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DesignARCFalcon House is located on Falcon Ridge Road, which winds along a steeply inclined ridge in a stretch of foothills within Carmel Valley in Monterey County. An old lichen covered barn and split rail, cedar fences characterize this area known as Markham Ranch, and contrast sharply with the preponderance of sprawling, large estate-style homes, many more at-home in the Italian countryside than any landscape of California.
Designed for a young family, Falcon House responds to the family’s desire to live a more modest lifestyle, eschewing overt displays of extravagance for an intimate and deferential relation to nature.
The 3,200-square-foot residence occupies a difficult portion of the northern slope of a hillside, overlooking a verdant valley and oriented toward Castle Rock in the distance. The steep terrain necessitated a compartmentalized plan capable of negotiating the gentle hillock at the center of the site. A corridor bridge spans two pieces of the house, uniting living and sleeping spaces and allowing an existing watercourse to flow essentially through the house unobstructed.
Large panels of glass open the living spaces to the landscape, beneath the deep overhang of a butterfly roof. Operable clerestories placed high on the window-wall allow prevailing breezes to cool the interior spaces. The bedroom wing of the house hugs the hillside as it turns to the west, ensuring privacy from the main living spaces. The sense of seclusion and protection of this wing is reinforced by its lower roofline and its embedment into the hill.
Initial resistance by neighboring homeowners has given way to appreciation, having seen the results of careful siting and a material and color palate sympathetic to the surrounding hillsides. The dwelling embodies an attitude of respect for the landscape, and through that perspective Falcon House has become as natural a part of its environment as the hawks flying overhead.
2008 AIA Orange County Chapter Merit Award
Doug GreenwellBecause the lot is two tiered, a "boardwalk" bridge spans from the upper tier of the front yard to the front door at floor level. The boardwalk fits well with the coastal style of this Annapolis home.
Fiorito Interior DesignWhen my client purchased his circa 1980s home several years ago, it came with a bland, dated guest bathroom. He was eager to swap his brass accented shower doors, counter "bridge" spanning the toilet, wall-to-wall mirror, and terra cotta tiled floor for a sleeker, more contemporary looking space.
We gutted the entire space except for the tub which was in perfect condition and replaced the boring, square beige tiles with large format tiles of a subtle, threaded pattern. A decorative, highly textured band of stainless steel, stone, and glass runs through the shower and defines the counter of the new dark vanity which is now in scale with the room. New sconces in matte opal glass are twined with ribbons of forged iron. Walls are in a chic hue called Thunder Grey. The modern sink hardware features a chrome trough spout and stylized square handles. The counter top, with its soft grey and blue-green clouds, is fabricated from a single piece of Sea Pearl quartzite. The shower edges and niche are lined in a polished chrome detail for a clean, minimalist look. And finally, the shower hardware with a bar and hand held shower head echoes the modernist approach to the space.
Photo by Bernardo Grijalva
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Hamilton Snowber ArchitectsOn a site that slopes gently down to Penobscot Bay, a Washington couple with four grown children sought to develop a house that would serve as a summer home and vacation destination for the family.
Drawing from the New England vernacular of simple forms and traditional materials, the house provides modern spaces for living with two parallel but offset two-story gabled wings linked by a bridge spanning an open Great Room. This soaring space, anchored at one end by a large granite-clad fireplace, serves to link the house together, and to provide premier views of the ocean to the east. A wall of windows and doors opens to a combination covered and screened porch, providing access to a lawn sloping to the rocky coast.
An open Kitchen serves the Dining Area and porch, as well as a link to the south yard and a view to an intimate cove. A private Library on the west wall provides a quiet away space.
At the north wing, the Master Suite, including a Study, gains access to a private patio with commanding views of the ocean below.
The upper levels of the north and south wings, provide bedrooms for the children and their families. An open bridge links the wings and provides views to the Great Room below, the sea beyond, and the front entry court to the north.
A detached garage keeps cars out of view and provides a second-story get-away room.
This house was completed in the summer of 2015.
CG&S Design-BuildDesign by Mark Lind
Project Management by Jon Strain
Photo by Patrick Wong
An extensively xeriscaped landscape plan for the entire lot includes a new system of berms designed to redirect floodwaters away from the house and to the creek in back. So as not to penetrate the berms at the street, an entirely new stepped entry element was created, with a large steel planter and stone walls that match the home’s exterior. A new drystack stone “arroyo” in front of the house acts as a backup flood control element, should an excessive amount of water ever penetrate the berms. An ipe’ and steel entry bridge spans the arroyo and provides pleasant access to the home’s glass and cypress front door. In order to provide shelter for arriving guests and shield the home’s entry from the blistering western sun, a new front porch structure was designed using wood posts comprised of four smaller individual posts bolted together. These in turn support a large glulam beam holding the fir roof structure, whose materials and detailing match the cover of the rear deck.
