The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Photography: Video Openhouse

Casey Fry

Bedroom and fireplace.

Living room and fireplace.

Tom Grimes

Beautiful, cozy spaces! By AlliKristé Custom Cabinetry and Kitchen Design

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.

Sari Sunshine & Beth Freeberg Photography By: Fine Photography By Stephanie -Stephanie Faust

Doug Thompson Photography

High beamed ceilings in the family room is punctuated by a air of custom wrought iron chandeliers and drapery rods. A pair of Barbara Barry club chairs flank an imported Italian table with inlaid wood. A pair of Sherrill Dining side chairs are upholstered in orange suede guard the entrance to the wine room. Furnishings available at Cabana Home. Interior Design by Cabana Home.