Bayou Residence

This residence provides privacy from the street while opening up to the steeply sloping site, bayou, and tree canopy in the back. The wedge-shaped property inspired a U-shaped massing strategy, turning the focus inward toward a central courtyard space. Horizontal planes float above masonry walls, recalling precedents from mid-century homes in California. One wing of the home contains the public spaces while the other contains the private. The large amount of glazing across the courtyard creates a visual connection that blurs the line between interior and landscape. Both wings terminate in large glass doors, opening to terraces that look out onto the bayou beyond.

Photographs by Scott Frances Photography