LUXURY HOMES 99 breeze through the foyer , from which you first experience the majestic views of the ocean upon entering the home .
The home features an inverted design that responds to the sharp downslope towards the ocean . The primary access is on the upper level , where we have the Main Suite and two additional guest bedrooms . On the lower level , we have the main social area , a spacious open room with the main living , dining , and kitchen areas . Next to it is a large open-air covered outdoor dining area with outdoor cooking , defined by a custom curving wood screen and cantilevering wood table , all in solid Cenizaro wood .
From this area , we have a spatial connection to the outdoor spaces around the swimming pool , punctuated by the cantilevering bridge that hovers around 20 feet above the ground at its tip . At this point , you experience a sense of connection with the natural environment , close to the treetops where you often see the capuchin monkeys swinging around the branches . Often , entire families of monkeys , even mothers carrying their young on their backs , are seen from these outdoor spaces .
Our designs are always seeking strategies to provide a variety of spaces and richness of experiences . Our philosophy combines this with an environmentally friendly approach by reducing the number of rooms that require air conditioning . All of the home ’ s main hallways , staircases , and any circulation area are all open-air rooms . This approach allows us to have a 28 % reduction in the total air conditioning load compared to the typical scheme where all these spaces are “ interior , air-conditioned ” rooms . We allow ourselves the freedom to make use of these outdoor spaces for much more . This is exemplified by the main entrance foyer , from which we create a sense of surprise , say a “ wow-factor ” when entering the home .
Our approach complements with technical elements for a final result , a residence with a high energy efficiency level for its size . The variable-flow A / C system continually adapts to the home ’ s needs ; when zones turn on or off , the main
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condenser system ramps up our down accordingly . The exterior door and window system feature impressively high levels of thermal insulation . All of the exterior doors and windows are double-glazed and with Low-E solar protection coating . The western-facing curtain wall is particularly exposed ; therefore , we specified this in triple-glazing plus the Low-E layer . The curtain wall possesses a particular detail of a frameless glass corner , something extremely hard to accomplish , which typically window vendors say cannot be done . This is one example of our attention to detail , where the right product allows visual enjoyment from the inside while providing the needed technical performance at the same time .
In general terms , we designed the home to provide the owners and its occupants a sense of comfort , absolute connection with the environment , blurring of indoor and outdoor lines , a high degree of technical performance , equipment , and the highest fit finish .
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