turnbull griffin haesloop architects' sonoma residence sits within a lush meadow

san francisco based turnbull griffin haesloop architects unveils the sonoma residence, a charming house sitting in a meadow dotted with majestic oaks. the site gently slopes down to a spring-fed pond, creating an unusually lush landscape all around. owners have requested to design the house for outdoor/indoor summer living, and wanting guests to have an easy access to the pool and pond beyond.

view from the spring-fed pond: the residence sits within a lush meadow

turnbull griffin haesloop architects has designed the project to be a net-zero home. passive cooling strategies including a cool and living roof, heavy insulation, operable windows and large overhangs, allow the temperature to remain comfortable without use of air conditioning. photovoltaic powered electric pumps provide hot water for in-slab radiant heat while solar panels provide hot water for the pool.

framed view to pond beyond

the residence includes a thin floating roof reaching across the primary outdoor living space, framing the entrance as a dramatic threshold from the car court to the pond beyond. the bedrooms, kitchen and support spaces are housed under a living roof that visually links the house to the surrounding landscape. a pool house extends the outdoor living with generous shade trellises and includes a playroom, changing room and guestroom as well as space for the solar hot water and pool equipment. a fire pit and small dock further extend the outdoor living experience to the pond’s edge.

the pool house with a shading trellis

outdoor living space

living room looking out to the pond

dining and living room

master bedroom is housed under a living roof

a pool house extends the outdoor living with generous shade trellises and includes a playroomp/guest house

guest house: view towards the pool

a fire pit and small dock extend the outdoor living experience to the pond’s edge

pool and pond 

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom