal chain hanging from the roof has potential to look rather industrial, this exterior seems to embrace the rugged feel quite well with the help of the various metals used in throughout the architecture

added by xman0214 to xman0214's ideas (14 months ago)

rain chain

added by kschait to kschait's Favorites (14 months ago)

Good downspout idea

added by caldwellhouse to caldwellhouse's ideas (14 months ago)

patio roof

added by mistacheese to mistacheese's ideas (14 months ago)

Steel and wood look, with true rain chains.