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Monterey, CA, United States
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Belladera
Monterey, CA, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2018
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
B E L L A D E R A : MID-CENTURY REDUX
The Bishop Ranch House was designed by Taliesin Fellow Frederick Liebhardt in 1962 for the owners of 500 acres of inland Monterey County. Our brief was to completely update and refresh the overall quality of the home, significantly reduce energy and water consumption, while retaining the resort-like original concept and layout.
Spectacularly situated, the house overlooks oak studded coastal hills and eastern mountains. Arranged around a ‘lazy-L’ swimming pool, five differently functioning structures connect via breezeways. Extensive glass provides an endless variety of views of the ever-changing landscape. The house is 3,200 s.f. on 1.5 acres.
Replacing a divisive wall with a waterfall-edged bar counter gave us a new expansive interior. Crisp new finishes sharply contrast with existing rustic siding and two massive carmel granite fireplaces. White polished concrete and bleached oak floors replace carpet and dated tile.
Bringing the mid-century home up to 21st century environmental standards while preserving the lines of the original structure was a major challenge. The structure was gutted. All services were replaced including rodent-eaten wiring.
We installed a low-profile solar array, replaced all single with dual glazing, specified energy-efficient roofing and insulation, high-efficiency fixtures and less thirsty landscaping. Minimizing environmental impacts was paramount: the new dot-patterned window film reduces bird collisions.
We wanted to honor Mr. Liebhardt’s work and bring it into harmony with daily life now. By allowing the structure and spaces to be the project, this original classic is now a modern home ready to endure for more decades to come.
The Bishop Ranch House was designed by Taliesin Fellow Frederick Liebhardt in 1962 for the owners of 500 acres of inland Monterey County. Our brief was to completely update and refresh the overall quality of the home, significantly reduce energy and water consumption, while retaining the resort-like original concept and layout.
Spectacularly situated, the house overlooks oak studded coastal hills and eastern mountains. Arranged around a ‘lazy-L’ swimming pool, five differently functioning structures connect via breezeways. Extensive glass provides an endless variety of views of the ever-changing landscape. The house is 3,200 s.f. on 1.5 acres.
Replacing a divisive wall with a waterfall-edged bar counter gave us a new expansive interior. Crisp new finishes sharply contrast with existing rustic siding and two massive carmel granite fireplaces. White polished concrete and bleached oak floors replace carpet and dated tile.
Bringing the mid-century home up to 21st century environmental standards while preserving the lines of the original structure was a major challenge. The structure was gutted. All services were replaced including rodent-eaten wiring.
We installed a low-profile solar array, replaced all single with dual glazing, specified energy-efficient roofing and insulation, high-efficiency fixtures and less thirsty landscaping. Minimizing environmental impacts was paramount: the new dot-patterned window film reduces bird collisions.
We wanted to honor Mr. Liebhardt’s work and bring it into harmony with daily life now. By allowing the structure and spaces to be the project, this original classic is now a modern home ready to endure for more decades to come.
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