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Sanjay Gangal is the President of IBSystems, the parent company of AECCafe.com, MCADCafe, EDACafe.Com, GISCafe.Com, and ShareCG.Com. Winged Retreat in Carmel Valley, California by Aidlin Darling DesignJanuary 20th, 2020 by Sanjay Gangal
Article source: Aidlin Darling Design Situated on a sloping site in the Santa Lucia Preserve, an ecological preserve in Carmel Valley, this house is both responsive and respectful towards its environment in a community that emphasizes living in harmony with nature. The eastern side of the house burrows into the hillside while the west cantilevers dramatically over the falling topography below. Monolithic walls of board-formed concrete and integrally colored plaster anchor the home to the site, while glass and natural materials such as cedar siding, walnut flooring and ipe decks provide a sense of lightness, serenity, and connectivity to the landscape. The unique shape of the roof is derived from both performance and context. From the exterior, the roof appears to be a simple shed roof. From the interior, however, the bottom of the roof is sculpted in response to the sun and to the quality and scale of interior spaces.
![]() Seamless exterior and interior spaces accommodate entertaining as well as quiet repose, Image Courtesy © Matthew Millman ![]() An expansive 8-foot entry pivot door invites the occupant into the home and frames a sculpture by artist Archie Held, Image Courtesy © Matthew Millman ![]() The living room and exterior dining terrace are intrinsically linked for entertaining guests, Image Courtesy © Matthew Millman ![]() Dusk view of the master bedroom, which features louvres for blackout, Image Courtesy © Matthew Millman ![]() The home is situated in an ecological preserve in the Carmel Valley hills, Image Courtesy © Matthew Millman ![]() Quiet spaces within the home allow the owners to feel comfortable with or without guests , Image Courtesy © Matthew Millman ![]() Walnut floors and cabinetry are complemented by a stained cedar slat ceiling and integral color plaster walls. Custom pendant, designed in collaboration with Boyd Lighting, provides the kitchen island with elegant task lighting, Image Courtesy © Matthew Millman ![]() View of the custom walnut, stone, and patinated steel vanity with integrally lit flip-up make up counter with custom light-weight sliding stool, Image Courtesy © Matthew Millman ![]() The powder room with iron oxide automotive paint applied to panelized walls is fitted with a custom precast concrete sink and bronze mirror, Image Courtesy © Matthew Millman
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