The co-founder of California studio Electric Bowery has renovated a redwood-clad house in Big Sur for her family, preserving its iconic features and adding custom furniture.
The house, originally designed by well-known local architect Mickey Muennig, is perched high up on a bluff overlooking the dramatic coastline ? famous for the scenic Route 1 that runs along it.
The house was built in 1993 by renowned local architect Mickey Muennig
Commissioned in 1993, the building features a curved copper roof and redwood exterior cladding that Electric Bowery co-founder Cayley Lambur and director of interiors Stephanie Luk used as the foundation for the remodel.
After speaking to her neighbour, the original owner, Lambur delved into Muennig's legacy and the property's history for clues to approach the project. Electric Bowery co-founder Cayley Lambur's updates to the property included reconfiguring the compact kitchen
"Inspired by this connection, Lambur began to breathe new life into the residence while honouring its organic architectural roots," said the studio.
The house benefits from large windows and expanses of glazing that capitalise on the views across the landscape to the ocean.
Custom furniture in the living room includes a curved sofa designed to "hug views into the canyon"
Keeping these vistas top of mind, the renovation involved reconfiguring the internal spaces, and respectfully upgrading some of the outdated decor and fixtures.
An entirely new custom...