Owyang House, a Modern Oasis by SWATT + PARTNERS

Date of Publishing: May 11, 2024

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Architecture Design of Owyang House

Description About The Project

The Owyang House, in the town of Atherton, California, replaces an earlier mid-century structure that the family had owned for many years. The previous building was a low, one story structure, with post and beam construction that precluded adding a second story.

The new home is two stories, with a full basement, and includes 6,000 square feet of habitable space. Accessed through new and carefully choreographed landscape paths and gardens, the new interior spaces feature exciting spaces and an abundance of natural light. The visitor approaches the home from the north side of the property by a pathway that is flanked on the east side by a long, linear infinity-edge water feature that terminates at the front door. A long, low steel canopy at the entrance walk compresses the exterior entrance space and connects it to the low ceiling of the entrance gallery. On axis with the entrance, the dining and living ‘great room’ features walls of glass that connect the interior spaces to the beautiful new gardens. A free standing, steel framed stair is treated like a work of functional sculpture, hovering above an interior garden of gravel and a single boulder.

The ground floor level includes all of the ‘public’ spaces – kitchen, family, dining and living spaces – and the primary suite. The upper level includes an office and guest bedrooms in two wings connected by a floating bridge with north-facing clerestory windows above.

The Architecture Design Project Information:

Project Name: Owyang House
Location: Atherton, California, United States
Project Year: 2022
Designed by: SWATT + PARTNERS

Owyang House, a Modern Oasis by SWATT + PARTNERS

Carefully choreographed landscape paths and gardens: Thoughtfully planned pathways and outdoor green spaces surrounding the house.

Exciting interior spaces: Interior rooms and areas designed to evoke interest, excitement, or a sense of novelty.

The Owyang House Gallery:

Text by the Architects: The Owyang House, in the town of Atherton, California, replaces an earlier mid-century structure that the family had owned for many years. The previous building was a low, one story structure, with post and beam construction that precluded adding a second story.

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For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: 5845 Doyle Street, Suite 104 Emeryville, CA, 94608 United States
– Tel: 510.985.9779
– Email: info@swattpartners.com