WAVELET

 
 

Eichler’s midcentury modern inspiration is abundant in Northern and Southern California. The Wavelet is a reconsideration of the area’s architectural precedent.

 
 

The front facade is quiet—made of metal and wood slats—and offers privacy to the residents and fits comfortably with the neighboring ranch style houses. The pitched roof and visible atrium recall Eichler, but the asymmetry and modern materials adds levity and playfulness.

 
 
 

Residents enter the open plan home through the library (atrium). This two-story room that serves as the hearth of the house, with other rooms branching off.

 
 
 

There are three bedrooms upstairs, accessible through open staircase, and there is one guest room off to the side of the library—offering privacy when necessary.

 
 
 
 
 

The living room, connected to the concept kitchen, where a folding door separates living area from the backyard. The back façade is completely open, with a large overhanging roof comprised of varied pitches. 

 
 

The broken up roof, which serves as an overhang, feels more like an umbrella for the outdoor living space of the house. Pitched roofs can often feel heavy and block off access to light but by using slats and varied angles, the heaviness of the overhang is removed.

 
 
 

Shading for the library and family room is provided by a two-story façade of aluminum fins, whose design echoes the geometry of the roof and maximize sun deflection.