John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects

Ehrlich Retreat +

Ehrlich Retreat +
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EHRLICH RETREAT +

John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects

ARCHITECTS
John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects

LOCATION
Santa Monica, United States

CATEGORY
Houses, Extension

MANUFACTURERS
Antares Enterprises, Hevi-Lite

PHOTOGRAPHS
Benny Chan/Fotoworks

AREA
1430 ft²

YEAR
2012

PROJECT TEAM
Alice Kimm, Garrett Belmont, Bob McFadden

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Bonomo Development

Text description provided by architect.

The Ehrlich Retreat + consists of a new guest house, pool, and shade structure that combine with the original house (previously designed by JFAK) to create a family compound.

Ehrlich Retreat +
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Ehrlich Retreat +
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The new structure is contextually related to the original house, borrowing many of its architectural elements, yet has its own identity.

Ehrlich Retreat +
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Ehrlich Retreat +
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The LEED Platinum project is also a model of "integrated sustainability,".

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Ehrlich Retreat +
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In which its green strategies are seamlessly integrated into a unique sculptural aesthetic: the structure's broad frame embraces and gives presence to the new yard.

While shading the house's southern orientation; the triangular cut-out over the office creates a dramatic form, but also introduces generous amounts of ambient northern light.

The steel and wood trellis provides welcoming shade for the yard, and at the same time hosts a 2.4kW photovoltaic array that powers the house and pool.

Ehrlich Retreat +
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The overall result is a responsible, light-filled, and joyful environment.

Ehrlich Retreat +
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Ehrlich Retreat +
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Ehrlich Retreat +
First Floor Plan
Ehrlich Retreat +
Second Floor Plan


Ehrlich Retreat +
Elevation
Ehrlich Retreat +
Section AA

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