The owners of House on Ricks were seeking a home that would transport them: a peaceful sanctuary amid a bustling city, and an impactful work of architecture that melts away when experienced from within.

The resulting home is thoughtfully woven into a site brimming with mature live oak trees. It gestures quietly to the neighborhood behind a generous front courtyard and features a low-slung, limestone staircase spanning its glass façade. The entryway ushers guests into open living spaces that frame views of the expansive, tree-filled side yard and meditative pool. Private areas of the home gradually unfold in a floor plan that balances communal space with opportunities for individual retreat

The home’s integration with its site, extensive glazing, and carefully wrought details are key to the design solution. The floor slab cantilevers from a foundation half its size, protecting tree root systems and affording varying perspectives of the gradually sloping site. Hidden doors allow residents to move seamlessly from one area to the next with uninterrupted views. Integrated mechanical systems recess in discrete coves. Continuous recessed drains around the glazing perimeter maintain flush transitions indoors to out; mullions recess in ceiling and floor; and back-of-house functions hide in plain sight.

carrera marble / anthracite porcelain panels

view through lounge