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Mid-century modern residence by Griffin Enright Architects

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Ross Residence has been designed byย Griffin Enright Architects, situated in a unique community called the Town of Ross, in Marin County, California and is nestled between a stream and a steep hillside above. Entry to the site occurs across a small stream via an existing bridge into 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 rooflines to create a contemporary home in the country. A new open living, dining kitchen area with ample wall space for the ownerโ€™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 in interior spaces.

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A new ipe 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 entry is made of charcoal concrete board and an open pivot door.

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A new entry made of charcoal concrete board wraps around the foyer and creates a floating bench. A custom fabricated, textured ceiling made of CNC milled MDF enhances acoustics and integrates a seemingly randomized lighting pattern, while it also reflects light into the space. The loft-like living space opens up to the north, optimizing the view of a luminous landscape that is perfectly lit for the majority of the day.

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A view from the dining room showing stainless steel chainmail curtain over tv and fireplace slot.

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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.

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A view of the living room with expansive telescoping glass doors to the exteriorย and a custom ceiling with recessed lights.

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A view of the living room with folded ceiling and a clerestory window to bring light into a loft-like space.

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A view form the dining room showing powder coated steel hearth.

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The new chefโ€™s kitchen is outfitted for entertaining and yet detailed with furniture like cabinetry details. The custom ceiling has been cut out to provide a slot for the hanging track lighting.

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A view from the bedroom into the bathroom with the indoor pool beyond.

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A view of the exterior arrival via a wood bridge over a small stream.

Photos: Kyle Jeffers

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