L|J Residence
Aidlin Darling Design
Recipient
Winner: Judges Top Choice
Nestled within a grove of heritage oaks, this highly sculptural home is deeply integrated with the landscape, creating a dynamic environment that enriches the senses. The architecture blurs the line between the home and the natural world, playing with diurnal shifts of light and shadow. At every level throughout the home, it brings its occupants into connection with nature and light. The poured-in-place concrete walls that anchor the façade sponsor a bas-relief inspired by the surrounding flora, adding movement to the structural elements. The koi pond slips under a glass bridge within the main living area. A two-story solar screen at the main stair allows indirect light to enter the space. Partially translucent resin stairs gently diffuse the light, and skylights bring light deep within the house while providing views of the trees overhead.