Oakland Hills Hillside Home and Studio
Architecture Residential Oakland, California, United States Of America
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Description
The 2nd Oakland Hill's Modern Home built by the Architect from the ground up on a steep and challenging Hillside. The San Francisco Bay Area Modern Home and Studio was Designed by the Architect and his Partner to live and work in.
Efficiency of Design and Budget were the focus for creating a small, affordable Home and Studio. Comprised of 1,520 square feet of Living Space on 3 Levels, the emphasis was to create Expansiveness despite the relatively small size. Open Floor Plans on all 3 Levels and small, strategic, Balconied Spaces overlooking and flowing into each Level create a Spacious Feel. Large Window Walls lend to the openness, featuring Canyon and filtered Bay Views. Bringing the outdoors in was achieved by integrating the intimate Front Yard Wild Flower Garden with the Main Living Space. The minimalist design features include white massing with the warmth of wood finishes.
Environmental Features include expansive Solar Panels, Less Heating and Cooling due to the small Roof and Footprint allowed by the Stacked Design, and Drought Resistant Landscaping. The Design features Clean Minimal lines and Surfaces while allowing the warmth of Wood and Expansive Light to mingle. The fulcrum of the design is a central Galleried Space with 3 Large Tiered Skylights for displaying Art. Each of the Spaces flow from this Central Axis. The Central Gallery can be viewed from any space in the House. The Exterior features minimalist White, Displaying the Sculptural Design.
Questions and Answers
What were the solutions?
A 1,520 sq. ft. (141 sq. meters) Modern, Minimalist home built on 3 levels. The small footprint follows the terrain of the site with few retaining walls and efficient design and engineering. The openness on all three levels achieves a sense of spaciousness while maintaining functionality
Who are the clients and what's interesting about them?
The house was designed and built by 2 Architects for their Home and Studio.
What are the sustainability features?
Solar Panels, High R value insulation, Small Footprint and efficiently designed smaller home and workplace
What was the brief?
A small home designed and built by 2 Architects for their Studio and Home.
What were the key challenges?
Building a small home on an 100% slope within budget.
Details
| Project size | 1520 ft2 |
| Site size | 9126 ft2 |
| Completion date | 2019 |
| Building levels | 3 |
Project team
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Andrew Morrall Architect | Architect and General Contractor |
| AG Schmidt Structural Design | Structural Engineer |