MOCKINGBIRD residence is designed using an innovative building envelope system commonly found in climate-controlled warehouse construction.
The residence is clad in an ultra energy-efficient metal insulated panel system that combines maximum protection from extreme temperatures with
minimum long-term maintenance.
Designed for a young family in the stone import and fabrication business, the residence is a 4,410 square foot home located on Mockingbird Lane.
The scale of the building is in context with the neighboring residences and is designed to minimize its impact on the site. The main building is a
simple rectilinear shape, designed in plan using five equal squares. Adjacent to the main building is an entry vestibule clad entirely in onyx slab.
Completing the composition is a polished black stone wall which provides privacy and security from the busy street. Tailored details, such as quirk
mitered corners, subtly refer to the ancient craft of the owner’s livelihood.
The exterior detailing is crisp and pragmatic allowing the composition of the building masses to be simple and unadorned. At the entry vestibule,
light and translucent stone provide a warm and inviting transitional space. Once inside, the building reveals itself as an ordered series of exposed
elements and raw materials which combine to tell a story of craftsmanship and functionality. All the lower level public spaces share light and access
to a private outdoor courtyard. A camouflage netting drape provides a late morning sunscreen to the large glazed opening.