Modern Design

The gated home is a quiet and private sanctuary, yet it's only a 15-minute drive from downtown Santa Barbara.

The family room on the lower floor opens up the swimming pool and hot tub.

Mirror Point Cottage, hovering on legs of steel, recasts the idea of the weathered Nova Scotia fisherman's shack.

Corrugated Cor-Ten steel clads the entryway that connects the two cedar-clad wings.

The home opens up to expansive seaside views to the west, while its street-facing, eastern facade is obscured by trees. The firm notes that the architects "conservatively [punched] openings to protect the residence from the noise and visual clutter of the abutting busy Highway 1."

This airy home makes the most of its beachside location with sustainable design, careful siting, and an expansive, glazed facade.

Cocoyoc House Floor Plan A Deck B Pool C Kitchen D Bathroom E Bedroom F Dining room G Living room H Master bedroom I Media room

A massive concrete hearth, placed just off center, anchors the living room. The Douglas fir floors have been painted a creamy white.