Five House
 Five House is an accessory dwelling to a 1,643 square foot main residence.  The project sought to embrace the existing historic mid-century modern main residence on the property and provide direct engagement between the entertaining decks, linear pool, and the new accessory structure.  A thorough discovery and programming phase allowed the design team to understand specific aesthetic goals and function requirements of the compact footprint.
Photography by © Parrish Ruiz de Velasco
Simplicity of form, complementary proportions, and planning efficiency were primary objectives for the design concept.  The dwelling is designed on a strict five-foot planning grid, which not only reinforces the primary design objectives, but is also how its name was derived: Five House. The structure provides both a public entertainment use and a private dwelling space for guests.  The living room and kitchen open directly on to the pool terrace, providing a cabana-like connection to the pool.  For more private guests, the dwelling is a full-service space that can provide as much privacy as preferred through operable louvers and roller shades.  During parties and gatherings, the pool-side façade can open completely with a series of disappearing glass panels.  The same glass panels can be veiled by use of the rolling vertical louvers that disrupt sight lines from the main house.
Photography by © Parrish Ruiz de Velasco
The accessory structure employs a limited vocabulary of ...