Tighe Architecture

Montee Karp Residence

Montee Karp Residence
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Montee Karp Residence

Patrick Tighe Architecture

CNC WORKSHOP
Machineous

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
A Chan And Company

WOODWORK
Funtime Cabinetry Factory

UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP
Sergio’s Custom Upholstery

MANUFACTURERS
Organic Modernism

PROJECT TEAM
Evelina Sausina, Chia-min Wang, William Hu, Antonio Follo, Michael Ho, Kervin Lau, Ted Digiro¬lamo, Haleh Olfati, Hazel Aquino, Gelareh Arbab

GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Borrego & Co., Tso Construction

FLOORING CONTRACTOR
Hermosa Terrazzo

METALWORK
Bancroft Construction

PHOTOGRAPHS
Art Gray Photography, Bran Arifin Photography

AREA
2200 Ft²

YEAR
2014

LOCATION
Malibu, United States

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

The 2200 sq. ft. residence is located on a severe hillside site in Malibu overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The project is an extensive remodel of an existing post-and-beam home in need of a structural, programmatic and environmental upgrade. The residence is re-envisioned for the 21st century.

Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography
Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography
Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography

The existing roof geometry is accentuated creating a language of faceted surfaces.

The articulated volume of the building’s front facade extends indoors to define the interior spaces, resulting in a dematerialization of the roof, wall and floor planes.

A forced perspective is created, framing the extraordinary views out to the Santa Monica Bay.

Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography
Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography
Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography

The minimal, gallery-like living space is designed to accommodate the client’s extensive collection of contemporary art.

Display niches, lighting and the configuration of the spaces are designed to enhance the experience of viewing the art.

The stair is designed with cantilevering steel treads, each with a custom laser-cut pattern.

Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography
Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography
Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography

Light from the skylight above filters through the perforated stair to project an ever-changing texture of shadow and light on the walls and floor.

A grand entry door made of a stainless steel tube frame marks the threshold into the relatively small house.

Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography
Montee Karp Residence
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The 10’ high door makes use of a hydraulic pivot and a concealed magnetic locking device.

Sustainable features include a 5kW photovoltaic system. The solar power is linked to a charging station in the garage for the client’s electric vehicle.

Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography
Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography

Terrazzo flooring contains hydronic radiant heating. Energy efficient building systems and a sustainable material palette are used throughout.


Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography
Montee Karp Residence
© Bran Arifin Photography
Montee Karp Residence
© Art Gray Photography


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