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The definitive idea behind this project was to create a modest country house that was traditional in outward appearance yet minimalist from within. The harmonious scale, thick wall massing and the attention to architectural detail are reminiscent of the enduring quality and beauty of European homes built long ago. It features a custom-built Spanish Colonial- inspired house that is characterized by an L-plan, low-pitched mission clay tile roofs, exposed wood rafter tails, broad expanses of thick white-washed stucco walls with recessed-in French patio doors and casement windows; and surrounded by native California oaks, boxwood hedges, French lavender, Mexican bush sage, and rosemary that are often found in Mediterranean landscapes. An emphasis was placed on visually experiencing the weight of the exposed ceiling timbers and the thick wall massing between the light, airy spaces. A simple and elegant material palette, which consists of white plastered walls, timber beams, wide plank white oak floors, and pale travertine used for wash basins and bath tile flooring, was chosen to articulate the fine balance between clean, simple lines and Old World touches.

Kohler Tailored Vanity Collection: 48" Marabou Vanity with Ceramic/Impressions Vanity Top in Thunder Grey and Memoirs Stately Widespread Faucet in Oil Rubbed Bronze Kohler Kathryn One-Piece Toilet in Thunder Grey Kohler Verdera 40" Medicine Cabinet and Marabou Surround

Jacques Saint Dizier Design Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios

Master Bath featuring Japanese Soaking Tub (ofuro) and plumbing fixtures by Sonoma Forge. Interiors and construction by Trilogy Partners. Published in Architectural Digest May 2010 Photo Roger Wade Photography

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Ambient Elements creates conscious designs for innovative spaces by combining superior craftsmanship, advanced engineering and unique concepts while providing the ultimate wellness experience. We design and build saunas, infrared saunas, steam rooms, hammams, cryo chambers, salt rooms, snow rooms and many other hyperthermic conditioning modalities.

Warren Smith, CMKBD, CAPS

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Shower After.... Seperate Shower Valves and Spray Heads with Adjustable Rain Head. Recessed Lighting. Travertine Tile Through-out. Sound Transducer on Glass Enclosure

Midcentury powder room accented with textured palm springs style wallpaper. The sink cabinet is walnut with a solid surface top. Fixtures are brass.

Foto © Ezio Manciucca

WINNER- NSW HIA Spec Home of the Year 2014 FINALIST- Australia HIA Spec Home of the Year 2014

Master Bath featuring Wave Sink and fixtures from Sonoma Forge. Design and Interiors by Trilogy Partners. Featured Architectural Digest May 2010. Photo Roger Wade Photography