Artist Bridge Studio
San Diego, CA
Two artists sought to create a new workspace while minimizing the impact of construction on the natural landscape of their property. Conceived as a bridge spanning a small arroyo adjacent to the main house, the studio provides access to a beautiful area of the site that had previously been unreachable.
The structure is supported by two concrete piers positioned on either side of the canyon and spans the gap with a pair of trusses consisting of glulam top and bottom chords connected by steel cross members. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors on both sides of the studio flood the interior with natural light and open to expansive views of the canyon below.
The studio’s sense of lightness is evident from both inside and out. Suspended fifteen feet above the dry creek bed, it offers a unique experience of floating among the surrounding landscape, creating a bright, inspiring retreat where the artists can work in close connection with nature.
- Completion: 2005
- Size: 1,200 SF
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