Lakeridge House
California
Project Stats
This single-family residence offers breathtaking views, serene privacy, and an infinity pool, making it a true retreat. The unique site and architectural layout pushed the limits of creativity in the structural engineering design. While the exterior of the home may appear simple, the design required extensive coordination across multiple disciplines to meet the client’s desires. From the use of steel beams for open interiors to cantilevered steel columns providing support for large decks, the home’s structure is both innovative and functional. The integration of a combination of foundations to accommodate the steep slope, along with specific details to seamlessly transition from the back deck to the pool, created the tranquil oasis desired. Every detail, down to the site elements like the retaining wall, entry gate, and guardrails, was carefully coordinated to bring the client’s vision to life.
Key Features:
- Steel beams to maintain open interior spaces
- Cantilevered steel columns for deck support
- Premanufactured shear wall panels for larger openings in the living room
- Combination of conventional and deepened pile foundations to accommodate the slope
- Seamless transition from the deck to the infinity pool and sun deck
- Deck framing designed to conceal pool cover vault
- Five steel braces supporting the cantilevered deck, minimizing visual obstructions
- Careful coordination of site elements such as retaining walls and entry gate
Credits
Architect: Studio William Hefner
Photos: Elizabeth Nielsen
