Hussey Residence

Benvenue Avenue, Los Altos, CA, United States

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Hussey Residence

Benvenue Avenue, Los Altos, CA, United States

Firm

Elevation Architects

Type

Residential › Private House

YEAR

2004

SIZE

3000 sqft - 5000 sqft

BUDGET

$1M - 5M

Steve and Alison had many differing ideas and visions for their
home. Alison loved the courtyards and indoor/outdoor style of their
Eichler home, while Steve needed a huge garage for a workshop to support
his racing habit; Alison wanted to have places for their extensive art
collection, while Steve wanted the house to reflect his local California
heritage.

The design that emerged combines conceptual and detail elements of
Eichler Homes, meditative, serene Japanese courtyards, specific
locations for each art piece, and curving concrete walls that lead to an
underground “man-cave,” with its aluminum and glass garage door and car
turntable. All elements of the house, including building materials and
site landscaping, support the design intent, emphasizing responsibility
and respect for the California environment and the simplicity of Bay
Area Modern and Japanese planning.