Surf House is a beautiful ocean front residence located in Santa Cruz, California, designed in 2019 by Feldman Architecture.

Description
A hidden jewel in Santa Cruz, Surf House brings a polished bohemian feel right up to the edge of one of the state?s best surf breaks. Our clients approached Feldman Architecture to design a family home in an unassuming neighborhood – aware of the feel and scale of the surrounding structures. The clients were well-versed on the nuances of the site and dreamt of a home that fit naturally and sustainably into its beachy, eclectic locale.
Subject to a 100-year geologic setback requirement as well as the CA Coastal Commission, a site-sensitive solution that respected both the coast and the community became a design focus. The home is sited as a wind break: the rear yard and deck capitalize on ocean views, while the entry and front courtyard, tucked behind two separate structures (a customized surfboard storage unit and garage), sit where the sun shines most in the winter, acting as a warm, light-filled cloister all year round, protected from the coastal winds. Feldman Architecture then enlisted the help of Evan Shivley of Arborica, a sawyer that reclaims and repurposes Native Californian timber, to provide the project with locally sourced interior and exterior cladding. Monterey Cypress, a robust, resilient, regal wood, is accustomed to the site?s coastal California climate and when left unfinished, weathers to a sophi...