Beach Road 2

View from walkway to entry, aluminum louvers wrap the interior stairs.

The house is made of three materials "washed up on the beach and found by a beachcomber"--glass, aluminum boat hull and sand, put together to create shelter. Sand encloses the sleeping area, Aluminum the entertaining space, and glass the contemplative living space.

View of kitchen, opening to horizon and ocean.

These 3 "boxes" are arranged to take advantage of site orientation:

• The two-storey high ceramic-fritted-glass-box with views to the south;
• The sand box to the north with punched openings for privacy and soft morning light
• The central aluminum box houses the kitchen - designed as a stage set and focus for entertaining guests, and preparation plus eating of meals.

Nighttime view of southern patio and glass box.

Aluminum louvers on the west facade filter western light. A lap pool on the roof increases landscaping on the site, shelters swimmers from the ocean breezes and expands views through skylights within the pool floor.

Primary components

• Ceramic fritted glass
• Aluminum louvers
• Stucco
• Italian limestone
• Polycarbonate sheeting
• Onyx
• Bulthaup kitchen

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