The history of this area is steeped in agriculture. To this day, farms coexist with houses, schools, and businesses, all a stone’s throw from the ocean. We planned the site with an agrarian perspective, referencing early farm settlements that work in partnership with the land and intentionally cluster buildings in one area. Each building volume is designed with a distinct purpose and use, in dialogue with each other and the property itself. The interior details and the material palette are intentionally minimal, allowing the spaces within to take center stage and complement the austere, simple forms of the exterior. A linear east-facing skylight at the ridge of the living room creates a dynamic light show on the walls below. Window placements add to the appreciation of natural light, grounding the experience of the house in the time of day.

photo: Glen Allsop