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iry, spacious and imbued with tranquil views, the Light of West
Marin is a residence well named. Beautifully conceived by Wade
Design Architects, with construction by Summit Profession-
al Builders, the vista-filled form is wreathed by open space on
three sides, offering a strong yet unintrusive association to nature.
Here, life functions in concert with the pastoral stretch beyond.
"With the pool and expansive views to the west and a
sheltered courtyard garden to the east, indoor-outdoor living
is comfortably possible regardless of the prevailing breeze or
sun's position," says Luke and Ani Wade, co-principals at Wade Design Archi-
tects. "This theme of connection to the outdoors continues to every space in the
home, each offering a unique vantage point of the surrounding landscape." The
layout, they note, allows for a pattern of unfolding and discovery as one walks
through the home, and along with an interplay of shelter and exposure, with new
views and relationships to the outdoors from each space. More broadly, the
Light of West Marin is a physical manifestation of the practice behind it. "Our
design solutions begin with what nature offers," the Wades say. "Honoring the
land means working in harmony and attempting to heighten or celebrate the
uniqueness that is already there. We pursue designs that knit to terra firma, rath-
er than look to impose. There's a humility and subservience to this approach.
We want the beauty of the landscape to remain in focus." wade-design.com
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The Radiant wild land of West Marin Is the touchstone for a
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Life in the Open
