Project: Monterey Residence
Architects: Blanchard Fuentes Design
Team: ​Erik Blanchard, Deborah Fuentes
Location: Hermosa Beach, California
Area: 2,000 sq ft​
Photographer: Deborah Fuentes
Text by Blanchard Fuentes Design
The Face(ade): Patinated copper and bronzed iron are richly defined against the subtle uniformity of cream colored plasterwork. A clear grained Cedar scrim finished in a natural hue of pale rose add a neutral element to the overall composition. The openings are large and intentional, with the reflective sheen of the plate glass defining the form and spatial dynamics of the Monterey Residence.
​The Soul: A generous use of plate glass through-out the project affords a feeling of lightness especially between the roof deck and living room, where a glazed volume breaches the ceiling plane and materializes as a decked stair and landing assembly. A rich millwork selection from Maple to Hickory softens the living layer and balances out the exposed steel work of the stair.
