SubscribeSign In

Peter's house ideas

View 121 Photos
The 15-foot windows provide breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and blue ocean waters.
The 15-foot windows provide breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and blue ocean waters.
The 12 homes are for-sale and rented throughout the year to tourists. When POLO Architects first become involved with the project, they wanted to make sure that the designs would be "as viable and sustainable as possible," POLO Architects Co-founder Patrick Lootens says.
The 12 homes are for-sale and rented throughout the year to tourists. When POLO Architects first become involved with the project, they wanted to make sure that the designs would be "as viable and sustainable as possible," POLO Architects Co-founder Patrick Lootens says.
The Pacific restaurant is an indoor/outdoor space that exudes warmth by mixing materials like polished granite, warm local Cabo stone, and limestone with teak and ipe woods.
The Pacific restaurant is an indoor/outdoor space that exudes warmth by mixing materials like polished granite, warm local Cabo stone, and limestone with teak and ipe woods.
Reds, oranges, and wood tones blend to create a warm setting for gathering with friends and family.
Reds, oranges, and wood tones blend to create a warm setting for gathering with friends and family.
Glass panels pivot to let air circulate and merge the interior with the exterior.
Glass panels pivot to let air circulate and merge the interior with the exterior.
The threshold between the indoor and outdoor space is marked by the wood band at the walls and ceiling, where doors slide open and closed.
The threshold between the indoor and outdoor space is marked by the wood band at the walls and ceiling, where doors slide open and closed.
Originally built by Walter Thomas Brooks in 1962, this Napa abode received a breath of fresh air in the form of a new kitchen by Henrybuilt. Maintaining its connection to the living and dining areas, the room is anchored by an island with leather pulls. Its pared-down look, in harmony with the other spaces, is defined by minimal open shelving, built-in storage, and refined matte finishes.
Originally built by Walter Thomas Brooks in 1962, this Napa abode received a breath of fresh air in the form of a new kitchen by Henrybuilt. Maintaining its connection to the living and dining areas, the room is anchored by an island with leather pulls. Its pared-down look, in harmony with the other spaces, is defined by minimal open shelving, built-in storage, and refined matte finishes.
Contrasting expanses of glass and rammed earth wrap Bill Gawthrop and Diane Taylor’s home in Yorkville, California. The couple’s bedroom is located at one end of the house and their offices are at the other, with an open-plan kitchen, living room, and dining area in between. The bed frame is Gawthrop’s own design.
Contrasting expanses of glass and rammed earth wrap Bill Gawthrop and Diane Taylor’s home in Yorkville, California. The couple’s bedroom is located at one end of the house and their offices are at the other, with an open-plan kitchen, living room, and dining area in between. The bed frame is Gawthrop’s own design.
The living room’s large wall of glass frames a view of the adjoining grassy field and Puget Sound, visually blending indoors and outdoors.
The living room’s large wall of glass frames a view of the adjoining grassy field and Puget Sound, visually blending indoors and outdoors.
A triangular skylight brings additional light into the kitchen, which connects seamlessly with the living area and dining room.
A triangular skylight brings additional light into the kitchen, which connects seamlessly with the living area and dining room.
The alfresco shower offers another opportunity to appreciate the landscape.
The alfresco shower offers another opportunity to appreciate the landscape.
A view of the wine/fire lounge looking out toward the entry.
A view of the wine/fire lounge looking out toward the entry.
Verano-brushed 12x24 limestone flooring lines the great room. Ample glazing lets in plenty of natural light.
Verano-brushed 12x24 limestone flooring lines the great room. Ample glazing lets in plenty of natural light.
A north-facing view of the open great room and master suite to the left from the desert wash.
A north-facing view of the open great room and master suite to the left from the desert wash.
“We wanted to ‘cap’ the dwelling with a generous, almost sweeping canopy that would keep the majority of the high sun exposure areas in shade,” says Pande. “We also played with the roof volume to break free from the constraints of a typical ‘box modern’ home.”
“We wanted to ‘cap’ the dwelling with a generous, almost sweeping canopy that would keep the majority of the high sun exposure areas in shade,” says Pande. “We also played with the roof volume to break free from the constraints of a typical ‘box modern’ home.”
Reinforced concrete was used for the retaining walls and slabs along all grades, while wood framing with steel framing beams were used at cantilevered areas.
Reinforced concrete was used for the retaining walls and slabs along all grades, while wood framing with steel framing beams were used at cantilevered areas.
Full-height glazing ushers in incredible views of the hills to the south.
Full-height glazing ushers in incredible views of the hills to the south.
Courtyard
Courtyard
"Sliding and swinging panels enable spaces to expand and contract as needed for the owners, a few guests, or large gathering," say the architects. "At the entry courtyard, a rolling screen and swinging gate can be configured to be cozy and private, or wide open and welcoming."
"Sliding and swinging panels enable spaces to expand and contract as needed for the owners, a few guests, or large gathering," say the architects. "At the entry courtyard, a rolling screen and swinging gate can be configured to be cozy and private, or wide open and welcoming."

101 more saves