San Juan House

Designed by the Land, Elevated by the View

Location:

United States, California

Date:

2024

Square Footages:

Four acres / 16,187 m²

Categories:

Residential

Project Team:

team

General Contractor:

general contractor

Consultants:

Interior design: darHAYA Group
Landscape architect: darHAYA Group
Structural engineer:
Lighting design: darHAYA Group
Audio/video:
Photographer: darHAYA Group
Videographer: darHAYA Group

Media Coverage

The Wall Street Journal 🡢

Home Adore 🡢

Plain Magazine 🡢

Harmonies Magazine 🡢

Deco Journal 🡢

Trends Ideas 🡢

Luxury Houses 🡢

Houzz 🡢

Archello 🡢

Dwell 🡢

Archdaily 🡢

Design Boom 🡢

Home Adore 🡢

Amazing Architecture 1 🡢

Amazing Architecture 2 🡢

Architizer 🡢

Palm Springs life Magazine 🡢

This project beautifully integrates with the sloping plot, allowing for a variety of unique approaches. Options include overlapping the ground, respecting the slope, or even burying itself within the landscape. This thoughtful design not only follows the natural topography but also maximizes density, privacy, and breathtaking views.

 

By employing a strategic layout that incorporates stepping, rotation, and intermediate patios, the project harmoniously blends with the land. Each unit is designed to offer stunning 180-degree views, ensuring ample natural light and ventilation throughout. This design approach enhances the living experience for the occupants, creating a seamless connection between the building and its surroundings.

 

Ultimately, this project exemplifies how architecture can work in harmony with nature, providing a one-of-a-kind living experience that truly respects and celebrates the unique characteristics of the site.

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