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Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates

Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates
© Ciro Coelho

MONTECITO RESIDENCE

Barton Myers Associates

MANUFACTURERS
Fleetwood

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ciro Coelho

AREA
3365.0 sqm

PROJECT YEAR
2009

CATEGORY
Residential Architecture

LOCATION
Montecito, CA, United States

Text description provided by architect.

ENGINEERING

AGME Engineers, mechanical & plumbing; Smith Engineering Associates, electrical; Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc, envelope consultant; Rios Clementi Hale Studios, interiors; Penfield & Smith, civil; Grover Hollingsworth & Associates, geotechnical

Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates
© Ciro Coelho
Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates
© Ciro Coelho

Located in the hills above Montecito, the Ladera Residence's was designed to take advantage of the site's striking features, including majestic oak trees and large boulders. The residence is divided into two wings.

A public wing includes living, dining and kitchen areas and opens up to the main outdoor dining and lounging areas.

Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates
© Ciro Coelho
Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates
© Ciro Coelho
Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates
© Ciro Coelho

The second, more intimate wing, contains bedrooms, bathrooms and a library all of which open up to small outdoor courtyards and terraces. The property also includes a lap-pool and an existing guest house.

The building is constructed of exposed steel, glass, concrete and insulated metal panels. The Montecito Residence takes full advantage of the indoor-outdoor

Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates
© Ciro Coelho
Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates
© Ciro Coelho

living made possible by California Coast's mild climate. Designed specifically without air-conditioning, the house is cooled exclusively by cross-ventilation.

Large operable sectional glass doors, sliding doors and windows can be opened and closed to quickly adjust to the climate conditions and the occupants' comfort.

Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates
© Ciro Coelho
Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates
© Ciro Coelho

In addition, the house's radiant heat system is fed by solar collector panels. Other sustainable features include highly efficient boilers, photovoltaic panels and an Energy-Star rated "cool" roof.


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