House in the open land with the glass wall by DWYERDESIGN

This 2,500 sq ft retreat located just south of Carmel in a canyon off route 1 required many consultants to get planning approval. The land had no services so a well, septic system and electricity had to be provided to the site. The client requested that the structure be exposed and expressed in the architecture. We created an open plan with glass walls dividing the spaces on the upper floor. This allows the roof to be seen continuously from both the interior and the exterior. The floor plan was created with a double height central living space flanked by a bedroom on either side and a utility bar containing the kitchen , two bathrooms and storage. The roof of the utility bar is a deck that faces into 200 redwoods, also known as "the cathedral". The open living space has a large glass box that opens to a deck, the canyon creek., and a warm fire nook. The solid volume of the stair is the interior wall to the living space and the wall to the exterior deck. this emphasizes the indoor outdoor connection. Upstairs is another bedroom and a bridge that connects to a library with the bookcases acting as the guardrails. The exterior

materials need no maintenance. The copper standing seem siding, glass, steel and plaster are non flammable materials. The 15' high fence at the front of the house acts as a facade skin, guard rail, and screen to the master bedroom suite outdoor space. The simple plan and use of materials create spaces that come alive and transform in response to the changing exterior light.

Source : dwyer-design