The Division Knoll Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture
Sagan Piechota Architecture have designed the Division Knoll Residence in Big Sur, California.
Elemental in nature – walls of glass, floors of stone, supports of concrete, a roof of copper – “it’s not really about the architecture itself, but more about the architecture as a vessel for looking at the view,” says Daniel Piechota. Because of the simplicity of materials, it’s almost an invisible structure. There are certain angles where you’re pretty much looking through the house like you almost don’t see it.
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Visit the website of Sagan Piechota Architecture – here.
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ana danaya on 07 Apr 2010 at 1:42 am #
I like the concept but maybe not taken to this extreme. For me it lacks a bit of the home feeling, and places to be personalize with our objects of admiration.
I also wonder how can the light inside the house be controlled?
Lance on 07 Apr 2010 at 2:27 am #
Sweet MF’ing Jesus! I am in love with this house. Agreed, it’s all about the view no matter how slightly impracticle it might be for 99 percent of the public, but wow. The sense of almost not having a house around you is evident and I love the shot from the bathroom. It almost looks like you’re living in a wonderful home floating in the sky, over the ocean. Simply breath taking. I could see myself driving home after a hard day at work and coming home to this.
Adam on 07 Apr 2010 at 6:26 am #
I think I get it. First off, I think I like it alot without actually having been there. Though, I can’t help but get the feeling that it’s more of an enclosed pavilion or somthing than a house. But, I don’t think there’s much else better that could have been done in that stunning setting.
Andy on 07 Apr 2010 at 8:02 am #
Why is the grass so astroturf green? o.o
ONYX on 07 Apr 2010 at 12:37 pm #
Wow!
This is simply beautiful.
I don’t feel this is meant to appeal to many. This is an unflinching execution of the concept and ideal. This would be a serene place to retreat to. Stock up on windex though.
Lance on 07 Apr 2010 at 1:16 pm #
Exactly! It’s more of an emotional and environmental concept than a sanctuary, but I’d love to rent it for a weekend. You’d have to be the most “fabulous” person on the face of the planet to live here on a daily basis, but if you’re that fabulous, you have homes everywhere.
Arfman on 07 Apr 2010 at 1:45 pm #
Mom, I did something bad with the baseball
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This is so beautiful!
YHBHS on 07 Apr 2010 at 2:00 pm #
it’s a shame the landscaping is so horrible?
why would anyone move to big sure and then have this type of grass? a total shame..
moreveils on 07 Apr 2010 at 2:54 pm #
lovely! perfect to visit… but not exactly livable. it reminds me very much of the Post Ranch Inn, also in Big Sur.
The hotel was more succsful in finding the balance of “open/ minimal/ livable”
DenB on 08 Apr 2010 at 9:04 am #
looks like an over-sized bus stop shelter. C-
marshen on 09 Apr 2010 at 2:01 am #
Amazing house but I think it would take getting used to living there with all that exposure. Definitely a statement house. The fireplace is a little overdone compared to the rather subtle rest of the house, in fact, it looks like it was made from one of those oversized outdoor stainless steel barbecues that are so popular these days.
gordon on 08 May 2010 at 8:49 am #
gee, re: the landscaping, the site was graded into a large flat area so of course the soil was all disturbed. It does rain a lot at Big Sur and it’s almost always windy. You need to plant some solid ground cover to stop it getting washed or blown away. In the dry season it will go brown and it will grow long like the hillsides and blend in with the rest of the natural landscape. Give it time people.
Beldo on 21 Jun 2010 at 1:17 am #
wow! just wow!
Behnam on 28 Oct 2010 at 9:35 am #
I can only describe this house in 1 word: perfect.
Im glad i have seen this because this is exactly how id like my dreamhouse to be after i finish my studies.