Not at all old-fashioned: the vaulted wooden ceiling of onemodern villain Oakland, USA, looks really impressive. We present to you the “Skyline” house, built in place of a building destroyed by the forest fire. The new building scores with a successful combination of old and new. The facade of the villa fascinates with the typically minimalist, clear geometric shapes, while inside the weekend house turns out to be a beauty with country house charm. Join us on a virtual tour and let the exciting architectural concept convince you.
The “Skyline” house is uplocated on a hill. Thanks to the beautiful location, there are spectacular views of the Golden Gate and the city of Oakland. The “Terry and Terry” architects, who were commissioned to design and complete the building, therefore opted for a minimalist building volume with glass fronts. The one-story holiday home is closed to the driveway, but opens to the balcony and the beautiful landscape through floor-level sliding glass doors. The generously glazed fronts not only allow a distant view of the picturesque area, but also ensure that the rooms are flooded with sunlight all day long.
A vaulted wooden ceiling sets subtle accents in the living area and makes it appear larger. The soft curves loosen up the otherwise strict, minimalist look.
The arched wooden ceiling as a connecting element in the living area
At the clients' request, the architects left the living area open and divided it into zones. The vaulted wooden ceiling plays a crucial role because it connects the individual zones visually and acoustically. The kitchen, living room and dining room flow seamlessly into one another. At the same time, there is the opportunity to set up cozy corners. For example, the whole family can sit down in front of the fireplace and enjoy being together or end the evening cooking and eating with friends.
Clever room layout and functional furnishings
Sometimes modern, sometimes withCountry house charm: Every zone in the living area has a different effect. Be it the cozy reading corner with built-in wall shelves and wooden cupboards or the modern kitchen with a simple design: every family member will find their favorite corner here. The house was also furnished very sparingly according to purist principles. The furnishings are kept to the most important aspects and the architects have specifically avoided any decorations. Here and there, wallpaper with nature motifs and pictures of beautiful landscapes adorn the walls. Otherwise nothing distracts from the fantastic view, which clearly plays the main role.
To the north and south of the living area there is a wooden terrace and a balcony from which the residents can overlook the hilly landscape of the Eastbay Mountains. Here the vaulted ceiling highlights the picturesque view particularly effectively. It also reflects the curves of the hilly landscape, creating a seamless connection between architecture and nature.
The balcony is a work of artof modern architecture. The all-glass railings made of clear glass take up hardly any free space and are hardly noticeable. This means the builders can marvel at the beautiful view from every corner of the living area. The terrace not only looks out to the mountains, but also opens up to the garden, where raised beds made of Corten steel give the outdoor area structure. The desert plants and the lawn are very easy to care for. This leaves more free time for grilling or lounging.
The sleeping area and the adjoining bathroom are located directly next to the living area. Here it is no longer the wood that plays the main role, but the natural stone. The ceiling is plastered and, like the walls, painted in a neutral color. This means that the bedrooms are at least visually separated from the living area.
From the city of Oakland, the path leads up to the driveway of the minimalist holiday home. There, a raised concrete bed offers seating. The terrace, which is laid with natural stone tiles, leads directly to the living room.
The wooden terrace at the entrance to the house invites you to linger
The vaulted wooden ceiling has built-in lighting
Large glass fronts open the house to the beautiful landscape
The one-story holiday home offers a dream view of the nearby mountains
Construction plans of the minimalist house: view from above
Modern two-bedroom house: construction plan
House with a hillside location
The “Skyline” house is a project byTerry and Terry Architecture
