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Organized in four
floors with
geometric blocks
of different sizes and
materials, and green
roofs on each level,
the 8,023-square-
foot house has an
entrance hidden in
the hillside, a discreet
introduction to
reveal sophisticated
interior spaces.
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sunshine from the south for the main living areas, we built a two-story base (housing garages on level
one, guest rooms and gym on level two) into the slope, and cantilevered level three (the main living
areas oriented east/west)," Schicketanz explains. "Level four is again stepped back and contains the
master suite, private office, lanai, pool and outdoor living areas."
e open living room offers a feeling of seamlessness and airiness, in addition to bringing natural light
into the home. e B&B Italia sofas and the Milo Baughman rocking chair covered with a Larsen fabric
surround Guy Lefevre coffee tables from the 1970s, that sit on an Edward Fields rug. e dining room
is located in the same space; next to it is the open kitchen with contemporary lines that mix with stone
beam. Mostly gray, beige and coffee, the color palette has earthy tones to echo the natural landscape.
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors give access to a large deck, which was designed to enjoy the exceptional views
of the Pacific Ocean and the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. With this unique project, Schicketanz
illustrates how architecture and sustainability can—and must—be tied together. studioschicketanz.com
