PRODUCT LIBRARY
photographed by cristóbal palma, the building is clad with dark timber boards that enclose a series of private spaces and direct views towards the crashing waves.
the main feature of the design is the huge kitchen, dining and living space that opens out to the pool and the horizon beyond.
the house consists of three separate brick volumes set above a continuous living space on the ground floor.
the renovation preserves the original masonry façade but carves out a new world inside, one which prioritizes light, space and openness.
Seriously institutional. Exposed dining room is a fishbowl observation tank for pedestrians to watch the residents eat- very disconcerting. My first impression was of an existing County Jail in Oakland CA. If I were residing there, I would feel exposed and locked up at the same time, and in no way integrated with the community. Did the architects confer with the potential residents when designing this “population specific” living space?
As we say, “nothing about us without us”. But then again, this is FOR us, not ABOUT us. I guess we should shut up and be grateful.
Uh, a little bitter? You bet.