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T TAKES MANY hands to create the perfect home. This
4,490-square-foot house was no exception, requir-
ing the energy and talent of Feldman Architecture,
Commune Design (for the interiors), Tucci Lighting,
Ground Studio (for the landscaping) and Allison Harding
(for the art selection). The lucky owners are a Silicon Valley couple
with two daughters. One half of the couple was raised in Santa
Cruz where he learned to surf and couldn't imagine a better place
for a peaceful family getaway. Located on a bluff, in one of the
state's best surf breaks, the house was designed to respect both
the coast and the community.
"Our clients approached [us] to design a family home in an
unassuming neighborhood — aware of the feel and scale of the
surrounding structures," says Jonathan Feldman, founding part-
ner and CEO of Feldman Architecture. "[They] were well-versed
on the nuances of the site and dreamt of a home that fit naturally
and sustainably into its beachy, eclectic locale."
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Outside and inside, a single material prevails — wood — and
one type in particular. "Monterey cypress, a robust, resilient,
regal wood, is accustomed to the site's coastal California climate
and when left unfinished, weathers to a sophisticated grey —
the wood also therefore quickly becoming a focal point of the
home's design," describes Chris Kurrle, partner at Feldman
Architecture. "The exterior is clad with board and batten slats,
setting up an exterior and interior palette present throughout
the home. Waste in the milling process and trunk use was
minimized by holistically integrating every level of wood grade
and their respective quantities into the design."
