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A second-story outdoor shower sits at the top of the stairs. California Faucets supplied the shower head and shower arm. Eco Arbor interlocking deck tiles were used on the floor.
A peek at the sparkling pool.
Architecture: Ravit Dvir Architecture and Design
Protected from the northeasterly winds, the deck enjoys ample access to sunlight. “My concept of the deck was to treat it almost like an infinity pool where there’s a very sharp edge and it being coplanar with the floor when you’re in the house looking out you can’t really see anything but the water,” adds John.
Local landscape designer Michael Bernsohn composed a palette of native plants artfully arranged to soften the hard edges of the deck while providing privacy and protection from the wind.
The property also includes one of Richard Serra's monumental sculptures made of weathering steel.
A large pool is located on the east side of the residence.
There is even a private meditation garden off the master with a zen pond, waterfall feature, and a hot tub.
The newly landscaped yard is virtually maintenance free and features modern concrete hardscapes, as well as wood decking—perfect for alfresco entertaining.
Glass Facade
The cantilevered wing provides privacy by obscuring views into the yard.
The swimming pool's dark tile finish mirrors the cantilevered container above it.
The projecting volume also protects the pool from solar glare.
The fenced-in backyard includes outdoor dining and a small green-roofed storage unit.
The outdoor terrace features an infinity pool and spacious deck.
Jody’s favorite spot is outside on the deck. “I spend most of my time there. We’ve got two braais, and I braai just about every night,” he says, using the Afrikaans word for barbecue. “It’s not about the food for me,” he adds, “It’s about standing around the fire.” The platform sofas were designed by Scott, the dining table is by James Mudge Furniture Studio, and the Hee lounge and dining chairs are by Hay.
He devised the pergola to break up the mass of the house and integrate it into the site.
A stone walkway weaves through a grassy, terraced backyard, which is studded with mature trees and complete with a flat lawn, al fresco dining area, and a walled courtyard surrounding an oversized pool, spa, and hills.
The excavated material has been used to shape the property's exterior features.
The Hollywood Hills home sits on a high bluff and features stunning canyon views.
A linear swimming pool in the back of the property runs parallel to the central axis.
An outdoor fire pit sits between the dining room and the study.
Glazed walkways link the two volumes over the ponds.
"The simple shape was extruded lengthwise along the site and sliced down the middle with a pond to form a central axis," say the architects. "Slender, cathedral-like spaces were formed around this central thoroughfare with ponds running parallel to walkways to link the spaces."
Villa Rakuen in Hyogo, Japan
A full look at the exterior of the home from the backyard.
"The underside of the canopy inside and outside is a black theatrical fabric scrim that creates a continuous feeling of deep, soft shade, while subtly screening the conventional, gang-nail, wood-truss roof structure and black-fabric-faced R-38 sound/thermal batt insulation above," notes the firm.
The master bedroom terrace includes an outdoor shower to the north and a koi pond to the south.
"A teddy-bear cholla field growing out of a prominent out-crop of pinkish-red shale stone, which is found running along the entire eastern edge of the site," say the architects.
The rear terrace boasts a recently built heated swimming pool with an infinity edge.
The beauty of the home is set against the breathtaking natural surroundings.
The open plan common areas on the lower level flow out to the adjacent courtyard and BBQ area.
Mehdi planted fig trees along the south facade, not only for the fruit, but because their broad leaves block the sun in summer and fall off in winter, letting sunlight pass.
An expanse of floor-to-ceiling glass sliders opens to the garden and a lap pool.
To satisfy the 11-foot setback requirement, the architects have added a wraparound terrace and garden that helps handle stormwater runoff.
In addition to the limestone and Shou-sugi-ban, the exterior walls are made of natural stucco.
Sited on a flat lot, the property includes two generous, enclosed yards that can accommodate expansions or the addition of a pool.
Surrounded by plenty of spacious green gardens, the house was designed to protect its owners’ privacy.
“The interest of this work lies in its simplicity,” LLaumett says. “The intelligence of the house depends on its placement and the materials that maximize its efficiency.”
“The program of enclosures was developed around a courtyard that is protected from the constant wind. The transparency of the main facade brings the presence of the sea inside the house,” LLaumett says.
LLaumett refers to the extended patio as its own entity—a calm place to sunbathe or stare out to the ocean at any time of day. It is made of pine and covered in an opaque Osmo glaze. The chairs were constructed by the owners.
The natural palette and integration of outdoor living rooms blend the house into the desert landscape. In addition to rammed earth, integral color-synthetic stucco was used for the exterior walls.
Katsura trees, climbing hydrangeas, and basalt stepping stones create a pleasing passageway between the lower back deck and the new garage. “What could have been leftover space, I wanted to be a promenade,” says Andrea.
The lot is almost 10,000 square feet, and the fully enclosed backyard space is perfect for entertaining and features a kidney-shaped swimming pool and a hot tub.
The roof deck forms a connector between the two cedar-clad volumes, while also providing additional outdoor space.
Wood vases on the roof deck by Meritxell Ribé-The Room Studio.
An armchair by Teodora Exteriorismo on the roof deck.
A covered sitting area at the edge of the pool.
Huf Haus, a German–based company that has been around since 1912, constructs and installs prefab homes throughout Germany and Europe. Known for their modern designs, the homes are constructed by teams in their factory and arrive on site with all interior finishes completed. Site installation takes about a week, as long as the concrete pad that the home will sit on is already completed.
The architects made the most the penthouse’s elevated position by opening it up to the roof.
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