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Ross Residence by Griffin Enright Architects

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California-based architectural firm Griffin Enright Architects has designed the Ross Residence.

As its name suggests, this modern single story home is Ross, a small town in Marin County, California,  just north of San Francisco.

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Ross Residence by Griffin Enright Architects:

“Situated in a unique community of the Town of Ross, in Marin County, this residence is nestled between a stream and a steep, forested hillside above. Entry to the site occurs via an existing bridge that crosses a small stream to a new entry made of charcoal concrete board that wraps around a new foyer and becomes a floating bench.

It is a renovation that transforms an existing residence by extending and extruding folded geometries of the existing roofines to create a contemporary home in the country. A new open living, dining kitchen area with ample wall space for the owner’s art collections is created under the dynamic new roof which splits to bring clearstory light from the east, while simultaneously creating intimacy and differentiation among interior spaces.

A custom fabricated, textured ceiling made of CNC milled MDF enhances acoustics and integrates a seemingly randomized lighting pattern, while reflecting light into the space. The loft-like living space opens to the north, optimizing the view of a luminous landscape that is perfectly lit for the majority of the day.

A new deck at the front of the house floats at the edge of the existing stream and provides a new outdoor area extending the living space. The new chef’s kitchen is outfitted for entertaining and yet detailed with furniture like cabinetry details. The fireplace and TV are cleanly organized in a long slot along the western wall behind a metal mesh curtain that allows the TV to be hidden when not in use.

A custom white powder-coated steel hearth floats off the wall and provides seating at the fireplace.”

Photos by: Kyle Jeffers

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About Eric Meunier

Currently the Owner and Chief Executive of HODYO Design, Eric Meunier's expertise in the design industry spreads over 20 years. He was the driving force behind HomeDSGN's early success, founding this website in 2011. Today, he loves to channel his passion for design into remodeling houses and transforming interior spaces with his keen eye for detail and architectural finesse. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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