Perched dramatically above a 250-foot Pacific bluff, this 3,800-square-foot, three-bedroom retreat embraces the raw beauty of Big Sur’s south coast. Designed to blend seamlessly with the rugged California landscape, the home’s long, slender form mirrors the natural contours of the land, creating a dialogue between structure and setting.
The residence is anchored twelve feet inland from the cliff’s edge, balancing safety with bold architectural expression through a striking cantilevered master suite that projects over the ocean. Two interlinked rectangular volumes, connected by a glass-walled library, form the home’s heart, while a green-roofed concrete wing grounds it firmly to the terrain.
Inside, a flowing open-plan layout with wood-clad ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass frames sweeping ocean views. The north façade opens to the horizon, while the copper-clad southern exterior provides warmth and protection against the coastal winds—a poetic balance of shelter and exposure, embodying the spirit of the California coast.
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