Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The home subtly shows off its concrete elements through the flooring and board-formed concrete walls.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The interior courtyard offers an intimate, natural space that expands the indoor/outdoor design aesthetic.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The play of natural light across the concrete walls reveals the texture of the wooden form work used in its construction.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The homeowners work with Quinn Morgan Design to furnish the home.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
Native landscaping by Ground Studio Landscape Architecture provides a soft, contextual exterior ambiance.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The home includes a generous planted stair that gracefully connects the home to the site's wooded landscape.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
Carefully considered glazing offers a glimpse of the tree canopy beyond.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
A linear skylight bathes the wall of the dressing room in natural light.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The home's grey water harvesting system means that bathing water is stored and repurposed to flush toilets and irrigate the landscape.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
A large skylight above the shower and a generous sliding glass panel open the bathroom to the landscape beyond, creating an indoor-outdoor bathing experience.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
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Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The expansive, indoor-outdoor qualities of the home are evident from every room.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
A view from the kitchen offers perspectives onto the main living space and front door and pool beyond.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The open-concept living room, dining room, kitchen aligns across the south-facing porch.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The island displays interlocking joints at the corners, highlighting the full dimension of the solid walnut wood wrap.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
A view into the family room beyond.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The kitchen nook overlooks the existing mature trees.
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Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
A tucked away fire pit provides an additional gathering experience.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The home glows like a lantern at night.
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Bruce Damonte Photography
Malcolm Davis Architecture Designs A Sustainable, Modern-Day California Ranch House
Malcolm Davis Architecture
The owners enlisted MDA to design their ultimate dream home in Northern California, and drew upon their commitment to sustainability and feng shui—the wife is a therapist and yoga instructor who sees clients and holds wellness retreats in the guest house—to incorporate sustainable elements and green materials into their home.
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