Projects
Canal
Completed 2013
Residential — Remodel
Corte Madera, California
Introduction
A seamless harmony of nature and architecture.
Nestled along a charming waterway in the Marin flats, this residence offers an experience deeply connected to its surroundings. The home is thoughtfully positioned to embrace the tranquil canal, while its backdrop captures the majestic silhouette of Mount Tamalpais against the western sky.
Project Notes
- 3,750 SF
- Ground-up remodel
- Seamless interior / exterior environment
- Large operable openings
Refined natural tones allow this home to nestle seamlessly within the residential complex, harmonizing with its surroundings. Large overhangs anchor the structure, creating a grounded, sheltering presence. The front gate offers an inviting entrance into the front yard, establishing a sense of privacy that flows throughout the residence.
A floating staircase introduces a sense of lightness and transparency, offering glimpses through its open design into the backyard and surrounding landscape. This airy structure enhances the visual connection between spaces, creating an inviting experience as inhabitants welcome friends and family. The staircase serves not only as a functional element but also as an architectural feature that seamlessly integrates with the home’s open and connected design.
The backdrop composition brings a unique setting at every turn, with every room offering its own framed view of the natural surroundings. No room lacks a connection to nature. This thoughtful design ensures a continual dialogue between interior spaces and the landscape, enriching the living experience throughout.
Expansive openings and thoughtful transitions between indoors and outdoors invite natural light and breezes, while the continuity of materials and finishes helps dissolve the boundaries between the great room and the patios. As a result, this space offers an ever-changing experience that resonates with both the rhythms of daily life and special occasions.
The open great room seamlessly extends out to the back patios, creating a flexible space that effortlessly adapts to the needs of the moment. This fluid connection allows the formal interior to take on multiple forms—whether as a grand space for lively gatherings or a more intimate setting for privacy and reflection
Summary
As you approach the residence from the waterway, arriving by boat, the home slowly reveals itself—nestled with quiet confidence among the Marin flats. Large overhangs and refined natural tones ground the architecture within its setting, allowing it to merge effortlessly with its surroundings. The inviting backyard unfolds first, presenting a warm welcome that feels both open and intimate, with layered patios and native plantings leading toward the house in a series of gentle, threshold-free transitions.
From this vantage point, the architecture appears to breathe—lightly framed, yet solid in form. A floating staircase rises within, offering views through its slender profile to the landscape beyond. The great room opens wide to the rear patios, blurring the line between gathering space and garden. Every room, regardless of function, is granted a unique connection to the natural backdrop, framing Mount Tamalpais in the distance and allowing nature to be an ever-present guest.
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