Inside a Modern Ranch Built Into the Surrounding Landscape (House Tour)

Situated in a frequently cold, wet and windy location, Ramirez Residence by Norman Millar Architects and Judith Sheine Architect is a sea ranch home that is built to complement the rugged landscape. Placed north of San Francisco, and positioned along miles of ocean coastline, Ramirez Residence possesses an interesting history that goes back to the community’s conception by Alfred Boeke. Transforming a sheep ranch on a degrading landscape into an ideal utopian community, Alfred Boeke implemented strict design guidelines for the architecture of the buildings and the way they sat in the landscape. As such, each of the surrounding homes were inspired by weathered barns, designed out of local timber and made to withstand the harsh climate over a long period of time.
Built into the landscape, Ramirez Residence was specifically designed to preserve local views and communal open spaces. Based on the design principles and ideas of the weathered barns with the slopping roof of a ranch, Ramirez Residence appears fairly simple in its exterior form. With no overhangs to prevent uplift from the strong winds, the house tour shows an almost box-like home clad in local timbers but, once inside, a complex and articulated interior design reveals itself. Following the house tour inside, the reveal of built-in furniture continues the idea of a home nestled into the landscape. Emphasising this idea in the bathrooms and kitchen, the architects encourage the idea that the rooms and kitchen are objects within the home.
Working closely with the client, the architects came to understand his inclinations, which then helped them to lean into creating a home that complemented his character. As such, the sea ranch home leans into big open spaces. Furthermore, the primary bedroom remains open to maintain the views of the garden, cliffs and ocean from the comfort of bed. For the interior design and décor of Ramirez Residence, the use of timber was emphasised to create a warm environment that again relates to nature and the outdoors. Douglas fir is used on the furniture veneer plywood, while the walls are a marine grade Douglas fir plywood and outside contains Ipe wood. Additionally, the use of cement is applied to further extend the idea of the ranch being connected and built into the landscape. Though being a challenge to both Norman Millar Architects and Judith Sheine Architect, Ramirez Residence strikes a balance between their styles of architecture and the guidelines of Alfred Boeke and the landscape.
00:00 - Introduction to the Modern Ranch
01:10 - A Coastal Location and its History
02:12 - The Architectural Collaboration and Design Guidelines
04:04 - Building the Interiors into the Landscape
04:29 - The Clients Coastal Requests
05:26 - A Traditional and Natural Material Palette
06:55 - Respecting the History of Sea Ranch
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Photography by Ema Peter.
Architecture by Norman Millar Architects.
Architecture by Judith Sheine Architect.
Build by Dixon Construction.
Landscape by Norman Millar Architects.
Mechanical Engineering by MB&A Consulting.
Structural Engineering by ZFA Structural Engineers.
Geotechnical Engineering by Bauer Associates.
Civil Engineering by Dimensions 4 Engineering.
Filmed by The Local Project.
Edited by HN Media.
Production by The Local Project.
Location: San Francisco, California, North America
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We hope you enjoyed the captivating Ramirez Residence by Norman Millar Architects and Judith Sheine Architect! This sea ranch home, nestled along the rugged coastline north of San Francisco, is a testament to the harmonious blend of architectural ingenuity and the breathtaking landscape that surrounds it. For more of the latest and greatest in architecture, interior design and house tours, be sure to order a copy of our book ‘10’: thelocalproject.com.au/product/10-celebrating-10-issues-of-the-local-project/

[@DanielNavarro-xg1mi]

I love how open plan it feels while still staying so connected to the outdoors.

[@udomw8058]

I recognize this lady architect from a documentary called Coast Modern years ago and I really like the style she described things. Glad to see her again years later talking things about designs.

[@BP-xe7dw]

Beautiful ruggedness, reflective of the nature that surrounds it. I've ridden my motorcycle through that area, it is not only what you see, it is how it feels and smell. The sea, the trees, the flowers, the rain, the mist, the wind, the sun- all of it. There is honesty in ruggedness. The house is the same. Honest materials, makes the connection with the building effortless. Love the design. Kudos to the architects.

[@TheLocalProject]

Well said!

[@ovejanegra7355]

This is a beautiful house, but the view is even better. Being built on top of a cliff is to me pretty much perfection when it comes to a having a house on the beach. A big bonus is all those gorgeous trees. It's really an impressive view.

[@HonierAcosta-dv8fn]

Even the dog looks happy, what a place to call home sweet home.

[@cher.y_mar]

What a view to wake up to every morning, bet the sunrises are stunning.

