2-INNS in La Jolla, United States

March 23, 2010 Category: House, Residential

This home design called 2-INNS, was designed by architects Sebastian Mariscal Studio is located in La Jolla, United States. Capturing the beautiful weather of Southern California and the unobstructed ocean views of La Jolla, 2inns explore the spatial qualities of a continuous interior-exterior space in the private realms of two identical adjacent houses. Though the private and public domain is clearly defined, the distinct presence of the two volumes is meant to encourage a sentient response to the natural and built environment of the neighborhood. Stepped back from the street, the houses carve into the existing topography.

The exposed C.I.P. concrete sub-level forms the Base that extends from the front lawn to the hill in the back, opening a dramatic ‘light well’ in the work/play area. Elevated from the street, the Main level is enclosed by twentyfive full height glass panels, which slide away on an automated track, creating a continuous open plane that connects the back garden to the ocean views. This feature transforms the kitchen, living and dining areas into a complete exterior space while maintaining privacy from the street. A suspended Ipe wood clad top level performs as the Canopy. This wood ‘jewel box’ houses the sleeping quarters and frames the water views while providing shade to the space below.

The strong relationship to the terrain and the views from the site allow 2inns to remain anchored while projecting outward. Formally, the spatial arrangement is defined by the materiality of each volume and the use of negative space. The public realm transforms into a void that slices the buildings horizontally, further accentuating the concrete and wood-clad masses of the remaining spaces.

2-INNS by Sebastian Mariscal Studio in La Jolla United States