A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the Coastal Conservancy put up for sale three contiguous parcels of land in Northern Big Sur. Our clients purchased the property, which stretches from Highway One to Mal Paso Creek, and hired Studio Schicketanz to capture the breathtaking view of the Big Sur coastline in an intimate space that at once showcases its surroundings and becomes a part of them.
The design builds the home into the hillside, allowing the natural landscape to flow onto the lush green roof. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows line both the East and West walls, flooding the home with fresh air and morning light and offering an unobstructed view of the ocean. At once crisp and warm, the home ultimately turns back in, toward the central courtyard area that offers a warm, sunny shelter from the strong and cool winds of the Pacific Ocean.
This project is calculated to be net zero. 14.2 KW roof mount PV’s cover all the power needs of the house including two EV’s. Four tesla power walls store enough power to keep the house functioning during a grid shut down. Ground mount hydro panels heat the pool.
