Bay Front Residence
Newport Beach, California
Architect/Designer | Brandon Architects
Builder | Tony Valentine Construction
Landscape Architect/Designer | David A. Pedersen, Inc.
Interior Designer | Jodi Fleming Design
Photographer | Lisa Romerein
The project design is a solution to the challenging site constraints, vehicle access, zoning limitations and the desired program. With the narrow portion of the site at the alley, vehicle and pedestrian access are contained at the rear of the property. This allowed for the majority of the living space on the first floor to move toward the front of the property and enjoy the boardwalk and harbor views.
The setbacks and height limitations create a unique buildable area. Utilizing a stepped approach in the façade’s voids were created for areas such as the entry to the home as well as balcony areas for the primary and secondary bedrooms.
The desired program, and necessity for many of the homes in this area, included a roof top patio for enjoying access to natural light and views. With the envelop limitations, the access to the roof top and main vertical circulation within the home were centralized. This allowed for the third floor and covered portion of the roof top patios extend from the covered core of the property for basking in that Southern California sunshine or enjoying those picturesque West Coast sunsets.
