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Architects: Alan Nicholson Design Studio
- Area: 2750 ft²
- Year: 2014
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Photographs:Alan Nicholson
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Manufacturers: Artemide, B-K Lighting, Blu, Chandler Lighting, Elkay, Fleetwood, Gawthrop, Haussman, Kohler, Limestone, Solar Innovations, Stepstone, Surface Arts, TechLighting, Wheeler, Zamaroni, anDesign
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Landscaping: Lutsko Associates, Ron Lutsko
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Structural Engineer: Endrestudio, Paul Endres
Text description provided by the architects. Located in the northern California coastal hills and designed for two retired geo-physicists, the 2750 2ft. residence was conceived as a sheltering nest with wings to lift and water to anchor and reflect the earth and sky. The cantilevered roof is supported by two internal utility columns to give an economy of the open structure. The house is sited to wrap around an excavated rock-knoll and follows the contours of the land and solar orientation. It is energy independent and efficient; incorporating active solar panel technologies for power and heating, and passive design for sustainable comfort.
