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BLUE RESIDENCE
CANYON LAKE, CALIFORNIA
This private residence was designed as a celebration of concrete masonry block. Utilizing concrete masonry block’s inherent properties of texture, color, insulation and permanence, this project captures all these qualities, while providing a beautiful contrast to the smooth, white plaster used inside and out.
Atop a hill with a 360-degree view, the site and personal program dictated the building plan. With a constant breeze coming from the adjacent lake, the breezeway directs this naturally occurring cooling to the large courtyard created as an outdoor extension of living. The exterior foyer welcomes visitors with a direct view over the masonry fountain to the blue lake beyond, after arriving to the home through the arid terrain.
This family oriented design embraces family life focusing on the interplay of the great room, kitchen, game room, outdoor room, and pool. Even the bathroom has indoor/outdoor play with its bath water flowing from a concrete masonry block waterfall.
The masonry coursing changes from 6-inch high slump block to 4-inch high slump block to give further illusion of height. Masonry arches are achieved with precision block, colored to match the slump block, yet used to create texture contrast.
Stained concrete floors and natural concrete countertops throughout finish the feeling of permanence, while maintaining a warm and comfortable family home.
ARCHITECT:
Silva Studios
3666
Argonne Street
San Diego, CA 92117
www.silvastudios.com
Mark
A. Silva, AIA
Principal
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:
Joshua
Moody
Cannon Associates
Structural Engineers
OWNER:
Josette Blue
