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Rooftop garden and outdoor living space, biophilic design. Outdoor dining area and pergola.
Rooftop garden and outdoor living space, biophilic design. Outdoor dining area and pergola.
Exterior details.
Exterior details.
Mountain Home Exterior
Mountain Home Exterior
The residence is clad in a combination of vertical grain cedar, Firestone aluminum, and Corten standing-seam metal. The stone is Frontier Sandstone.
The residence is clad in a combination of vertical grain cedar, Firestone aluminum, and Corten standing-seam metal. The stone is Frontier Sandstone.
In October 2009, La Bodega, a winery and hotel operated by Rough Luxe Experience, opened its doors near the Spanish town of Palamos. The winery structure, designed by RCR Arquitectes, is defined by a sequence of parallel steel blades leaning diagonally backwards and sideways.
In October 2009, La Bodega, a winery and hotel operated by Rough Luxe Experience, opened its doors near the Spanish town of Palamos. The winery structure, designed by RCR Arquitectes, is defined by a sequence of parallel steel blades leaning diagonally backwards and sideways.
View Towards Lake from Pool Terrace
View Towards Lake from Pool Terrace
Kitchen
Kitchen
Living Room / View Towards Lake Michigan
Living Room / View Towards Lake Michigan
The gabions hold smooth rocks from the nearby San Luis Rey River; a fireplace feature is flanked by benches.
The gabions hold smooth rocks from the nearby San Luis Rey River; a fireplace feature is flanked by benches.
A custom rain-gutter system collects even slight amounts of precipitation in an underground cistern and distributes it to the yard. The Cor-Ten pivoting window is by Brian Linn of Vincent Designs.
A custom rain-gutter system collects even slight amounts of precipitation in an underground cistern and distributes it to the yard. The Cor-Ten pivoting window is by Brian Linn of Vincent Designs.
The physical structure is integrated into the natural landscape, with a view of a permaculture vineyard in the background. All wine and produce served to visitors is grown on the estate, reflecting the Rough Luxe focus on provenance and authenticity.
The physical structure is integrated into the natural landscape, with a view of a permaculture vineyard in the background. All wine and produce served to visitors is grown on the estate, reflecting the Rough Luxe focus on provenance and authenticity.
RCR's inspiration from the steel blade sculptures of Richard Serra and layers of space and vegetation in traditional Japanese Zen gardens are evident in the winery they designed at La Bodega.
RCR's inspiration from the steel blade sculptures of Richard Serra and layers of space and vegetation in traditional Japanese Zen gardens are evident in the winery they designed at La Bodega.
A outward-looking view from the interior of the winery that reflects RCR's architectural philosophy. They create buildings in reaction to existing features of the landscape and reveal new dimensions in the topography of the site. Relying upon steel, glass and other modern materials, they are concerned with the experience of light, shadow, earth, water and air.
A outward-looking view from the interior of the winery that reflects RCR's architectural philosophy. They create buildings in reaction to existing features of the landscape and reveal new dimensions in the topography of the site. Relying upon steel, glass and other modern materials, they are concerned with the experience of light, shadow, earth, water and air.
Approaching the home from above, guests encounter a green roof that feels united with the landscape beyond. The entry sequence presents purposefully framed views that hide and reveal the lake.
Approaching the home from above, guests encounter a green roof that feels united with the landscape beyond. The entry sequence presents purposefully framed views that hide and reveal the lake.
“We sought to create a house that would not damage the environment and not be too visible,” says architect Tina Gregorič. A single zigzagging roof stretches over 5,380 square feet, doubling the area of the interior spaces and serving as an ideal spot for sunset cocktails and whale-watching.
“We sought to create a house that would not damage the environment and not be too visible,” says architect Tina Gregorič. A single zigzagging roof stretches over 5,380 square feet, doubling the area of the interior spaces and serving as an ideal spot for sunset cocktails and whale-watching.
The architects designed the large glass expanses in the dining and living areas so that their frames are hidden from view. “I love the way the light comes into the cabin and meets the curved surfaces of the walls and ceilings,” Bae Brandtzæg says. The kitchen’s custom cabinets were designed by Atelier Oslo and constructed by the contractor, Byggmester Bård Bredesen. The gas-powered stove, oven, and fridge are by VERA.
The architects designed the large glass expanses in the dining and living areas so that their frames are hidden from view. “I love the way the light comes into the cabin and meets the curved surfaces of the walls and ceilings,” Bae Brandtzæg says. The kitchen’s custom cabinets were designed by Atelier Oslo and constructed by the contractor, Byggmester Bård Bredesen. The gas-powered stove, oven, and fridge are by VERA.
The west side is clad with six shutters made of horizontal, western red cedar slats that can be opened or closed with a single movement. "We wanted it to be able to feel cozy when needed," Oostenbruggen says.
The west side is clad with six shutters made of horizontal, western red cedar slats that can be opened or closed with a single movement. "We wanted it to be able to feel cozy when needed," Oostenbruggen says.
When the shutters are closed, the house assumes an introverted character.
When the shutters are closed, the house assumes an introverted character.