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A private terrace overlooks an alleyway on the main floor’s southeastern end. “[The home’s] outdoor spaces are all to varying degrees extensions of interior space,” Schaer says.
A private terrace overlooks an alleyway on the main floor’s southeastern end. “[The home’s] outdoor spaces are all to varying degrees extensions of interior space,” Schaer says.
Dining chairs by Billani W.
Dining chairs by Billani W.
The rear garden, visible from this living court, includes a vegetable patch, fruit trees, and lawn for plenty of play area.
The rear garden, visible from this living court, includes a vegetable patch, fruit trees, and lawn for plenty of play area.
Perforated steel screens provide shading and privacy to the interior living spaces. The garden extends from the inner courtyard to the rear yard with open, connected spaces.
Perforated steel screens provide shading and privacy to the interior living spaces. The garden extends from the inner courtyard to the rear yard with open, connected spaces.
Concrete stairs lead from the kitchen to the pool area. A peekaboo perforated screen crafted from black metal allows guests to see the activity unfolding inside.
Concrete stairs lead from the kitchen to the pool area. A peekaboo perforated screen crafted from black metal allows guests to see the activity unfolding inside.
One of the main reasons why balconies aren’t used as frequently as they could be is because they are often too small and hence a little claustrophobic. When planning balconies, it helps if you can make them as large and open as possible, and locate them in a spot with prime views like what architect Bruce Bolander has done with this Canyon house on a sloping site in Malibu.
One of the main reasons why balconies aren’t used as frequently as they could be is because they are often too small and hence a little claustrophobic. When planning balconies, it helps if you can make them as large and open as possible, and locate them in a spot with prime views like what architect Bruce Bolander has done with this Canyon house on a sloping site in Malibu.
Bifold sliding doors seamlessly open the dining space to an outdoor deck, which also cantilevers over the backyard. The space is covered by a balcony off of the master suite.
Bifold sliding doors seamlessly open the dining space to an outdoor deck, which also cantilevers over the backyard. The space is covered by a balcony off of the master suite.
The patio at the front of the house offers a view of the balcony that connects the second-floor bedrooms.
The patio at the front of the house offers a view of the balcony that connects the second-floor bedrooms.
A balcony that looks out to the busy port.
A balcony that looks out to the busy port.
An inset private balcony was also part of the addition. “It’s basically a rain screen exterior,” says Jason. “There's a bunch of layers of waterproofing below it with this wood screen on top. So, in theory it also acts similar to a sunshade to let the air ventilate from behind it, so it keeps the space cooler than traditional siding wood.”
An inset private balcony was also part of the addition. “It’s basically a rain screen exterior,” says Jason. “There's a bunch of layers of waterproofing below it with this wood screen on top. So, in theory it also acts similar to a sunshade to let the air ventilate from behind it, so it keeps the space cooler than traditional siding wood.”
On the balcony, a Hay table is surrounded by Article chairs. The planters are by Portland outfit Wildehaus.
On the balcony, a Hay table is surrounded by Article chairs. The planters are by Portland outfit Wildehaus.
Exterior Balcony
Exterior Balcony
Though devoid of period ornamentation, the attic loft follows the same monochromatic palette and feels like a natural extension of the ground floor.
Though devoid of period ornamentation, the attic loft follows the same monochromatic palette and feels like a natural extension of the ground floor.
The living room connects to a small balcony.
The living room connects to a small balcony.