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OVERALL RESIDENCE MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA
The residence design is clad inside and out with imported Italian limestone panels. The use of concrete masonry block at strategic areas provides an excellent structural framework that integrates well with the stone cladding to provide a very efficient, cost effective and watertight system of installation. Concrete masonry block provides the high level of structural strength required for the project’s large-scale limestone clad walls and massive chimney elements. Tall wall heights and the substantial weight of stone cladding resulted in very challenging structural design requirements. Concrete masonry block meets these demanding requirements providing the necessary structural strength and lateral support. Construction with concrete masonry block provided the design capabilities and flexibility necessary to create the expansive openings and unique detailing of the custom Rumford-style fireplaces. The fireplaces are critical elements of the residence aesthetic design and are the main focal elements of the living room, family room and study. Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects worked closely with the general contractor and mason to achieve custom fireplace designs that are dramatic design elements, but just as importantly, function well for the client’s everyday use. Fire safety is a paramount concern for our client. The project is situated on a steep, remote hillside site that is prone to significant seasonal forest fire danger. The residence also has three large-scale wood burning fireplaces. The non-combustibility of concrete masonry block construction makes it a natural choice to provide fire protection for the fireplaces, columns, and selected exterior walls of the structure. Concrete masonry block construction facilitated Neumann, Mendro Andrulaitis Architects vision for a unique, dynamic, contemporary residence design solution appropriate for a high fire danger.
ARCHITECT: Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis
Architects Andy Neumann Dave Mendro Mary Andrulaitis OWNER: Jack and Sheri Overall |
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JURY
COMMENTS:
Although
masonry is not strongly visible on the project, the entire
structure relies on it. This residence is beautiful, simple
and well carried out.
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