This 4,500 square foot home by SANDBOX was one of the first to be completed in Martis Camp. Designed as a multi-generational retreat for year-round use by family members from several states, the home features multiple master suites, a bunkroom for children, and several large social spaces spread throughout the house – accommodating the largest of family gatherings! Twilight photo (above) by Vance Fox showing the newly completed front entry court in the Summer of 2009.
Expansive window glazing and slide-fold glass doors capture natural light and views of the ski runs at Northstar from all of the primary living spaces, as well as the main master suite. Combined with large stone terraces at the front and rear of the home, SANDBOX created a strong connection to nature, encouraging indoor-outdoor living. The primary master suite is designed as a semi-detached ‘cottage’, connected to the main house, yet secluded for peace and quiet. Photo (above) by Vance Fox showing the glass-walled Great Room, the rear of the Master ‘cottage’ at right, and the Rear Terrace, complete with a spa, covered dining and more, with views of the slopes of Northstar in the background.
Alpine architectural forms and indigenous Tahoe materials on the exterior blend with clean lines and modern finishes on the interior, creating a unique ‘mountain-modern’ residence. Vance Fox photos above showing examples of the more modern tile and finish applications found throughout the house, such as in the Powder Room (above left) and Master Bath (above right).
The floor plan of the main social spaces is open and flowing, making the home feel even larger than its actual square footage, and encouraging family interaction. Photo (above) by Vance Fox shows the open Dining and Kitchen areas as seen from the Great Room, with the covered outdoor Dining Terrace visible to the left.
The fusion of alpine architecture and modernist finishes is evident in the Great Room (above) with the clean lines of the vaulted, beamed ceilings, coupled with the steel plate cladding on the fireplace. Photo above by Vance Fox.
The Bunk Room (photo above by Vance Fox) was creatively designed with a fun color scheme and two sides to the room, allowing it to be one open space for play time and big sleepovers, or closed off into separate spaces for boys and girls or nap time.
