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The design of Dutton Architects reinforced the idea of simple rooms built around an open courtyard, linked by a deep roof overhang for shade. The idea is basically an interpretation of a traditional Spanish courtyard house or hacienda. In this image, one can see that the front door leads to a covered vestibule that is open to the air and views.
The design of Dutton Architects reinforced the idea of simple rooms built around an open courtyard, linked by a deep roof overhang for shade. The idea is basically an interpretation of a traditional Spanish courtyard house or hacienda. In this image, one can see that the front door leads to a covered vestibule that is open to the air and views.
This view from the entry vestibule. A paved floor of custom terracotta tiles, covered by a deep covered wood pergola, leads to a view of the pool in the foreground, the Riviera Country Club in the middle ground, and the Santa Monica Mountains in the background. The idea of a passively shaded, cooled building, along with radiant heat in all floor surfaces, inside and out, made air-conditioning not necessary. Our client wanted to feel that he was living life simply as they would have when the original house was built, without the need for modern cooling and heating technologies.
This view from the entry vestibule. A paved floor of custom terracotta tiles, covered by a deep covered wood pergola, leads to a view of the pool in the foreground, the Riviera Country Club in the middle ground, and the Santa Monica Mountains in the background. The idea of a passively shaded, cooled building, along with radiant heat in all floor surfaces, inside and out, made air-conditioning not necessary. Our client wanted to feel that he was living life simply as they would have when the original house was built, without the need for modern cooling and heating technologies.
Entry Vestibule to Living Room This is a view to the original living room from the entry vestibule. The handpainted tiles are original and were saved for use in the restoration. The walls are original adobe.Entry Vestibule to Living Room This is a view to the original living room from the entry vestibule. The handpainted tiles are original and were saved for use in the restoration. The walls are original adobe.
Entry Vestibule to Living Room This is a view to the original living room from the entry vestibule. The handpainted tiles are original and were saved for use in the restoration. The walls are original adobe.Entry Vestibule to Living Room This is a view to the original living room from the entry vestibule. The handpainted tiles are original and were saved for use in the restoration. The walls are original adobe.
The original living room featured tall heavy timber trusses, wood ceilings and floors, a massive fireplace, and french doors with decorative iron screens. Dutton Architects sandblasted the ceiling and trusses, rebuilt the fireplace, restored the adobe walls, replaced the doors and windows, and installed a new floor with radiant heat.
The original living room featured tall heavy timber trusses, wood ceilings and floors, a massive fireplace, and french doors with decorative iron screens. Dutton Architects sandblasted the ceiling and trusses, rebuilt the fireplace, restored the adobe walls, replaced the doors and windows, and installed a new floor with radiant heat.
View of the kitchen showing the eating counter. The caesarstone countertop also continues up to be a monolithic backsplash.
View of the kitchen showing the eating counter. The caesarstone countertop also continues up to be a monolithic backsplash.
The home office in La Mesa Residence has been placed between the main house and the master bedroom suite in an outside area. The terra cotta floors of the terrace come into this room, and the high wood ceilings are a continuation of the pergola roof. "By using the Hopes steel-sash doors and windows we were able to make this outdoor space actually an interior home office space," say Dutton Architects.
The home office in La Mesa Residence has been placed between the main house and the master bedroom suite in an outside area. The terra cotta floors of the terrace come into this room, and the high wood ceilings are a continuation of the pergola roof. "By using the Hopes steel-sash doors and windows we were able to make this outdoor space actually an interior home office space," say Dutton Architects.
The roof of La Mesa Residence extends above an outdoor room that can be used for casual dining, shaded lounging during the day, or simply relaxing by the fire in the evenings.
The roof of La Mesa Residence extends above an outdoor room that can be used for casual dining, shaded lounging during the day, or simply relaxing by the fire in the evenings.
The details of this outdoor but covered room integrate the exterior and interior details. The flooring and roof match the pergola, and the massive walls and fireplace, along with the custom historic iron chandelier, make it feel like a room. The arched opening frames views of the Santa Monica mountains.
The details of this outdoor but covered room integrate the exterior and interior details. The flooring and roof match the pergola, and the massive walls and fireplace, along with the custom historic iron chandelier, make it feel like a room. The arched opening frames views of the Santa Monica mountains.