2016 AIA Merit Award Winner

We took advantage of unused space at the back of an extra-long residential lot and progressive zoning that supports in-fill to design this highly-configurable studio loft. Inspired by the minimalist Japanese lunch boxes that only reveal their nature when opened, the space is connected visually and physically to the outdoor deck and yard via a large glass pivot door, and can be easily re-arranged for working, reading, sleeping, and entertaining | Ventura, CA

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Deck and bocce court for work breaks or entertaining

Pivot door entry from deck

Detail of cabinet with sake-box joinery

Wet bar with brass countertop and integral sink is backed by hot rolled steel sheeting backsplash

Alternate-treat stairway leads to sleeping loft

Custom steel framed windows and pivot door eliminate visual barrier between outside and in

Bocce court and external surfboard locker with outdoor shower

all images by kurt jordan photography