The CS Residence is a modern house that was originally built in 2004. It sits quietly atop a hill overlooking a sprawling six-acre landscape surrounded by abundant trees. TAKATINA was approached by the clients, a medical doctor and his partner, a former patissiere, for a renovation and addition including a new dining pavilion and new furnishings to elevate the space to meet their life style needs. A Japanese-influenced garden pavilion was also introduced to enhance the entry experience and view from the living room.
The L-shaped blackened cedar slat fencing is carefully composed at the front of the house which creates a contrast with the monolithic CMU (concrete block walls). This separates the narrow entry pathway and garden while blocking the carport view from the living room. The Pietra Royal stepping stone leads one to the blackened cedar entrance door that is hidden. The approach gives a peak into the garden through the slat fence. This was to create a moment to pause and experience the serene environment similar to a pathway leading to a tea pavillion in Kyoto. The concealed gutter was added to further reinforce the clean monolithic appearance.
The dining room pavillion was added in the former sun room location with a dramatic floor to ceiling aluminum storefront glass system capturing a southern view and creating an access to the new stone garden terrace with outdoor seating. The walnut wood flooring is juxtaposed with surrounding concrete flooring. The expandable walnut dining table and black stained oak chairs with sculptural Dot pendant light adds warmth to the space. The shaker fire wood stove elegantly sits and anchors the small seating area in the pavilion.
The garden pavilion feels as though it’s expanding into the living room through the sliding door. It provides a calm backdrop to view the seasonal changes as a focal point in the space. The highly tactile and visually warm palette are introduced in the furnishings which balances the contrast between the polished concrete flooring and gallery like atmosphere. The custom marble coffee table anchors the space and the chocolate colored leather sofa and white boucle swivel armchairs are arranged to capture the outside view while enjoying the corner Stuv wood stove inside. The new trimless light fixture layout was installed to highlight the client’s minimal design aesthetic preference. The Journey will continue to phase 2 kitchen and bathroom renovations to complete our master plan.
