Family House, Corte Madera CA
Designed as John G Ellis Architect, 1985
Like many architects I hoped to be able to build a house for my family in California. The idea was to design a house that achieved sustainable goals with solar panels and thick wall insulation.
Alternative studies explored the use of trellised screens resulting in a false front added to the fixer-upper we own.
Early study for a house in Corte Madera
Studies for an alternative option.
A 'false-front' screen provides sun control and dignity to the 1950 era fixer-upper house in Corte Madera.