LOS ALTOS HOUSE

 
 

ARCHITECTURE:

Stephen MacCracken (Principal)
Hutch Mouradian (Project Designer)
Alan Kaufman (Project Architect)
Nathan Seney

CONTRACTOR:

Mark Buran General Contractor

CONSULTANTS:

Jon Brody Consulting Engineers (Structural)
EnerSys Solutions LLC (Energy Calculations)
Triad/Holmes Associates (Civil Engineers)
Ed Cansino (Lighting Consultant)
CMG (Landscape Architects)

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Cesar Rubio

The 1.07-acre site, located in a low-density residential area, slopes to the southeast along a lush green belt lined with large oak trees and dense grass. The concrete and steel are clearly sealed and exposed. Detailing is minimalist, with very little trim; the spaces are voluminous and airy with an open plan, high ceilings, and large windows. Exposed steel columns support the central clerestory structure. The house was conceived as a gradual discovery and revelation of crenelated walls stepping up the hillside, protected by the sloped roof on a metal structure. The passage of time is suggested through the careful juxtaposition of elements that are physically connected to the ground to their temporary coverings floating above.

Key materials: • concrete • steel • glass • wood siding

 
 
 
An upscale modern home in the Los Altos hills, very tastefully modern, representing modern california design ideas. There is a large pool in the middle with many pool chairs and a small pool/clubhouse.
The interior of the home. There is an abundance of raw materials like concrete and steel, offset by high art and furniture.
An interior shot of the home, showing off the careful carpentry of the cabinets and storage systems.
An upscale modern home in the Los Altos hills, very tastefully modern, representing modern california design ideas
The interior of the home. There is an abundance of raw materials like concrete and steel, offset by high art and furniture.
The interior of the home. There is an abundance of raw materials like concrete and steel, offset by high art and furniture.
An upscale modern home in the Los Altos hills, very tastefully modern, representing modern california design ideas. There is a large pool in the middle with many pool chairs and a small pool/clubhouse.
An upscale modern home in the Los Altos hills, very tastefully modern, representing modern california design ideas. There is a large pool in the middle with many pool chairs and a small pool/clubhouse. The walls of the house are surrounded by foliage