Split House Santa Monica

Split House’s primary conceptual move is the placement of the master suite and bedrooms in dual, hull-like volumes on the second level. The forms are clearly separate, yet are responsive to each other, and create a fluid double-height space in their interstice. A slender bridge joins the two, and glazing above and at both ends incorporates an internal brise-soleil, etched to recall the shifting silhouettes of wind-blown palms. The nautical, tropical feel continues at the rear of the property, where a gangway connects the second floor to the pool area. Beyond is an intimately scaled cabana, which accommodates a guest suite and a fire pit.

 

"The home was designed with green practices in mind; LED lighting is used throughout, and photovoltaic panels are incorporated into the roof. The hulls are clad in a composite of rice husks, water, and mineral oil that simulates wood but is far more robust and sustainable."

Michael Kovac, Founder and Design Partner
  • Photography

    Lars Frazer

  • Videography

    Frazer Pogue Collective