Earth ADU
Tecolote Canyon , Santa Barbara, CA
In order to maintain a clear view out to the trees from the main house, the new ADU was buried into the grade one level below. The planted roof and reflecting glass skylight create a seamless visual field from the main house looking out. The sun is collected by the sculptural central courtyard void which divides the living space from the gallery. The subterranean space is designed as a combination of art gallery, guest apartment, music rehearsal space, and fire bunker.
This project continues the California lineage of light and space exploration, via subtraction of mass, carving space to shape light, shadow, and experience.
Concept Design Phase
/DESIGN PHASE
ARCHITECTURE:ADU + AR
T SPACE
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Tecolote Canyon , Santa Barbara, CA
In order to maintain a clear view out to the trees from the main house, the new ADU was buried into the grade one level below. The planted roof and reflecting glass skylight create a seamless visual field from the main house looking out. The sun is collected by the sculptural central courtyard void which divides the living space from the gallery. The subterranean space is designed as a combination of art gallery, guest apartment, music rehearsal space, and fire bunker.
This project continues the California lineage of light and space exploration, via subtraction of mass, carving space to shape light, shadow, and experience.
Concept Design Phase
/DESIGN PHASE
ARCHITECTURE:ADU + AR
T SPACE
ARCHITECTURE - NEW ADU + ART SPACE.
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