"The project was originally intended to be much less, simply a garage for the owners' current beloved collection of five Porsches-two convertibles, a coupe, an SUV, and an electric sedan. But as they started talking, says lead architect Carl Baker, the mission crept to include "the ability to indulge all of their hobbies.""
"Because the building would be in a high-risk zone for wildfires, traditional materials like wood and stucco wouldn't offer enough flame resistance. The owners suggested constructing the exterior of Corten steel, an industrial metal (made famous in the sculptures of Richard Serra and Eero Saarinen's John Deere Headquarters) that patinates to form a protective rufous oxide coating. The vertically and diagonally slatted Corten panels resemble rough-hewn wood siding, while offering an organic-like texture."
"The Porsche barn turned out to be so much more than just a fancy, utilitarian garage. Instead of just one vertical door, the structure has multiple openings with hidden hinges. The doors look seamless when closed, or can be opened to create a truly indoor-outdoor experience. And to prevent the barn from obstructing the hill's stellar views, the structure is subtly lozenge-shaped, beveled at its edges to reveal the landscape."
The project began as a simple garage for five Porsches but expanded to include a 900-square-foot living space above a 1,600-square-foot garage to accommodate hobbies. The living area houses an extensive vinyl collection, guitar playing, wine storage and tasting, and plant breeding for the garden. Located in a high-risk wildfire zone, the exterior uses Corten steel for flame resistance; the metal patinates to a protective rufous oxide and its vertical and diagonal slatted panels resemble rough-hewn wood with organic texture. The structure features multiple hidden-hinged openings for seamless indoor-outdoor flow and a subtly lozenge-shaped, beveled form to preserve hilltop views.
Read at Architectural Digest
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