Tree House by Safdie Rabines Architects

Architect: Safdie Rabines Architects
Completion: 2000
Size: 1,400 SF
Awards: AIA San Diego
Photographer: Undine Prohl

The Tree House features cantilevered decks bordered by metal railings.
The Tree House features cantilevered decks bordered by metal railings.
The living space is filled with modern seats and a glass-top coffee table sitting on the brown area rug.
The living space is filled with modern seats and a glass-top coffee table sitting on the brown area rug.
The dining area is situated on the upper level to enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding greenery.
The dining area is situated on the upper level to enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding greenery.
Natural wood cabinets surround the kitchen. It includes a center island fitted with a built-in wine rack.
Natural wood cabinets surround the kitchen. It includes a center island fitted with a built-in wine rack.
The deck maximizes the home's living space. It is accessible via glass pocket doors.
The deck maximizes the home’s living space. It is accessible via glass pocket doors.
This whimsical house is nestled among the eucalyptus grove.
This whimsical house is nestled among the eucalyptus grove.

Perched on a hillside, this open yet intimate home opens up towards a canyon with glass pocket doors and cantilevered decks. Three sides of the living space virtually disappear, suspending the space among the eucalyptus grove and allowing the house to live larger than its small footprint.

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