Groovy in the Grove
Awarded the prestigious 2016 American Institute of Architects OC Citation Award for Best Custom Home - Unbuilt
Awarded the 2011 Golden Nugget Grand Honors for Best On the Boards Custom Home
Envisioned as a hidden gem nestled within a hillside grove of fragrant eucalyptus trees, the Dillon Residence rewards the adventurous who find their way to the end of this narrow hillside street overlooking the picturesque coastline of Laguna.
Formed as a collection of related, but independent structures linked by a circulation spine, the house provides a sequence of tailored experiences as one moves from the ceremonial living areas near the entry, past the inner courtyard and waterfall pool to the serene, more intimate spaces at the back of the lot.
Each space offers a unique moment of understanding, not only of the site and the dramatic views beyond, but also of your place within the home.
The AIAOC Awards jury admired how the siting of the program and arrangement of the building masses masterfully connected the forms of the house to the form of the land. They noted that the various roof planes proposed work well to help organize the house and articulate the spaces within it.
Awarded the 2011 Golden Nugget Grand Honors for Best On the Boards Custom Home
Envisioned as a hidden gem nestled within a hillside grove of fragrant eucalyptus trees, the Dillon Residence rewards the adventurous who find their way to the end of this narrow hillside street overlooking the picturesque coastline of Laguna.
Formed as a collection of related, but independent structures linked by a circulation spine, the house provides a sequence of tailored experiences as one moves from the ceremonial living areas near the entry, past the inner courtyard and waterfall pool to the serene, more intimate spaces at the back of the lot.
Each space offers a unique moment of understanding, not only of the site and the dramatic views beyond, but also of your place within the home.
The AIAOC Awards jury admired how the siting of the program and arrangement of the building masses masterfully connected the forms of the house to the form of the land. They noted that the various roof planes proposed work well to help organize the house and articulate the spaces within it.
Project Year: 2011
Country: United States
