The High House by Ravel Architecture
Configured as a boomerang to accentuate the land’s natural curvature, this high-ground home perches at the brow of a hillside to maximize the site’s 180-degree perspective.
Configured as a boomerang to accentuate the land’s natural curvature, this high-ground home perches at the brow of a hillside to maximize the site’s 180-degree perspective.
Klopf designed a full gut remodel and major addition to bring the house into the 21st century and provide the living area needed for the client’s family.
Backed by the dramatic landscapes of California’s scenic Portola Valley, the Westridge house embraces its natural setting with an elevated take on the rural vernacular.
Pike & Pond House curates one’s experience by pivoting from the very public street to domestic spaces of the home. These spaces in turn are designed to take in the tranquility of the Pond beyond.
The Nest house extends on this side. The building protrudes from the slope of the hill, fully adapted to the contours of the terrain. On the western side, it is almost underground.
To strengthen the family through design we needed to create a retreat that fosters and accentuates community and interaction, facilitates multi-generational family gathering, and supports aging in place.
The Crosby House pays homage to the original mid-century era style of architecture infused with today’s modern elements: post and beam construction, multiple atriums to bring in natural light, floor-to-ceiling glass
The Control/Shift House is perched on the high side of the site which takes advantage of the view to the southeast. A gradual descending path navigates the change in terrain from the street to the entry of the house.