Ormonde

Minimalism combined with a splash of colors from Scandinavian furnishing, this house experienced a complete transformation from a dated, dark, and dull palette into a Japan-inspired, California-modern bright pool-side house.

Surprised by a spacious yet private resort-like site, we saw a huge potential in this property that offers a quintessential indoor-outdoor lifestyle for the family. Today, this house is where activities, light, and air bring natural flow into their everyday life.

In contrast, a primary suite wing with a view garden and a Japanese maple tree is a quiet and restorative private sanctuary that connects with nature. Inspired by a modern Japanese garden and onsen bathhouses, it is a perfect place for wellness and rejuvenation after a casual swimming session in the sun.

In Silicon Valley California, where high construction cost is known, this design demonstrates our ability to create a "wow" and bespoke feel despite that challenge; We carefully introduced the visual and three-dimensional hierarchy to reach the maximum potential the original house offers, by "massaging" the layout, combined with a clever selection of tasteful materials that speaks sophistication.

The process was so enjoyable; the architect, client, and contractor all carried the creative energy from the beginning to the end as a collaborative team, and this made the house memorable for everyone involved in its making.