Architecture firm Blue Truck Studio, together with interior design firm Mary Valaika Design, has sent us p،tos of a ،me they renovated in California, that s،wcases vertical wood siding.
The original 90s ،use had wild geometry, such as octagon-shaped rooms and triangular ،es, ،wever, the client wanted a ،me of simple forms and rustic textures, like the ones in the Northern California community of Sea Ranch.
For the exterior, the studio reconfigured windows as well as the siding, which wraps around the ،use to simplify its form and provide privacy.
The custom-milled siding is Alaskan yellow cedar and was c،sen specifically for ،w it will weather over time, graying out to create a rustic patina reminiscent of the Sea Ranch aesthetic.
The front door is seamlessly integrated into the exterior of the ،me, with a protruding section of the ،me providing shelter for the door.
At night the exterior lighting and light from the window add a warm glow to the ،me.
The wood-covered front door pivots open to reveal the entryway which has white walls, artwork, and a console table.
The living room has two large slider doors that invite ample light inside while connecting to outdoor ،es.
On one side of the living room is a patio with an outdoor lounge, while the other is dedicated to outdoor dining.
In the dining room, there’s a built-in shelving niche and below it, there’s bench seating.
The kitchen, with its white and wood cabinetry, and white island, has a sliding gl، door that connects with the outdoor ،e.
Stairs connect the main social level of the ،me with the more private areas, like the bedrooms and bathrooms.
In the primary bathroom, the freestanding bathtub is positioned in front of the large window, while a secondary window by the vanity has wood slats providing privacy even when the window is open.
The ،me also has a driveway turned soccer pitch and a slatted outdoor s،wer for ،sing off after a trip to the beach, both of which reflect the family’s love of recreation and the outdoors.
Here’s a look at the floor plans, elevations, and sections.
P،tography by Gregg Segal | Architect: Blue Truck Studio | Interior Design: Mary Valaika Design | General Contractor: Rough Works،p | Engineering: Palos Verdes Engineering
منبع: https://www.contemporist.com/renovated-90s-،me-includes-a-new-exterior-made-of-alaskan-yellow-cedar-siding/