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Noel Cross+ArchitectsFirmness . . .
Santa Cruz’s historically eclectic Pleasure Point neighborhood has been evolving in its own quirky way for almost a century, and many of its inhabitants seem to have been around just as long. They cling to the relaxed and funky seaside character of their beach community with an almost indignant provinciality. For both client and architect, neighborhood context became the singular focus of the design; to become the “poster child” for compatibility and sustainability. Dozens of photos were taken of the surrounding area as inspiration, with the goal of honoring the idiosyncratic, fine-grained character and informal scale of a neighborhood built over time.
A low, horizontal weathered ipe fence at the street keeps out surfer vans and neighborhood dogs, and a simple gate beckons visitors to stroll down the boardwalk which gently angles toward the front door. A rusted steel fire pit is the focus of this ground level courtyard, which is encircled by a curving cor-ten garden wall graced by a sweep of horse tail reeds and tufts of feather grass.
Extensive day-lighting throughout the home is achieved with high windows placed in all directions in all major rooms, resulting in an abundance of natural light throughout. The clients report having only to turning on lights at nightfall. Notable are the numerous passive solar design elements: careful attention to overhangs and shading devices at South- and West-facing glass to control heat gain, and passive ventilation via high windows in the tower elements, all are significant contributors to the structure’s energy efficiency.
Commodity . . .
Beautiful views of Monterey Bay and the lively local beach scene became the main drivers in plan and section. The upper floor was intentionally set back to preserve ocean views of the neighbor to the north. The surf obsessed clients wished to be able to see the “break” from their upper floor breakfast table perch, able to take a moment’s notice advantage of some killer waves. A tiny 4,500 s.f. lot and a desire to create a ground level courtyard for entertaining dictated the small footprint. A graceful curving cor-ten and stainless steel stair descends from the upper floor living areas, connecting them to a ground level “sanctuary”.
A small detached art studio/surfboard storage shack in the back yard fulfills functional requirements, and includes an outdoor shower for the post-surf hose down. Parking access off a back alley helps to preserve ground floor space, and allows in the southern sun on the view/courtyard side. A relaxed “bare foot beach house” feel is underscored by weathered oak floors, painted re-sawn wall finishes, and painted wood ceilings, which recall the cozy cabins that stood here at Breakers Beach for nearly a century.
Delight . . .
Commemorating the history of the property was a priority for the surfing couple. With that in mind, they created an artistic reproduction of the original sign that decorated the property for many decades as an homage to the “Cozy Cabins at Breakers Beach”, which now graces the foyer.
This casual assemblage of local vernacular architecture has been informed by the consistent scale and simple materials of nearby cottages, shacks, and bungalows. These influences were distilled down to a palette of board and batt, clapboard, and cedar shiplap, and synthesized with bolder forms that evoke images of nearby Capitola Wharf, beach lifeguard towers, and the client’s “surf shack” program requirements. The landscape design takes its cues from boardwalks, rusted steel fire rings, and native grasses, all of which firmly tie the building to its local beach community. The locals have embraced it as one of their own.
Architect - Noel Cross Architect
Landscape Architect - Christopher Yates
Interior Designer - Gina Viscusi-Elson
Lighting Designer - Vita Pehar Design
Contractor - The Conrado Company
Decora y vende. Interiorismo y decoraciónEn una terraza, la iluminación, con las guirnaldas y con las velas no pueden faltar. ¿Nos tomamos una cerveza?
Interiorismo de Ana Fernández, Fotografía de Ángelo Rodríguez.
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.Ema Peter Photography http://www.emapeter.com/
Constructed by Best Builders. http://www.houzz.com/pro/bestbuildersca/ www.bestbuilders.ca
Robert M. Cain, ArchitectBoys bedroom and loft study
Photo: Rob Karosis
Idéer för lantliga pojkrum kombinerat med sovrum och för 4-10-åringar, med gula väggar och mellanmörkt trägolv
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Clear Home Designhow would you like to watch a movie in this home theatre! an exciting use of cobalt blue in the leather theatre seating and again in the ceiling's LED design. countertops are in back lit onyx and the wood walls and bar cabinetry are in stained walnut.
Patrick Meneguzzi InteriorsPhotography by Matthew Moore
Inspiration för små moderna balkonger insynsskydd, med takförlängning
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Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerLocated in Toronto’s Beaches district, 150_W addresses the challenges of maximizing southern exposure within an east-west oriented mid-lot while exploring opportunities for extended outdoor living spaces designed for the Canadian climate. The building’s plan and section is focused around a south-facing side-yard terrace creating an L-shaped cantilevered volume which helps shelter it from the winter winds while leaving it open to the warmth of the winter sun. This side terrace engages the site and home both spatially and environmentally, extending the interior living environment to a protected outdoor space for year-round use, while providing the framework for integrated passive design strategies.
Architect: nkA
Photography: Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com
Cathy Schwabe Architecture2nd floor deck garden, Built in outdoor tub, planters and operable shade screen.
Architect: Cathy Schwabe Architecture
Interior Design: John Lum Architecture
Landscape Architect: Arterra LLP, Vera Gates
Lighting Design: Alice Prussin
Photograph : David Wakely
Екатерина Дурава / DKART design studioIdéer för vintage beige toaletter, med luckor med upphöjd panel, blå skåp, ett undermonterad handfat och beiget golv
DDB Design Development & BuildingExteriors of DDB Design Development & Building Houses, Landscape Design by Landscape Architects, photography by Urban Angles.
Exempel på en mellanstor modern rektangulär pool på baksidan av huset
Exempel på en mellanstor modern rektangulär pool på baksidan av huset
Made of WoodBild på ett stort funkis hemmagym med grovkök, med klinkergolv i keramik och beige väggar
Fairview Custom HomesFairview Builders, LLC
Inspiration för rustika sovrum, med gröna väggar och ljust trägolv
Inspiration för rustika sovrum, med gröna väggar och ljust trägolv
PORCELANOSA GroupFossil Grey Texture 12”x24” – Exterior Balcony Floors (360 sq. ft)
Architect: Eisner Design LLC
Find a Porcelanosa Showroom near you today: http://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/home/locations.aspx
The Grid ArchitectsPhotographix India
Inredning av ett modernt huvudsovrum, med bruna väggar och grått golv
Inredning av ett modernt huvudsovrum, med bruna väggar och grått golv
RLH StudioSpacecrafting Photography
Maritim inredning av ett gästrum, med beige väggar och mellanmörkt trägolv
Maritim inredning av ett gästrum, med beige väggar och mellanmörkt trägolv
Andersson-Wise ArchitectsArt Gray
Idéer för ett rustikt brunt trähus, med allt i ett plan och platt tak
Idéer för ett rustikt brunt trähus, med allt i ett plan och platt tak
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