Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects designed the Ribera Road residence, a modern vacation home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, for a three-generation family. The house, completed in 2022, maximizes the coastal site’s potential with expansive ocean and valley views, an infinity-edge plunge pool, and a series of outdoor decks, creating a year-round, sustainable oasis for the family.

Embracing the Coastal Idyll: Ribera Road
Perched atop the dramatic Carmel-by-the-Sea cliffs, the Ribera Road residence embodies a harmonious fusion of modern architecture and its breathtaking seaside setting. Designed by the esteemed Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects, this contemporary vacation home was crafted as a serene sanctuary for a three-generation family seeking to immerse themselves in the region’s natural beauty.
An Outdoor Oasis
The home’s exterior seamlessly blends into the lush, undulating landscape, with a striking façade of warm sandstone and glass that frames the expansive ocean vistas. Oversized sliding doors and large windows invite the outdoors in, seamlessly connecting the living spaces to the serene infinity-edge pool and cascading decks that cascade towards the Carmel River estuary. An abundance of natural light and generous overhangs create a balanced climate, while the photovoltaic panels on the rooftop harness the sun’s energy, reducing the home’s environmental impact.

Effortless Entertaining
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