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work of residential architecture as it is one
of strong association: between the natural
and built environments, a collector and his
acquisitions, client and architect. A shared
love of vintage cars, an appreciation for
the arts—it is the marriage of all these
components, Sterling observes, along with
the livability of a one-of-a-kind residence,
that most excites him about the project.
He might also include amity. "The owner
and I have become friends, so I have the
pleasure of experiencing the home socially,"
he confesses. "Afternoon lunches and
dinner parties, car events and our regular
Sunday drive meets at the house to pick a
car from the collection before we all head
south for a coastal drive down Highway 1
to Big Sur." Top down, hair whipping in the
wind, one would hope.
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glass, too, is grand, used lavishly and
framed by rich wood trimming, in possible
homage to the aforementioned Arts &
Crafts luminary, Charles Greene.
Large glass apertures throughout reveal a
beautifully toned interior swathed in a lovely
and expansive light, amplifying the interior's
clean finishes, strong lines, custom work
and the owner's eclectic art pieces. The mix
is vibrant, the mood buoyant. While striking,
never does the decoration get ahead of
itself—it is disciplined, focused, attuned.
Art not artifice. The outdoor landscape
exhibits a similar balance of interest and
restraint, with various sculptures placed
strategically to create sculpture gardens
that call attention to the uniqueness of the
architecture.
Quail's Meadow is, in final appraisal of
the project, an unapologetically personal
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