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It’s one thing to copy a traditional style,
but something totally different to recreate
a passage of time. That’s the guiding
principle and philosophy designer Julian
Cohen brought to this home he designed
in North California wine country.
For Cohen, it’s important that clients
first identify what’s meaningful for them
and, in this instance, he aimed to produce
a home that tells a story and expresses a
sense of history.
What emerged from early discussions
was the influence on the owners of a stone

building that was one of California’s first
wineries – and a haiku the owners wrote.
“We wanted to establish what’s really
important to them, so their house could be
an expression of who they are – something
they would feel totally comfortable with.
“These gave the essence from which
we developed the design of their home.”
What evolved in the design process
was an L-shaped configuration of two
buildings connected by a breezeway.
The stone-clad main building appears
to be an 1800s winery which has been

Above: A breezeway section of this new hillside
home provides a sheltered outdoor living area and
views northwards over the pool and vineyards.
The breezeway connects the two wings of the
home, with the main residence on the left and
guest accommodation to the right. Designer Julian
Cohen evolved the design of the house so that it
appears to be an authentic 1800s winery that has
been renovated and then extended with a modern
addition.

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