Project Overview

This project has become one of Ten Seventy Architecture's most iconic designs. The concept was simple: to draw people from the front door to the patio space in the back yard - which has an amazing view of the San Diego Bay.

Updated Mid-Century Modern

This home was an updated twist on a classic Southern California mid-century modern home.

Shaded Exterior Space

The most noticeable component of this project is the angled trellis in the back yard. This provides multiple functions including shading the patio + keeping direct sunlight off of the glazing.

Accordion Door Systems

This home features 3 accordion door systems to let the inside spaces flow outside.

The Property

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Key Design Concepts

There was an existing trellis that would need to be remodeled. That trellis continued the roofline, sloping downward away from the house + giving a very claustrophobic feeling. So we figured, if that angle was bad, + a flat trellis was typical, wouldn't an upward angled trellis be the best option?

Key Design Concepts

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Picture of the front of the Kenosha Residence PropertyUnderneath the trellis viewClose up shot of trellisDay shot of trellisStone gravel property exterior

1

Site Analysis

This was one of our first projects in San Diego. During the Site Analysis phase we documented the existing home + created a set of as-built drawings to begin our design.  

2

Schematic Design

After analyzing the existing home, we determined that an angled trellis would suit the client's needs as well as the classic mid-century modern aesthetic.  

Another goal we established was creating a smooth transition from inside to outside (onto the rear patio).

3

Design Development

Through the Design Development phase we worked closely with our client. We provided a series of 3D renderings where we decided to angle the trellis posts (to create a more dynamic transition), introduce metal to the material pallet, + select stack bond CMU to emphasize the mid-century design.

4

Construction Documents

In the Construction Documents phase we engineered + detailed the metal trellis / exterior patio. We also specified the accordion door system used.  

Finally, we incorporated everything into the project drawings, preparing everything for permitting.

Full shot of kenosha backyard

A Modern, San Diego Home

Mid-century modern architecture always emphasizes the structural components. We work w/ Patterson Engineering on all of our projects to display the structure in the way you see throughout our portfolio. We used the existing spacing of the roof beams to place our trellis posts. Each of the three bays has a 9-foot retractable door systems that dock against those posts.

Side angle view of trellis

The Trellis

By angling the posts slightly (perpendicular to the roof slope) we can create a sense of movement. This is our trick to make these trellises feel more dynamic + I've replicated it on projects since. The trellis, the gathering space, looks onto the San Diego bay.

View of Kenosha steps and front door
View of Kenosha home wall materials and tiles

Remodeling the Exterior

We also re-modeled the front of the home including aluminum anodized windows, floating concrete stairs, + a gray-scale paint scheme, w/ an electric green front door to signify the point of entry. So fine.

View of Kenosha view

Modern Landscaping

The landscaping replicated the angle used in the shade structure. Simple, low maintained, cost effective landscape materials were selected for the exterior spaces. 

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