Red Barn
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Architect: Cluck Design Collaborative (visit website)
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| Location: San Clemente, CA |
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100 Word DescriptionIn the 1940s a Japanese immigrant, by way of the Hawaiian Islands, arrived in the Southern California town of San Clemente. A florist by trade, he built a humble home in the style of the traditional Hawaiian barn. Salvaged redwood lumber from a demolished 19th century hotel was utilized throughout. San Clemente’s first florist raised his family and operated his business from within the walls of the iconic “Red Barn House†for decades until his passing.The current owner was drawn to the home’s humble scale, simple details and eccentric character. Minimal alterations were made to the home’s street-front presence. Dramatic interior space was honed with minimalist detailing and material honesty.Sitting amongst a sea of Mediterranean style stucco homes, this standout was destined to maintain it’s unique personality. |
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Architect’s Statement: Details & materials were inspired by elements intrinsic to this hometown florist’s life: the common galvanized bucket, a pair of rusted pruning shears, tin roofing and worn wood.This embodiment is evident in the home’s stair. Suspended galvanized steel planes seemingly float within the main floor’s interior volume. Original interior boards wearing their teal, pink and white painted coats make up the body of the studio’s oversized door. Rusted steel planes clad select portions of the home’s rear addition.The small addition opens toward the lush canyon-side backyard. A vintage Airstream Globetrotter, visible from the rear porches, served as the owner’s lodging during construction. This polished beauty is now both guest quarters and sculptural mirror reflecting the yard’s stunning Birds of Paradise garden. |
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Type of Construction: Slab on grade, balloon framed, re-claimed redwood plank construction. Other materials and finishes include galvanized steel, mill finish mild steel, natural stone & low VOC coatings. |
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Photography: 2014, Harry Mark |
