this californian private residence named ‘avocado acres house’ is a project that took cues from characteristic modernist homes. despite incorporating elements seen in architecture of the past, more current architectural factors regarding environmental sensibilities, sustainable and durability have been addressed throughout.

avocado acres house takes cues from modernist architecture
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sited on a coastal infill lot, the single level home features a sloping, curved shed roof that dramatically unifies the pavilions around the interior courtyard space. surfside projects arranged the pavilions to seamlessly connect to the courtyard space evokes an illusion of a bigger space in spite of its compact footprint.

avocado acres house takes cues from modernist architecture

 

 

the layout of three pavilions are linked in a U shape where each volume programs directly the outdoor courtyard. sliding glass doors and clerestory glazing wraps around the main living space to provide an abundance of natural light and completely blurring the typical interior to exterior separations. the straight lines of the building juxtaposes with the distinctive curvilinear roof profile that visualizes from above, a semi-circle cut through.

avocado acres house takes cues from modernist architecture
a sloping curved shed roof dramatically unifies the pavilions around the interior courtyard space

avocado acres house takes cues from modernist architecture
sliding glass pocket doors and clerestory glazing wraps around the living space provides an abundance of natural light

avocado acres house takes cues from modernist architecture
the focus of the new residence is about addressing the conditions of the 21st century – sustainable materials, energy
efficiencies and environmental sensibilities

avocado acres house takes cues from modernist architecture
there is an extensive use of natural wood tones on the vaulted ceiling, flooring and cabinetry

avocado acres house takes cues from modernist architecture
layout consists of three pavilions joined in a U shape where each volume programs directly the outdoor courtyard

avocado acres house takes cues from modernist architecture
decked terraces are provided outside the living room

avocado acres house takes cues from modernist architecture
avocado acres house in los angeles by surfside projects

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