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Tree House

Anchored by monumental coastal live oaks and several majestic redwoods, this modest sustainably-designed suburban home offers expansive living spaces that extend into the landscape. The existing trees inform a spatial arrangement of framed views, outdoor rooms, and cover for privacy. The second floor spaces engage the trees canopies, providing a lofty perch within a two-story volume. This volume is defined by the house's canopy, which also serves to edit unwanted views and afford mutual privacy. A concrete plinth, steel and glass armature, and zinc skin respond to the site's high water table, and resonate with its natural splendor.

Project credits

Landscape Architect
Civil Engineer
Structural Engineer
Geotechnical Engineers

Product spec sheet

Ventilation
Manufacturers
Manufacturers
Manufacturers
Manufacturers
Manufacturers

Project data

Project Year
2017
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