Prater Architects, Inc.Photos by: Brent Haywood Photography. www.brenthaywoodphotography.com
Inspiration for a large modern wooden spiral open and glass railing staircase remodel in San Diego
Inspiration for a large modern wooden spiral open and glass railing staircase remodel in San Diego
Dynia ArchitectsThis vacation home, situated on a three acre wooded site, is an addition to the original modest house and garage. The program called for the addition of approximately 3,000 square feet to include living, dining, kitchen, and master bedroom space. A pavilion was created to the west of the existing house, with an internal bridge that spans a water element and connects both structures.
This strategy of separation allowed exploration of a new architecture that combined the timber tradition of the mountains with contemporary elements like expansive glass and an open plan. This is expressed by the great weight of the timber frame structure, which takes the form of two girder trusses that rest upon stone masses. On the west the truss is positioned outside the glass wall of the house. This creates a sense of depth that allows the building to dissolve into the landscape, and on a practical note, provides sun screening.
A.I.A. Wyoming Chapter Design Award of Merit 2001
Project Year: Pre-2005
Dino Carbetta Italian Fine Art Photography“Venetian canal pastel sunset”… I never knew quite where I was going in Venice, but just followed the canal, or became trapped by the canals with no way of crossing and had to backtrack. Probably not the best way to traverse the Venice Lagoon. My last evening in Venice I accidently stumbled on Ponte dei Scalzi, "bridge of the barefoot [monks],” one of only four bridges in Venice to span the Grand Canal. The bridge connects the Sestieri of Santa Croce and Cannaregio. I set up my camera facing east in view of the dome and campanile of Chiesa di San Geremia, which contains the relics of Saint Lucy, the patron saint of our eyes. After taking many images of the descending sun, I decided to follow the sun by way of the church of San Geremia taking a hard left northwest along the Cannaregioa Canal, and taking this photo of the setting sun from the bridge, Ponte delle Guglie. After the sun set, I found my way back to my favorite restaurant, Hosteria Al Vecio Bragosso.
Marquise PoolsThis shot shows the large island accessed by the travertine bridge that spans over lower lazy river. The entertaining island has a firepit, sitting area, and a 10 person spa with stacked stone spilways, and the spa has its own small beach entry.
Sabrina Alfin InteriorsGuest bedroom featuring custom photo mural of San Francisco's "Cupid's Span" by Claes Oldenburg, framed by the Bay Bridge. Graphic black and white design elements and artwork, combined with reclaimed wood accents make this a clean and comfy retreat for out of town guests and family. Photos, including the mural photo, by Dean J. Biriny.
Specialty GardensTwo custom built garden bridges spanning a natural backyard stream. Paul Kiefer / Specialty Gardens LLC, Grand Haven, MI
Design ideas for a traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in Detroit for summer.
Design ideas for a traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in Detroit for summer.
Hamilton Snowber ArchitectsOn a site that slopes gently down to Penobscot Bay, a Washington couple with four grown children sought to develop a house that would serve as a summer home and vacation destination for the family.
Drawing from the New England vernacular of simple forms and traditional materials, the house provides modern spaces for living with two parallel but offset two-story gabled wings linked by a bridge spanning an open Great Room. This soaring space, anchored at one end by a large granite-clad fireplace, serves to link the house together, and to provide premier views of the ocean to the east. A wall of windows and doors opens to a combination covered and screened porch, providing access to a lawn sloping to the rocky coast.
An open Kitchen serves the Dining Area and porch, as well as a link to the south yard and a view to an intimate cove. A private Library on the west wall provides a quiet away space.
At the north wing, the Master Suite, including a Study, gains access to a private patio with commanding views of the ocean below.
The upper levels of the north and south wings, provide bedrooms for the children and their families. An open bridge links the wings and provides views to the Great Room below, the sea beyond, and the front entry court to the north.
A detached garage keeps cars out of view and provides a second-story get-away room.
This house was completed in the summer of 2015.
