Baja California Mx

These plans were originally designated for a two acre site in Maryland, USA, however when our client was abruptly relocated to Seattle Wa, we adapted the exterior design to a beachfront location in the Baja. Designed as a true beach house, the design opens up the views on one side and is earth sheltered designed for a sloping site on the back side. A small second story is inspired by lifeguard towers found in Southern California and offers a retreat space for the occupants. While the basic scheme is a shed roof design the massing is much more playful and accented by tall clerestory windows above the stair and a series of smaller roofs allowing the interior spaces to be much more visually dynamic.