Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
This home in the foothills of Santa Barbara, California, has amazing 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, the City of Santa Barbara to the south, and the Los Padres mountains to the north.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
The home, designed by NMA Architects, is a result of their clients wanting to have a very bold, modern home specifically made of concrete and glass.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
NMA Architects began the design process with several different ideas, however together with their clients, decided that the home should be a dramatic sweeping curvilinear building form.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
Here you can see the street-side of the home, with exposed cast-in-place concrete walls.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
Here is a glimpse of the view that the home has.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
The home has a curved design, as a direct response to the site context and to take advantage of the expansive views.
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A large swimming pool sits between the home and the amazing views.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
At the end of the pool, there’s a covered outdoor lounge, with a kitchen/bar area.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
The raw concrete is carried through to the interior.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
The curved design of the house is followed through to the interior, with curved concrete sections separating the different areas.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
Even the fireplace acts as a partition between the next space.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
There’s also the perfect spot to display your motorbike.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
The different interior spaces, like the kitchen, have views from both sides.
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The home is flooded with natural light.
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The bathroom has custom cabinetry designed to fit the space perfectly, and you can enjoy the views from the bathtub.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
A large mirror in the gym makes sure you can see the television and the view at the same time.
Photography by Ciro Coelho Photography
The staircase continues the theme of the home with the glass stair treads and raw concrete.