Montecito Residence : By Barton Myers Associates

Montecito, CA, United States
Barton Myers Associates
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong

Photo © Courtesy of Ciro Coelho

Located in the hills above Montecito, the residence was designed to take advantage of the site’s striking features, including majestic oak trees and large boulders. The house is divided into two wings. A public wing includes living, dining and kitchen areas and opens up to the main outdoor dining and lounging areas. The second, more intimate wing, contains bedrooms, bathrooms and a library all of which open up to small outdoor courtyards and terraces. The property also includes a lap-pool and an existing guest house.

Photo © Courtesy of Ciro Coelho

Photo © Courtesy of Ciro Coelho

Photo © Courtesy of Ciro Coelho

The building is constructed of exposed steel, glass, concrete and insulated metal panels. The Montecito Residence takes full advantage of the indoor-outdoor living made possible by California Coast’s mild climate. Designed specifically without air-conditioning, the house is cooled exclusively by cross-ventilation. Large operable sectional glass doors, sliding doors and windows can be opened and closed to quickly adjust to the climate conditions and the occupants’ comfort. In addition, the house’s radiant heat system is fed by solar collector panels. Other sustainable features include highly efficient boilers, photovoltaic panels and an Energy-Star rated “cool” roof.

Photo © Courtesy of Ciro Coelho

Photo © Courtesy of Ciro Coelho

Photo © Courtesy of Ciro Coelho

Photo © Courtesy of Ciro Coelho

Photo © Courtesy of Ciro Coelho

site plan--drawing Courtesy of Barton Myers Associates

floor plan--drawing Courtesy of Barton Myers Associates

east elevation--drawing Courtesy of Barton Myers Associates

north elevation--drawing Courtesy of Barton Myers Associates

south elevation--drawing Courtesy of Barton Myers Associates

west elevation--drawing Courtesy of Barton Myers Associate

The people

Architects: Barton Myers Associates

Associate in Charge: Thomas Schneider
Project Architect: Yianna Bouyioukou
Landscape: Rios Clementi Hale Studios
Structural Engineer: Norman J. Epstein
Engineering: AGME Engineers, mechanical & plumbing; Smith Engineering Associates, electrical; Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc, envelope consultant; Rios Clementi Hale Studios, interiors; Penfield & Smith, civil; Grover Hollingsworth & Associates, geotechnical
Location: Montecito, CA
Site Area: 1 acre
Project Area: 3,365 sf main residence, 500 sf garage, 50′ lap pool, pool cabana
Project Year: 2009
Contractor: Caputo Construction
Photographer: Ciro Coelho
via:contemporist