American firm Studio Schicketanz has been tasked to complete a functional and aesthetically appealing coastal home for a Silicone Valley family. The studio prioritized a balance between the man-made structure and the beautiful natural surroundings.
The weekend getaway is officially named the Mal Paso Residence and is located near "Garrapata State Park, the Carmel Highlands community, and the iconic Highway One." The coastal home, which Studio Schicketanz has skillfully integrated into the sloped site, is sure to give the owners a relaxing escape from their busy lives.
"A sensitive habitat [with] coastal shrub and maritime chaparral" adorn the upper portion of the coastal home. The west side of the house faces the sea. The project also involved a major restoration of a grassland.
Hillside-Embedded Homes
Studio Schicketanz Integrates a Coastal House into a Scenic Setting
Trend Themes
1. Environment-integrated Architecture - The trend toward designing buildings that take into account the natural surroundings creates opportunities for companies that can offer innovative solutions for eco-friendly construction.
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3. Housing in Sensitive Ecosystems - The need to create housing for people while preserving the natural environment in ecologically sensitive locations creates opportunities for designers and architects to develop innovative solutions that integrate human habitat into the natural surroundings.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architectural firms that specialize in designing buildings that seamlessly integrate into the natural surroundings, like Studio Schicketanz, are needed more than ever as eco-friendliness becomes a priority in construction projects.
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