Sonoma Pool House, Californian Real Estate, CA Guest House, USA Mid-Century Architecture Photos
Sonoma Pool House in California
May 28, 2021
Sonoma Pool House and Guest House
Design: Klopf Architecture
Location: Sonoma, California, USA

Inspired by the Barcelona Pavilion designed by Mies van der Rohe, the combination Sonoma Pool House and Guest House was designed to connect the pool area to the original design of the mid-century modern main residence.

The new pool house/guest house was one component of an integrated master plan that included renovations to the main house, the new pool, and a new art studio. Thoughtful planning was taken to ensure that all structures were carefully aligned to feel at rest with one another and to create a sense of cohesiveness throughout the property.
The semi-retired homeowners asked that the structure serve multiple purposes, primarily a place to relax and enjoy the pool while also accommodating overnight guests comfortably. The now empty-nesters wanted a place their kids? families could enjoy on return visits home. They were looking for an open, modern and warm design that respected the minimalism of their mid-century modern style home, one that was flexible enough to enjoy everyday and allow guests their own privacy.

The horizontal lines of the flat roof design align closely with the linearity of the pool while large pocketing multi-slider glass doors create a void that opens the space out toward the patio and pool. The roof is exten...