16 Touche, Carmel, CA 93923

This newly constructed residence artfully bridges the historic reference of a California Classic Ranch Style home with the modern desire and a sensibility of living lightly on the land. A minimalist use of materials with limestone floors, oak cabinetry, massive windows & receding doors integrates everyday life with the astounding natural beauty of The Preserve. The ethereal nature of this design is felt upon arrival through the winding driveway, bearing witness to how lightly the home sits on the land. Architect, Justin Pauly and Ground Studio designed in concert to honor all the land has to offer. Each room enjoys layered views and the interior color palette blends seamlessly with the landscape. There is no back of the house and all systems of comfort and convenience are brilliantly hidden from everyday life. As you move through the house you will feel the ethereal balance of light as the sun moves from east to west over the house and you travel the long wide hallways with windows drawing you into the views. The southern exposure is reserved for the loggia and pool, graced by Swan Hill Olives and down lighting that transform day into night in the same ethereal manner. As you spend more time you will see more detail as the depth of design unveils itself.