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Sparano + Mooney Architecture's Wabi-Sabi Residence Draws Upon Japanese Aesthetic Culture
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The aptly-named residence's striking architecture is divided into two volumes that float above the surroundings and are each completed with a blackened stain to the cedar cladding.
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Matt Winquist
Sparano + Mooney Architecture's Wabi-Sabi Residence Draws Upon Japanese Aesthetic Culture
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The Wabi-Sabi residence offers a distinctively high canyon vista with a rare and close relationship to nature.
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Matt Winquist
Sparano + Mooney Architecture's Wabi-Sabi Residence Draws Upon Japanese Aesthetic Culture
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
Running along an east-west axis, the north volume contains the home's more private areas - including a cantilevered outdoor patio featuring a spa pool - while the southwest volume contains spacious zones for gathering.
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Matt Winquist
Sparano + Mooney Architecture's Wabi-Sabi Residence Draws Upon Japanese Aesthetic Culture
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The home’s grading was blended with the site topography as part of LEED Gold Certification goals, and to facilitate the retention of as much of the current storm runoff as feasible.
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Matt Winquist
Sparano + Mooney Architecture's Wabi-Sabi Residence Draws Upon Japanese Aesthetic Culture
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The use of integrated outdoor spaces and decks better connects the interior of the home to its landscape and exterior setting.
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Matt Winquist
Sparano + Mooney Architecture's Wabi-Sabi Residence Draws Upon Japanese Aesthetic Culture
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The home offers a modern yet seamless transition to is natural surrounding.
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Matt Winquist
Sparano + Mooney Architecture's Wabi-Sabi Residence Draws Upon Japanese Aesthetic Culture
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
At the front of the house, the cedar cladding morphs into a screen as part of an entry procession punctuated by glimpses of the panoramic view.
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Matt Winquist
Sparano + Mooney Architecture's Wabi-Sabi Residence Draws Upon Japanese Aesthetic Culture
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The central hallway ushers natural light into the interior.
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Lucy Call
Sparano + Mooney Architecture's Wabi-Sabi Residence Draws Upon Japanese Aesthetic Culture
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The interior spaces were designed to double-function as gallery spaces for the homeowners’ collection featuring regional artists.
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Lucy Call
Sparano + Mooney Architecture's Wabi-Sabi Residence Draws Upon Japanese Aesthetic Culture
Sparano + Mooney Architecture
The dramatic view down the canyon, with city lights visible in the distance, is the primary focus of the great room.
Photo credit:
Lucy Call
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