Hector Velasco Facio & Francisco Gomez Sosa

The steep site on which this residence is located dictated the use of a retaining wall to create a level grade. This retaining wall, or “the line”, became the driving element behind the parti of the home and serves to organize the program for the clients. The rituals of daily life fall into place along the line which is expressed as sandblasted exposed concrete and modular block. Three aspects of a house were seperated in this project: Thinking, Living, & Doing. ‘Thinking’ is done in the library, the main house is for ‘living’, and ‘doing’ is in the shop. While each space is separated by walls and windows they are nonetheless connected by “the line”. Sustainability is married in equal parts to the concept of The Line House. The residence is located along an east/west axis to maximize the benefits of daylighting and solar heat gain. Operable windows maximize natural cross ventilation and reduce the need for air conditioning. Photo Credit: Michael Robinson

Photos: Anthony Dimaano

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Debra Stringfellow

Matthew Millman

This expansive St. Helena project entailed the construction of a complete wine valley estate, including a 5 bedroom 4-1/2 bath main residence and a 2 bedroom and 2 bath guest house. Included in the project were the pool, pool house, and sweeping architecturally designed gardens with detailed stonework. Additions to the project included: hand-built open trusses, multiple grand staircases, a custom wood bath tub filled from the ceiling, a firemen’s pole in the children’s wing with built-in queen sized bunk beds, a koi pond and custom finishes on all new and recycled materials throughout the estate.

Matthew Millman

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Elegant timber frame home

Saul Goodwin