Jeffersonian Contemporary Home

Hope Ranch, California

Robert Klammer, Project Architect for b3 Architects (BArry Berkus, aia)

In response to the client’s wish list this house combines contemporary living within a traditional architectural assemblage. The stone exterior, white plank siding, slate and copper roofs pay homage to Thomas Jefferson’s neoclassical Monticello residence.  At 8,000 square feet, this three-level home lives large with spaces designed for entertaining.  It includes a grand entry rotunda, a large living room with three seating areas, a formal dining room with seating for 16, a kitchen with two islands, a family/media room, multiple bedroom suites, a voluminous two-story library and home offices.  While the interior can handle a crowd, it’s scaled to function well for everyday use.  The house and its large southerly terraces are oriented towards views of the Pacific Ocean.  Other features include a dumbwaiter facilitating movement of wine from the cellar to the main living level.  Also included is a drive-thru garage, guest parking, fountains, a swimming pool and tennis court.

Photography: Mehosh Photography