Hamilton Snowber ArchitectsOn a site that slopes gently down to Penobscot Bay, a Washington couple with four grown children sought to develop a house that would serve as a summer home and vacation destination for the family.
Drawing from the New England vernacular of simple forms and traditional materials, the house provides modern spaces for living with two parallel but offset two-story gabled wings linked by a bridge spanning an open Great Room. This soaring space, anchored at one end by a large granite-clad fireplace, serves to link the house together, and to provide premier views of the ocean to the east. A wall of windows and doors opens to a combination covered and screened porch, providing access to a lawn sloping to the rocky coast.
An open Kitchen serves the Dining Area and porch, as well as a link to the south yard and a view to an intimate cove. A private Library on the west wall provides a quiet away space.
At the north wing, the Master Suite, including a Study, gains access to a private patio with commanding views of the ocean below.
The upper levels of the north and south wings, provide bedrooms for the children and their families. An open bridge links the wings and provides views to the Great Room below, the sea beyond, and the front entry court to the north.
A detached garage keeps cars out of view and provides a second-story get-away room.
This house was completed in the summer of 2015.
Sabrina Alfin InteriorsGuest bedroom featuring custom photo mural of San Francisco's "Cupid's Span" by Claes Oldenburg, framed by the Bay Bridge. Graphic black and white design elements and artwork, combined with reclaimed wood accents make this a clean and comfy retreat for out of town guests and family. Photos, including the mural photo, by Dean J. Biriny.
TR2 ArchitectureThis modern Craftsman home designed by Van Lewis and Tom Russell overlooks a golf course & Olympic park. Stone & Cedar, curved roofs, exposed timber rafters, ample decks and a 3 car garage highlight this modern twist on traditional craftsman elements. This home boasts long axial views from the guest suite through the library and across a bridge (that spans a creek) to the Master bedroom fireplace. Copper standing seam on the curved roofs, unique rusted steel railings, and custom exterior light fixtures complete the picture.
Specialty GardensTwo custom built garden bridges spanning a natural backyard stream. Paul Kiefer / Specialty Gardens LLC, Grand Haven, MI
Inspiration for a traditional full sun backyard landscaping in Detroit for summer.
Inspiration for a traditional full sun backyard landscaping in Detroit for summer.
Specialty GardensTwo custom built garden bridges spanning a natural backyard stream. Annual flower bed mixed with roses and boxwood shrubs. Paul Kiefer / Specialty Gardens LLC, Grand Haven, MI
DesignARCFalcon House is located on Falcon Ridge Road, which winds along a steeply inclined ridge in a stretch of foothills within Carmel Valley in Monterey County. An old lichen covered barn and split rail, cedar fences characterize this area known as Markham Ranch, and contrast sharply with the preponderance of sprawling, large estate-style homes, many more at-home in the Italian countryside than any landscape of California.
Designed for a young family, Falcon House responds to the family’s desire to live a more modest lifestyle, eschewing overt displays of extravagance for an intimate and deferential relation to nature.
The 3,200-square-foot residence occupies a difficult portion of the northern slope of a hillside, overlooking a verdant valley and oriented toward Castle Rock in the distance. The steep terrain necessitated a compartmentalized plan capable of negotiating the gentle hillock at the center of the site. A corridor bridge spans two pieces of the house, uniting living and sleeping spaces and allowing an existing watercourse to flow essentially through the house unobstructed.
Large panels of glass open the living spaces to the landscape, beneath the deep overhang of a butterfly roof. Operable clerestories placed high on the window-wall allow prevailing breezes to cool the interior spaces. The bedroom wing of the house hugs the hillside as it turns to the west, ensuring privacy from the main living spaces. The sense of seclusion and protection of this wing is reinforced by its lower roofline and its embedment into the hill.
Initial resistance by neighboring homeowners has given way to appreciation, having seen the results of careful siting and a material and color palate sympathetic to the surrounding hillsides. The dwelling embodies an attitude of respect for the landscape, and through that perspective Falcon House has become as natural a part of its environment as the hawks flying overhead.
2008 AIA Orange County Chapter Merit Award
Elements ArchitectureThe 3,200 sf. residence occupies a difficult portion of a northern sloped hillside, overlooking a verdant valley toward Castle Rock. The steep terrain necessitated a compartmentalized plan capable of negotiating the gentle hillock at the center of the site. A corridor/bridge spans between two pieces of the house, uniting living and sleeping spaces, and allowing an existing watercourse to flow essentially through the house unobstructed.
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