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Ormonde
Mikiko Kikuyama

A Modern Home Between California and Japan

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A minimal framework is layered with soft color accents introduced through Scandinavian furnishings, transforming a once dark and subdued interior into a light-filled, poolside living environment. Grounded in a modern sensibility shaped by both California and Japan, the design creates a gentle continuity between indoors and outdoors.

photo_credit Mikiko Kikuyama
Mikiko Kikuyama
photo_credit Mikiko Kikuyama
Mikiko Kikuyama
photo_credit Mikiko Kikuyama
Mikiko Kikuyama
photo_credit Mikiko Kikuyama
Mikiko Kikuyama
photo_credit Mikiko Kikuyama
Mikiko Kikuyama
photo_credit Mikiko Kikuyama
Mikiko Kikuyama
photo_credit Mikiko Kikuyama
Mikiko Kikuyama
photo_credit Mikiko Kikuyama
Mikiko Kikuyama

In contrast, the primary suite wing is conceived as a quiet and private retreat. With a strong connection to nature, it draws from the spatial sensibilities of Japanese gardens and onsen bathhouses, offering a calm setting for rest and renewal.

By carefully reworking the existing layout and introducing a sense of rhythm between spaces, the design brings cohesion and clarity to the home. A restrained material palette allows a quiet refinement to emerge throughout.

photo_credit Mikiko Kikuyama
Mikiko Kikuyama

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Project Year
2024
Primary Building Material
Wood
Building Area
2810 sq ft
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