In the distant valley, California, surrounded on all sides by hills, with hot summers, cold winters and south-westerly winds in the morning hours, increased the residence of Santa Ynez Residence. Space of the house includes an open living area, master bedroom area, two guest, office, art studio, pool and large courtyard, which is protected from the hot sun and under constant winds blowing, there is peace and quiet. Architects were intended to merge with the exterior plains and grasses, shrubs and trees. They decided to abandon the static impermeability of the walls. To do this, create a shell made of corrugated steel sheets color of oxidized metal, which, on a plan, must be combined with the earth plain. Steel coating not only brings the whole house into a coherent whole, making it a part of the natural environment, but also obscures from the scorching sun. Large shutters, doors closed at night and during the departure of the owners make the building inaccessible. In creating the image of the residence architects repel the shape of a cube, and now he is part of the landscape, rooted in the plain.

If you dream of a wooden house surrounded by nature, would like one of the projects of Matthew O. Daby. This is the “Burke Residence” a construction that was created in 1950 that was acquired by the Burke family who hired architect for the renovation. Houses retain its original form, except for a small extra up front, but only at the entrance. Removed interior walls to the family room, dining room and kitchen to live together in a large room where they add windows that allow natural light as possible to enjoy the beautiful scenery. It was decided to separate the house into two zones, one for adults and children. At the top level is the master bedroom, office and lounge, while the bottom is the children’s bedroom and large recreation area. Finally, on the second level is present in both the decorative wooden ceiling and furniture and decorative objects give warmth to every corner.

A small summer house on the south slope of Corsica with beautiful views of the sea and surrounded by olive trees and oaks. The top level housed the master bedroom, kitchen and opens onto a spacious terrace, living room, guest room and utility at a lower level.