[@Nalanrd]

Location is amazing. I love windy places.

[@SigitaV360]

Material choice and cosines is 100%. Love this

[@rh_697]

the way she speaks of the land is exactly the type of person you want building /designing things. if someone doesn't respect a community, nature and their surroundings everything will be lost over time.

[@MetHouseDesign]

Beautifully well-made house, it was a masterpiece designs.

[@TheLocalProject]

We agree!

[@wavewithvayu]

Wow, what a site. You can tell by the trees how windy this place is. Architecture is stunning.

[@bambooblue74]

Love it! Would love to see more architecture like this in Sea Ranch.

[@TheLocalProject]

More to come!

[@kevintiba7195]

The landscaping simply elevated this house to another level. 6:44 view brought me so much delight when I saw it

[@fortheloveofdesign6948]

That view ❤❤❤. What a blessing to be able to live so close to water 😊

[@praiseworthy]

Nice project, I like the sitting area in a different place warming and relax for a concrete block

[@SunShine-dk6rk]

It's great to see folk make there dream homes inspiring folk along the way, Best wishes to the uploader,subject,loved ones and fellow viewers ❤❤❤.

[@JamieC113]

What a treat to see my favorite place on earth highlighted by my favorite KZbin channel! Brilliant work.

[@TheLocalProject]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Prisma_Project2024]

Gran proyecto y la calidad del video magistral. Como cada uno que nos han mostrado. Gracias.

[@jldowland]

Judith! ❤

[@jwt1035]

I’m a bit surprised that’s CA. It looked to me like New Zealand.

[@luckyleaprealestate]

Wow Amazing Modern House

[@benmcintyre9490]

Stunning!

[@MariaPNW]

Just so A M A Z I N G!!!!!! Unbelievably calm, welcoming, natural, unassuming, and organic! The way Modern Mother Nature intended!! I want something like this one day so this video and this architect are going into my Favorite Architecture Video Archive for future reference and inspiration. And who knows, I just may be hiring you, too! Thank you for sharing. your space and ideas.

[@jimandjudyc48]

Really love this! I wish I could live there.

[@humbertoramirez358]

This is Northern California where most of the coastal areas are owned by the state. Very little of the coastal areas are actually private.

[@__MMA_Sports______-zj9zl]

OMG that's incredible

[@martinjung788]

아주 훌률한 집 잘 봤습니다

[@rollinrock6696]

Excellent

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

A visually appealing and serene environment is truly healthy to enjoy everyday. 🥰🌿

[@suusje004]

Beautiful

[@tracymokgopo]

i love this so much

[@TheLocalProject]

Us too!

[@alitivo.a]

¡Espectacular!

[@ModernARQ]

Nice

[@ssawian]

Congratulations on your 10th issue. Your videos are therapy.

[@TheLocalProject]

Thank you!

[@skyislanddragons]

Such lovely cinematography and storytelling. I just wish the editor hadn't cut on the beat nearly every.single.time. I know it's a trend but... please don't :)

[@JJones-fe9ng]

I can't. Just too much wood on the interior. I'd go crazy.

[@theaibookshelf]

I couldn’t count how many times she said build into the landscape.

[@ZaiHalCHANNEL]

Assalamu'alaikum

[@real1muzik]

I like Turnbulls work in Napa

[@ginacrusco234]

I like the architect, and how she articulates her own principles and those she is working within, very much. I had difficultly following the logic of the space through the videos. Half the time I didn't know if I was in the main house or the guest house, the front wall of the bedroom or the back wall. The idea that you look at the view from the bed seemed to apply only to the guest house -- unless I was turned around?

[@justthink5854]

bad editing.she praises the natural while the home destroys it. great house but. i learned about the sea ranch development in college mid 70's and saw pics of a few examples. i'm an architect. i visited mid 90's. it was so depressed seeing the place in person. home owners there even have to pass a committee review of their curtains! the place was so drab and boring. and early HOA gone berserk.

[@erikl85]

I wonder what the HOA fees are? 😅

[@DougDoan]

$334/month

[@rbsauce]

$332/month!

[@mrvk39]

The architect says how it's a "simple box" on the outside but it is not! I love those protruding windows with window seats built in, I like the timber wall on the 2n floor and the large windows facing the ocean - it's not that simple and in a good, aesthetically pleasing way. The interiors were great as well except for one thing that just ruined it for me. I hate those wood panels on the ceiling - they look cheap. They are too busy for the space. Had it been something similar to the timber cladding of the walls, I would've loved it. It would've been more uniform and not as busy and distracting. Those panels make ceilings look lower and distract from the rest of the space, which is just gorgeous! I loved all the build-ins and the use of open spaces with a bedroom without walls and that open style kitchen.

