Mountain House. Built in the hills of the
Montclair District of Oakland, this redwood and glass house
captures a beautiful view of both the Oakland Bay and Golden
Gate Bridges from most of the rooms of the house. Sited among
the pine trees on a steep slope, the design has a very light
footprint with little environmental impact.
Designed and built
on steep slopes high above the road, this environmentally sensitive and
structurally complex building provided a solution that minimized the impact
on the natural surroundings while it maximized the views and enjoyment of
the owners.
Perched 30 feet above the slopes
below, the master bath offers phenomenal views while maintaining the private
feeling of life in a tree house.
Entire rooms are cantilevered
over the slope for minimum environmental impact and maximum drama.
Entire rooms are cantilevered
over the slope for minimum environmental impact.
An elegant redwood sculpture
seves as a dramatic and open stair connecting the four levels of the mountain
house.
Strategically placed art niches
designed to display specific pieces include lighting appropriate for the
individual work.
The client inspects the details.
The carpet wrapped stair treads are suspended from the redwood and fir railings
with steel rods.
The view from the bathroom.
Isabel Segunda Beach House. Built into the hillside overlooking Glass Beach, this two-unit structure sports views from water level to 35 feet above. The open design is all about the environment and the views. With access to the garages from the lower road and the pedestrian entrance from the higher road, the occupants get the best of both worlds. The structure is concrete with integral colored stucco so that painting is not required. The finishes are minimalist within the limitations of local talent.
