Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
The glass bridge above the entrance is accessed from the main level through a stair tower.
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Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
Thermal mass of the stair tower's cast-in-place concrete walls help modulate temperature fluctuations.
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Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
Flanked by a glass wall on one side and view of the main level on the other, the 40 foot long glass bridge connects the bedrooms to the roof terrace.
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Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
In the hallway leading to two guest bedrooms, a sun-cast geometric pattern echoes the architecture.
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Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
The primary bedroom includes en suite bathroom and a private deck, as well as stunning nearly-tree top views.
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Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
One of several shade terraces that engage with the natural landscape.
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Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
In one of three bedrooms, a horizontal window offers a teaser view of the natural surroundings.
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Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
Indoor water-efficient and water-conserving plumbing fixtures and fittings are used throughout.
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Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
Responsibly sourced materials and finishes include low VOC paints and adhesives, and FSC forest products for all decks and wood siding.
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Tim Griffith
Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
An existing oak tree is left to pass through a roof opening in a pointed declaration of the continuity of building and ecosystem.
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Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
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Swatt + Partners is very well-versed in California modern architecture and the studio is sought after for their "warm modern" aesthetic and deftness in connecting indoor-outdoor spaces.
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Tim Griffith
Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
Passive strategies include deep-finned windows, large horizontal roof extensions and trellises to modulate temperature.
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Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
Swatt + Partners' thoughtful architecture and design approach includes passive strategies, and addresses water conservation and fire containment.
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Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
The natural landscape was preserved with no existing trees felled, and all new landscaping is primarily native or drought tolerant.
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Tim Griffith
Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
Modern architecture meets land stewardship at Whispering Stones, a wine country estate designed by Swatt + Partners where the continuity of this ecosystem is preserved.
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