tighe architecture defines montee karp malibu residence with subtly faceted exterior
photography by art gray photography
‘montee karp residence’, a reinterpreted hillside home in malibu is designed by los angeles based tighe architecture. gazing over the pacific ocean, the 2200 sq ft home has been given a transformation where the previous post-and-beam nature has been rearranged and given an overall contemporary lift. internally, the spaces express a minimalistic approach and by integrating display niches and subtle natural lighting, the residence instills a gallery-like typology to exhibit and enhance the client’s private collection of contemporary art.
the kitchen
with large windows that capture views of the landscape and beyong, the contemporarycantilevered staircase lead up to the second level where each tread has been carefully accentuated by a laser-cut pattern creating a changing shadow depending on the time of day. a prominent feature of the californian home is the faceted surfaces of the exterior defined by the geometry of the roof. the form of the building’s front façade continues and translates into the interior spaces- resulting in the dematerialization of the roof, wall and floor planes.
the dining table overlooks the pacific ocean
minimally furnished blended with a contemporary, gallery feel
master bedroom
the head stand of the bed extends up onto the ceiling
the bathroom displays a faceted theme like the rest of the house
terrazzo flooring contains hydronic radiant heating
framing the extraordinary views out to the santa monica bay
the existing roof geometry is accentuated creating a language of faceted surfaces
the 10 foot high door makes use of a hydraulic pivot and a concealed magnetic locking device
the montee karp residence at night
