Photo of the house, view from outside.

Architects: Metropole Architects
Design Architect: Nigel Tarboton of Metropole Architects
Project Architect: Tyrone Reardon of Metropole Architects
Project Technician: Chris Laird of Metropole Architects
Interior Design: Schané Anderson of Olala Interiors
Landscaper: Lynch Frog Landscapes
Engineer: Mono Block
Contractor: Rhodes Construction
Photographer: Alexis Diack Architecture & Design Photography

About Studio

MetropoleArchitects aims to generate a design that stakes out new territory and explores ideas that are intuitive, inventive, exuberant, and daring. Enthused by visionary architects like John Lautner and Santiago Calatrava, we aspire to create iconic and progressive architectural wonders that capture our collective imagination.

As creatives, we are inspired by the energy of the city as it unceasingly moves, radiates, and evolves like a vast living organism. We strive to use each opportunity presented to us to have a positive effect on the macro and local context. Participating in the collective process of improving the built environment is a highly valued honor.

The original rectangular form is oriented east-west and is rooted in the landscape.
The original rectangular form is oriented east-west and is rooted in the landscape.
The second and third rectangular shapes are arranged in a north-south axis, elevated above and next to one another.
The second and third rectangular shapes are arranged on a north-south axis, elevated above and next to one another.
The best location for the sculptured staircase is where the three rectangular shapes converge in a clear double volume space.
The best location for the sculptured staircase is where the three rectangular shapes converge in a clear double-volume space.
You will be welcomed by this lovely artwork as you enter the home.
You will be welcomed by this lovely artwork as you enter the home.
The living room exudes elegance with its circular sofas, dark carpet, and glass center table. The room's ceiling is painted white, and a light illuminates it.
The living room exudes elegance with its circular sofas, dark carpet, and glass center table. The room’s ceiling is painted white, and a light illuminates it.
You can tell the difference as you make your way to the dining area thanks to the structure and decor.
You can tell the difference as you make your way to the dining area thanks to the structure and decor.
The dining space features a stone at the table, two distinctive chandeliers, a clean, shiny floor with grey carpet, and grey table and chairs.
The dining space features a stone at the table, two distinctive chandeliers, a clean, shiny floor with grey carpet, and a grey table and chairs.
The kitchen, which is next to the dining room, has steel accents and white cabinets.
The kitchen, which is next to the dining room, has steel accents and white cabinets.
The design's central, curving vertical feature serves as the approach's main point of focus.
The design’s central, curving vertical feature serves as the approach’s main point of focus.
The stunning chandelier is visible as you make your way upstairs, and it is made much more stunning by a lovely piece of art.
The stunning chandelier is visible as you make your way upstairs, and it is made much more stunning by a lovely piece of art.
This master bathroom is bright in color and has a location next to the closets.
This master bathroom is bright in color and has a location next to the closets.
This one features wooden floors and a gray color scheme throughout, including the curtains and chairs.
This one features wooden floors and a gray color scheme throughout, including the curtains and chairs.
This bathroom is completely painted in white, with glass doors separating the shower from the bathtub, and windows to let in light.
This bathroom is completely painted white, with glass doors separating the shower from the bathtub, and windows to let in light.
The pool is visible from the top and offers unimpeded views of both the ocean and the sky.
The pool is visible from the top and offers unimpeded views of both the ocean and the sky.

The design is based on three rectangular forms arranged in such a way as to create a sense of opposing movement. The first rectangular form is grounded in the site and orientated on an east-west axis. The 2nd and 3rd rectangular forms are elevated above and
positioned side by side with one another in a north-south axis – one heading with purpose towards the ocean, with the other having its sight set on the golf course fairway in the opposite direction.

The sense of movement on the upper level is created by intentional horizontal lines and cantilevers projected toward their respective targets. The point at which the 3 rectangular forms intersect in a transparent double-volume space, provides the perfect position for the sculptural staircase. This curved vertical element forms the heart of the design and is intended to be the primary focus of the approach.

The particular orientation and characteristics of the site presented a challenge in that there was no ”back-end” to the site, leaving all four
elevations vying for center stage. Hence the “back of house” services had to be tastefully camouflaged behind curved stone walls and exciting structural acrobatics unfolding above.

With the location being a Coastal Forest Residential Estate, the potential views from the home would always be competing with existing foliage and neighboring houses. This contest was ultimately won by rotating the axis of the home at 45 degrees to both the road frontage and adjacent properties resulting in unobstructed views of both the ocean and golf course.

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