The hills and vineyards of Napa Valley provide the setting for this contemporary residence, which is composed of a main house, guest house, and garage. The main house has three distinct pavilions, each with its own unique views of the landscape. The shorter vistas embrace the surrounding vineyards and hills, while the longer ones offer views of the countryside and Mount St. Helena beyond. The guest house is designed as a fourth pavilion, and along with the garage defines the residential portion of the project. The architecture and landscape are all conceived within California’s Title 23 environmental law that has assisted in a remarkably sustainable design and constructed solution. The pavilions have inverted seam, stainless steel roofs that are detailed with crisp edges to accentuate their planar nature as they gesture to the surrounding landscape. Large limestone panels reference the color of the native stone and help to root the house in the landscape, while large sloping planes of glass add to the dynamism of the roofs. In addition to the residence there are 6 acres of vineyards, a future winery, and wine storage caves that have been cut into the hillside to the east. {% …
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