Feldman Architecture House Ocho Photos

A Modern Mountain Retreat

April 26, 2011

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What do you do when you want to build your dream home but can't bear to tear up the natural landscape? You find an architect who can help you create that home while maintaining the natural look of the property. That's exactly what Feldman Architecture's clients took into consideration with the design of House Ocho, a modern 3,000-square-foot home situated in central California's Santa Lucia Mountains.

Surrounded by meadows, oak forests, and native grasses, House Ocho almost seems to disappear into the landscape. To further mask the home's impact on the natural environment, the structure is divided into a series of pavilions. The home's sprawling terrace creates an outdoor living space, while wide doors cultivate a feeling of spaciousness. Due to the home's southeast exposure, natural light is maximized in the home's design. Take the full tour of the home!

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4 Comments

Julia Millay Walsh 2 years 3 weeks

That sounds really lovely and really unique, stephaniepoli! I would love to see photographs if you have any.I totally agree with you about taking one half the size! When you're so close the outdoors, who needs a big house?

Julia Millay Walsh 2 years 3 weeks

That sounds really lovely and really unique, stephaniepoli! I would love to see photographs if you have any. I totally agree with you about taking one half the size! When you're so close the outdoors, who needs a big house?

stephaniepoli 2 years 3 weeks

This is my dream home! I would compromise and even take one half the size. I love the mixing of natural woods and river stones used throughout.My grandparents built a home in the northern California forest area of Sonora. They built their outside deck around the existing trees on the lot so they wouldn't have to tear them down. It made for an interesting feature.

stephaniepoli 2 years 3 weeks

This is my dream home! I would compromise and even take one half the size. I love the mixing of natural woods and river stones used throughout. My grandparents built a home in the northern California forest area of Sonora. They built their outside deck around the existing trees on the lot so they wouldn't have to tear them down. It made for an interesting feature.