Z Ojai Residence

The Z Ojai Residence is a 2,500 square foot single family dwelling/art studio for artist Client Z on an 1.2 acre heavily wooded and rocky semi-rural site in the central California coastal area.
The Studio is a strong gesture towards its surrounding contextual influences. Drawing on the utilitarian and agrarian building typologies, the residence has a very plain square plan or cubic massing and is clad with metal panel siding. The building is sited and has large expanses of sliding glass doors and windows in order to maximize the wonderful views of the Ojai Valley and Santa Susana mountains beyond. The residence also is responding to its context by complying with flood zone requirements as the first level and main living level areas are lifted up above the mandated high water mark providing further views of the landscaping and rock outcroppings prevalent at the site.
The Studio also has electrical energy supplied by solar panel collection and water from a local artesian well. The ground floor consists of the high ceiling studio space and guest quarters.
The main living level has the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen aligned along a large great room with 12’ high sliding aluminum doors and windows that lead to an expansive deck.