Private Residence
Type: Single-Family Residential -New Construction
Size: 5,200 SF One Story
Program: Main Residence, Attached Art Studio, Guest House, Barn, Pool
This contemporary hillside residence in Santa Ynez embraces both modern design and environmental responsibility. The project draws inspiration from the natural landscape and color palette of the site, blending with its surroundings while respecting the 16’ height restriction.
FLOOR PLAN
SOUTH-WEST PERSPECTIVE VIEW
The program extends beyond the main residence to include an attached art studio, a guest house, and a barn, creating a multifunctional compound that supports family life, creative work, and rural living. This residence stands as a forward-thinking model of sustainable architecture, balancing modern aesthetics with ecological stewardship and a deep connection to place.
WEST PERSPECTIVE VIEW
ELEVATIONS
Designed around sustainability and reuse, the home incorporates 12 recycled shipping containers as integral structural and architectural elements. These modules create bold yet functional volumes, contrasted with expanses of glass that maximize views of the valley and natural light.
SECTIONS
SOUTH-EAST PERSPECTIVE VIEW
Key features include a green roof system that enhances insulation and biodiversity, and a pool terrace oriented toward the landscape, offering both leisure and a strong indoor-outdoor connection.
NORTH-WEST PERSPECTIVE VIEW
ROOF PLAN
The diagrams demonstrate how the design complies with the 16-foot height restriction across varying terrain conditions. Each section shows how the building adapts to changes in ground elevation while maintaining the height limit measured from the average existing grade to the highest point of the roof. The axonometric view further emphasizes this relationship, illustrating the building’s massing within the allowable height envelope and its integration with the surrounding topography. Together, these representations clarify how the design responds to site variations while remaining consistent with the prescribed height requirements.
HEIGHT DIAGRAM