somis, ca (view site plans and renderings here)

Tiered steps of concrete and reclaimed wood planking echo the planting rows of the surrounding agricultural fields. Planters, filled with agaves, dwarf olives, and fig trees, are made from board formed, cast in place concrete. The intimate seating area shown is one of many small, room-like spaces designed into the landscape for guests to gather in small groups or to take in a private moment.

Tiered steps of concrete and reclaimed wood planking echo the planting rows of the surrounding agricultural fields. Planters, filled with agaves, dwarf olives, and fig trees, are made from board formed, cast in place concrete. The intimate seating area shown is one of many small, room-like spaces designed into the landscape for guests to gather in small groups or to take in a private moment.

Moonrise view of pool and pool house with wet bar. Steel trellis will provide shade when planted, clerestory windows let in light. Pool house also features sliding barn doors, small kitchen, flush-mount cabinets, and exterior supply cabinet. To the right of the pool house is an intimate seating area that provides privacy and shade. LED landscape and pool lighting is kept minimal to evoke moonlight

The steel trellis over the entrance to the pool house will provide shade when planted, clerestory windows let in light from above. The cabana and bar also features sliding barn doors, small kitchen, flush-mount cabinets, and exterior supply cabinet. The exterior is clad in corrugated steel and high fire rated cedar. To the right of the pool house is an intimate seating area that provides privacy and shade.

Shot at moonrise, this raised, gravel-paved patio is one of several private spaces built to create intimacy around the more expansive poolside areas. Board formed cast in place concrete retaining walls surround gardens planted with agaves and dwarf olives. LED landscape lighting is minimal, meant to mimic moonlight rather than create an artificial sun
all images by kurt jordan photography