This home, originally designed for a young family from the Bay Area, makes the most of a very difficult site. The small lot contained over a dozen protected oaks, pines and cypress and was fronted by one of the busier streets in Carmel. The resultant design consists of two simple cedar-clad gables which are linked via a transparent entry hall that allows views from the street through to the protected oaks beyond. By separating the volumes of the house, we were able to step the mass of the structure with the slope of the land. A large bi-folding door opens the public interior spaces to a thoughtfully designed outdoor area in front of the house. The upstairs bedrooms enjoy access to a rooftop deck which captures views beyond the tree canopies to the ridgelines of Carmel Valley beyond.

general contractor:
Rocky Macquire Construction
https://www.rockymaguire.com

landscape architect:
Michael Bliss
https://blisslandarch.com

photography:
Ethan Gordan
http://ethan-gordon.com