Robert Singer & Associates Residential Portfolio Vol. 4

Orinda Residence

Horizontal planes ground this contemporary home which boasts amazing views of the Northern California hillside. Clean architectural design led to a minimalist lighting design using square aperture downlights as both general light and accent light throughout the home. Uplights and hidden linear elements highlight architectural materials while carefully selected decorative fixtures create drama and visual interest. LED’s and fluorescent lamps are used throughout the home to help reduce lighting loads. A lighting control system helps the owners conserve energy by limiting maximum brightness and creating lighting scenes to provide minimal but comfortable illumination levels.

Landscape fixtures highlight the stone façade as well as a water feature on the right side. Minimal lighting mounted in the trees throw leaf projection patterns along the pathways creating a moonlit feel. The Family Room, Gallery and Master Bedrooms are viewed through the large windows.

ARCHITECTURE – Talon Design Group, Inc, California INTERIORS – Home Owner GENERAL CONTRACTING – Branagh Development, Inc, California PHOTOGRAPHY – Douglas Johnson, California