Pacific Coast House

A machine for writing in… Pacific Coast House is a secluded retreat for creativity, nestled along Northern California’s rugged coast. Designed for a writer seeking the luxury of solitude.

The two-storey façade transitions into a single-storey element that blends into the terrain. The northern wing offers private space for rest, while the southern living wing embraces panoramic views.

Clad in galvanised steel, the façade reflects shifting coastal mists, merging the structure with the landscape. This zero-energy home features photovoltaic panels and triple-glazed windows, ensuring energy efficiency and low maintenance. Pacific Coast House inspires deep work through the interplay of architecture and nature.

 
Pacific Coast House by Hyde + Hyde Architects – steel-clad home on the Northern Californian coast.
Landscape of tall grasses and pines surrounding Pacific Coast House in California.
High on the hill, in silhouette at dusk, Pacific Coast House.
Close-up of galvanised steel façade reflecting coastal mists at Pacific Coast House.
Pacific Coast House’s single-storey wing merging seamlessly with the landscape.
Glazed porch of Pacific Coast House with aluminium louvre screen, director’s chair and table at sunset.