No matter how sleek the lines or pristine the finish, without a real connection with the nature surrounding it, a contemporary house is a simple white cube. Rockledge Residence in Laguna Beach, California is the working of Horst Architectstogether with interior design firm Aria Design. As you can easily notice from the pictures below, light, material and form combine in a sculptural interplay, creating a relaxed interior for a family that also wants to enjoy the views and natural surroundings of the site. But, what was behind the scene of this project? The architects explained: “The design solution consists of a main residence and a detached guest house organized around a series of connected courtyards. Native, drought tolerant vegetation forms the connective tissue of the various exterior spaces. Sliding, concealed pocket doors and the continuity of materials both inside and out, help to dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior space.” In the end, Rockledge is a place of meditation where one can contemplate the ocean and sky.
