by Natoma Architects
You can find this unusual house in Marin, California. It was designed by architect Stanley Saitowitz of Natoma Architects. The property first impresses with its incredible wooden facade and modern architecture. Then its functionality becomes clear as well.
A practical design solution in California
The building extends 6.70 m above a canyon on a wooded property of approximately 60,700 m². (The structure is raised above the ground, standing on columns that are essential to carrying its weight. This elevation creates a free air space around the middle section. At both ends, the structure is fully connected to the ground.)
The modern two-storey residence reverses the usual arrangement of functions. Rather than designing the living areas downstairs and the bedrooms upstairs, the designers found an interesting solution. The rooms, logically the most intimate parts of the building, are located on the first floor and are fully enclosed on one side by facade panels facing the earth. The other side, which faces the woods, is illuminated by a pattern of several smaller windows.
The Bridge House – innovative design from the United States
The second floor contains all the living areas and is set away from the lower level. Two large open terraces make it feel even more open. One of them can be used as an outdoor dining room. It is also connected to a small staircase leading down to a glass platform that acts as a buffer for the building and the wide front pool.
The two decks are connected by an exterior glass corridor that extends over the front facade. The Bridge House offers homeowners a comfortable atmosphere and practical interior design.
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