Bridge House

Bridge House

“I can’t tell you how many times we’ve been at home and heard people walk by on the sidewalk and just say, ‘Wow!’”
— Owner

BRIDGING THE GAP: Embracing Nature's Challenge

Over the years, a highly desirable piece of land remained unused due to an obstructive utility easement that divided the sloping terrain. However, instead of viewing the easement as an obstacle, we saw it as an opportunity to create something exceptional.

We drew inspiration from the land’s natural contours and envisioned the site as an urban ravine waiting to be revealed. Our solution was to integrate the house into two distinct buildings, following the path of the easement. This visionary design results in a stunning bridge that floats above the landscape, becoming a mesmerizing focal point that showcases the beauty of the transformed ravine. 

This project exemplifies our commitment to overcoming challenges and creating captivating architectural solutions that are both innovative and harmonious with nature.

Featured in Times of San Diego and the Modern Architecture + Design Society Home Tour

The front view of Bridge House has a facade of white stucco and black metal cladding.
Divided by an easement, the house is two structures with a bridge between them.
Front view of Bridge House showing the articulated building following the easement boundary, creating a manufactured ravine.
Outdoor open grate metal deck with firepit and bridge to house.
Full-height windows and doors open onto a bamboo garden.
Outdoor open grate metal entertainment deck with a firepit and bridge to the house.
The entry hallway will view the living area beyond.
View from dining room to kitchen with vintage mustard yellow dining set.
View over kitchen island with exposed wood ceiling and origami-like structure above.
View over a kitchen island to living space.
Living room with mid-century furniture and gold pillows and exposed wood ceiling above.
View of open space living area featuring exposed beam and structure at the wood ceiling.
Open plan living room and dining room.
Living room with mid-century furniture and exposed wood ceiling above.
The dining room has mustard yellow mid-century dining furniture.
Bedroom with full-height sliding doors and exposed wood structure ceiling.
Bedroom with partition wall headboard and dividing bathroom.
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