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Stone Villa
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
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Stone Villa
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
Nestled in the mountains of the Santa Lucia Preserve, a land trust between Carmel and Big Sur, this 28-acre property was envisioned as a retreat for family and friends. The owners, seasoned travelers with a deep affection for the Tuscan countryside, were drawn to the sun-soaked villas, stone craftsmanship, and the enduring sense of place. Alongside our team, they sought to reinterpret these timeless sensibilities through a modern lens, deeply rooted in its natural surroundings.
Guided by early site and climate studies, the design arranges four detached stone structures to follow the contours of the land, reducing visual impact and restoring a hillside meadow previously overtaken by invasive growth. Sited within a one-acre ridge-top clearing, the structures - a living pavilion, owner’s suite and office, a pool cabana/guest suite, and a garage - are linked by pathways, gardens, and courtyards that foster meaningful indoor-outdoor connections. Fragmenting the home into smaller components minimized the project’s square footage, cost and carbon footprint, while allowing the buildings to rest lightly and gracefully on the narrow ridge.
Thick granite walls anchor each pavilion to the site, while carefully carved openings frame valley views through the tree canopy. Deep overhangs and shaded recesses temper the sun, and breezeways between buildings capture prevailing winds. A tower and roof deck above the living pavilion lift residents into the treetops, offering panoramic views of the surrounding preserve.
Natural, tactile materials further root the architecture to its setting. Local St. Helena Cottage stone, reclaimed teak, and drought-tolerant landscaping restore habitat and harmonize the architecture with its environment.
What began as inspiration drawn from Tuscany evolved into a modern translation - an understated and timeless retreat, carefully crafted and sensitively attuned to its site, where architecture, landscape, and lifestyle meld seamlessly.
Project Team:
Architecture: Feldman Architecture
Landscape Architecture: Ground Studio Landscape Architecture
Builder: True Build Construction
Lighting Design: Tucci Lighting
Civil Engineer: Whitson Engineers
Structural Engineer: Strandberg Engineering
Stone Mason: Central Coast Masonry
Geotechnical Engineer: Moore Twining
MEP: Monterey Energy Group
Photography: Joe Fletcher
Styling: Mikhael Romain
Guided by early site and climate studies, the design arranges four detached stone structures to follow the contours of the land, reducing visual impact and restoring a hillside meadow previously overtaken by invasive growth. Sited within a one-acre ridge-top clearing, the structures - a living pavilion, owner’s suite and office, a pool cabana/guest suite, and a garage - are linked by pathways, gardens, and courtyards that foster meaningful indoor-outdoor connections. Fragmenting the home into smaller components minimized the project’s square footage, cost and carbon footprint, while allowing the buildings to rest lightly and gracefully on the narrow ridge.
Thick granite walls anchor each pavilion to the site, while carefully carved openings frame valley views through the tree canopy. Deep overhangs and shaded recesses temper the sun, and breezeways between buildings capture prevailing winds. A tower and roof deck above the living pavilion lift residents into the treetops, offering panoramic views of the surrounding preserve.
Natural, tactile materials further root the architecture to its setting. Local St. Helena Cottage stone, reclaimed teak, and drought-tolerant landscaping restore habitat and harmonize the architecture with its environment.
What began as inspiration drawn from Tuscany evolved into a modern translation - an understated and timeless retreat, carefully crafted and sensitively attuned to its site, where architecture, landscape, and lifestyle meld seamlessly.
Project Team:
Architecture: Feldman Architecture
Landscape Architecture: Ground Studio Landscape Architecture
Builder: True Build Construction
Lighting Design: Tucci Lighting
Civil Engineer: Whitson Engineers
Structural Engineer: Strandberg Engineering
Stone Mason: Central Coast Masonry
Geotechnical Engineer: Moore Twining
MEP: Monterey Energy Group
Photography: Joe Fletcher
Styling: Mikhael Romain
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