Wabi House is an
understated, down-to-earth residence inspired by time-honored Japanese
design. Located in Carlsbad, California, this contemporary home
designed by Sebastian Marsical Studio is described by the architects as
“a modern and introspective take on an old tradition.” Street side, the
house is barely visible through a densely planted garden, which
conceals the home from the public view and offers a secluded escape
from the outside world. Past the entrance, the home itself sits on a
slightly sunken plot, enhancing its sense of retreat. The house
structure is placed on a raised platform, accessed by a bridge (or
'engawa') which leads over a pond and to the 'genkan', a red-lacquered
volume where tradition dictates that the shoes be removed prior to
entering the main house. At the heart of this sunken property, the
home’s main floor is enclosed in glass, offering an earthy view through
the floor-to-ceiling windows that can be folded to open up the
interiors to the outdoors. The interiors on the main level include "a
low heated table and tatami mat floor in the open dining/living area as
well as the traditional Japanese bath known as an
ofuro bath."
Upstairs, the master bedroom boasts access to a spacious rooftop
garden. Rich woods are the predominant material, giving the house a
warm, rustic yet refined look.
Sebastian Marsical Studio.
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