Spring Ranch, Hollister Building, Northern California Property Design, Contemporary Architecture Images
Spring Ranch in Hollister
Modern Property in San Benito County, CA, Western USA – design by Feldman Architecture, Architects
July 2, 2019
Spring Ranch in Hollister
Design: Feldman Architecture
Location: Hollister, San Benito County, California, United States of America
Nestled amidst the grazing livestock of a thriving walnut farm in California?s Central Valley, this family retreat strikes a balance between privacy and openness.

It pairs a bunkroom and two private guest suites connected by a catwalk with expansive communal living and cooking areas, which open eastward towards views of rolling ridges along the San Andreas Fault. Three long, gently arcing rammed earth walls anchor both the indoor and outdoor spaces of the home to their site, hugging the contours of the landscape. Throughout the home, a palette of wood, glass, steel, and stone compliments the bold texture of the rammed earth.
The design achieves LEED Gold performance through drought-tolerant landscape design, attention to water efficiency, passive solar heating and cooling, alternative energy, and sustainably-harvested materials.
The site features non-invasive plants and deliberately compact development that leaves the majority of the site undisturbed. 98% of the site is permeable, and the run-off from the remaining impermeable surfaces is directed to on-site retention areas. By committing to th...