[@justthink5854]

photos can deceive. the warm clg brings attention to the view. but with all the walls and built ins being wood, you're right. and the walls are not timber, just more of the same plywood. she praises the natural while the home destroys it. great house but. i learned about the sea ranch development in college mid 70's and saw pics of a few examples. i'm an architect. i visited mid 90's. it was so depressed seeing the place in person. home owners there even have to pass a committee review of their curtains! the place was so drab and boring. and early HOA gone berserk.great house. i learned about the sea ranch development in college mid 70's and saw pics of a few examples. i'm an architect. i visited mid 90's. it was so depressed seeing the place in person. home owners there even have to pass a committee review of their curtains! the place was so drab and boring. and early HOA gone berserk.

[@mrvk39]

@@justthink5854 thanks! this color is great on this house! It's cool to see how it was improved since the 1990s! Maybe it's not timber - it just looks like it is and the look is far better than those panels on the ceiling - i guess that is what I was trying to say.

[@suusje004]

Can you help me design a house with distance from the government, for women with or without children in abusive relationships? A home where they have six weeks to come to rest and plan their new lives?

[@ras4884]

I would love it more if the house was actually shown instead of just zoomed-in sections. I don't even know whether I like the house or not. I can't see it properly!

[@suusje004]

I can atleast ask….

[@ThoneJones]

I wish this showed the house more without all the stupid quick cut MTV style editing.

[@fazall2023]

I have to say every time i watch The Local project i get so annoyed with the loud music during the film and you can't really hear what the people is actually saying in the film.That music is so annoying.

[@shokizm1]

This isnt 'warm' - indeed nothing about it is warm - its just a sea of nasty concrete and metal with islands of nice wood. No curves, no flowing natural shapes - just squares and brutality.

[@antiapatic]

i really don't care how beautiful is the house architecture... some beautiful places like this should be totally forbidden for house construction. They completely destroy the raw and beautiful nature for the sake of vanity

[@swerwerindiewind7334]

Did you build your house on a disused rubbish dump? Most cities are built on the coast or on a river… something was destroyed.

[@terrywedam831]

I thought they said the house was built on a former sheep ranch that had degraded the environment. I think the reason the place looks so beautiful is because of the architects who planned the master community.

[@BaDazai]

I don't think anyone should be banned from anywhere, we are part of the world as much as the world is part of us. What we construct is part of the world, as much as the mountains, dunes, rivers etc are part of the earth. No one complains when water flaws and erodes the earth into streams, rivers and lakes. No one complains when the wind blows and together with the rain form the earth into rock and plains. What of earthquakes making mountains? Or trees makikg forests? We are part of nature and this is how we leave our mark on our world. Even animals teraform the earth by grazing, wondering and living. We should not be exempt from that beautiful way of life.

[@kkouz45]

You’re 200,000 years late with this suggestion.

[@ginacrusco234]

Have to agree with the idea that this should have remained pristine. We made sure we bought an existing house from the 70s so no more trees would be cut down.

[@anonymousonlineuser6543]

Pretentious mess of a house. Filmography of this site is equally off point, most of the video is waxing poetically about trees and grass while the house is not being shown at all. Did I say pretentious mess? Oh yea, worth repeating. Unsubscribed.

[@justthink5854]

she praises the natural while the home destroys it. great house but. i learned about the sea ranch development in college mid 70's and saw pics of a few examples. i'm an architect. i visited mid 90's. it was so depressed seeing the place in person. home owners there even have to pass a committee review of their curtains! the place was so drab and boring. and early HOA gone berserk.

[@andrewgifford7740]

Air pollution nightmare. Good luck breathing in those carcinogens all day long.

[@justthink5854]

she praises the natural while the home destroys it. great house but THE WHOLE POINT OF THIS DEVELOPMENT IS TO BLEND WITH NATURE. i learned about the sea ranch development in college mid 70's and saw pics of a few examples. i'm an architect. i visited mid 90's. it was so depressed seeing the place in person. home owners there even have to pass a committee review of their curtains! the place was so drab and boring. and early HOA gone berserk.

[@davidngan8609]

The only thing that ruined this vid is the narrator said too many "u know...." 😅

[@almaciga9138]

Show Architecture without floorplan... 👎👎

[@dusanmandrapa6060]

Bravo