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- ACLA
- Marion Brenner
A harmonious residence in Hillsborough, CA, where tranquility is achieved through simplicity and the preservation of a native oak grove, creating a seamless integration of home, landscape, and sensory experience.
In this residence, tranquility is achieved through simplicity and restraint. An existing native oak grove was central in developing the composition, and their preservation informed the design. Twisted branches give character and scale to the home, while paths and courtyards carefully slip through the trees.
Honor Award in Residential Design - American Society of Landscape Architects
Location: Hillsborough, CA
Photography: Marion Brenner
The entry walk gently and rhythmically guides visitors up the steep, oak strewn hill. A series of turns and pauses force attention to the experience of passage itself rather than the destination.
A film of water slides off black concrete disappearing beneath adjacent pavers near the entryway. From within the house, the four foot tall courtyard walls are just high enough for views, heightening a sense of refuge.
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