EDITOR ' S CHOICE
DIABLO HOUSE
Terry & Terry Architecture
Terry & Terry Architecture present Diablo House , situated on a ridge providing stunning views of Mount Diablo and the adjacent hills and valleys .
The project involved adding a residential wing to an existing single-story house . The new two-story volume is connected to the original house at an acute angle , which opens the intersecting space by engaging it with the outdoor landscape and distant views . The new volume houses a groundlevel kitchen , dining , and media areas . Above , a new primary bedroom suite hovers out past the hillside , capturing views of the surrounding hills .
The open plan layout allows the spaces to flow seamlessly . The core of the house is connected to the outdoor living spaces by floor-to-ceiling glass walls that curve around the main deck , allowing for views from and through the main living areas towards the open landscape . Deep overhangs frame the view and protect the interiors from the intense summer sun .
The new kitchen and dining areas spill onto the large deck , which then becomes an extension of the living space and connects the addition with the adjacent wing . Situated below the deck and sloping downhill , a separate guest suite is nestled into the hillside , affording breathtaking views , while maintaining privacy from the main house .
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