On a small corner lot in Del Mar, this proposed residence incorporates innovative massing and spatial organization to accommodate the needs of a family of four within 1,600 SF.
The use of multi-functional spaces to create true indoor/outdoor living results in far larger and more functional spaces than the home's tiny footprint would appear to allow
This three-story home utilizes curved roofs to minimize the overall mass and to generate additional space for mechanical systems and storage
In burying the garage and utility level, the design is able to maximize the utility of the land and create hidden gardens and light wells throughout thus avoiding any dark or viewless indoor spaces
A single stair unites the four levels and also serves as a south-facing light well that illuminates the interiors throughout the day, all year long
By avoiding the use of interior walls, combining rooms into free-flowing spaces and employing disappearing exterior doors and partitions, most every room can be configured in a variety of ways
The curved roofs allow for dramatic vaulted interior volumes while keeping the house cool and comfortable by passively bringing fresh air into the home, drawing it through and expelling it at the top
Two blocks from the beach, this cottage is tailor-made for an active, ecologically-conscious family that prefers walking to driving and makes the most of the temperate Mediterranean climate
Beach Cottage
- Del Mar, CA