Ojai Residence

“Upon returning from a Fellowship in 2008, we began looking for a retreat from Los Angeles. The unique landscape of Ojai Valley, California, with its similarity to the Italian countryside appealed to us.” – Fred Fisher

This cor-ten steel house was designed for a family with two boys. Consisting of two objects, the home is divided into a three-story tower resembling a cube and a one-story bar shape. Centered around public gatherings, the tower includes the living and dining room and kitchen, and living quarters for the parents. The one-story bar shape includes the bedroom suites for the boys, a family room, and guest bath.
The windows are designed to be pictures on the wall in the middle of white space. Strategically placed to take advantage of Ojai’s spectacular views of the mountains and nature.
The home is designed around the kitchen which allowed for strategic placement of the living and dining room, library and office space, and primary bedroom and bath for the tower.

Take a tour of Fred Fisher’s Ojai, CA residence. Professionally filmed by Square Productions, this cinematic celebration shares the owner’s journey as well as what makes Ojai such a wonderful treasure in Southern California.

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