Mountain Song

A San Diego architect creates a bold, energy-efficient complement to the Western landscape.
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From the floor of Pauma Valley, in northern San Diego County, the 6,142-foot peak of Palomar Mountain is a dominating presence. It virtually pours into one of the valley’s newest homes, where a floor-to-ceiling wall of sliding glass doors and a roofline pitched skyward heighten the visual impact. Designed by San Diego–based StudioAnderson, this 1,800-square-foot two-bedroom residence is really a mountain theater.

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Nate Berg
Nate Berg is an assistant editor at Planetizen, an urban-planning-news website.

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