Completed in September of 2012 by Tony Hardy Construction, the Beck Family Retreat is situated at one of the highest points in the Martis Camp community, capturing sweeping views of the Martis Valley and Northstar. Accordingly, SANDBOX designed the home to spread out along the view aspect, with windows to capture the views from virtually every space. A fantastic outdoor covered porch area with a fireplace will be a great place to hang out, and with sliding barn doors and heat lamps, will be useable year-round. On the ground level, a stone terrace will serve the Rec Room space in the Summer, too. Photo by Vance Fox (above showing the Rear/South Elevation with the outdoor covered porch and abundant glass.
SANDBOX designed the main social spaces of the home to revolve around a large, 4-sided custom open-style masonry fireplace, serving as the “heart” of the home, with the Kitchen and Dining areas on one side, and the Great Room and Game Nook on the other. When entering the home, one is immediately greeted by this dramatic feature, welcoming everyone in. Photo of the Great Room and fireplace (above) by Vance Fox also shows the fun, funky, eclectic palette of colors and materials, from the reclaimed barnwood ceiling, to the rustic flooring and hand-forged steel.
Photo (above) by Vance Fox shows the open chef’s Kitchen, with custom steel truss detailing, whimsical tile and painted cabinetry.
The residence is deliberately understated from the front, appearing as predominantly single-story, and clad in native Tahoe mountain materials, such as reclaimed barnwood and stone, to complement the landscape. A bridge element connects the Master Wing to the central social spaces of the home, and creates the feeling of life up in the trees! Photo by Vance Fox (above) showing the front of the Beck Residence upon arrival.
With creative input from the owners and interior designer, Kasey Hudson, custom, fun details exist throughout the home, from the license plates on the ceiling of the Mud Room Hall (above left) to the cut-out letters on the lid of the Game Nook (above right). Photos by Vance Fox.
Downstairs, residing off of the Media/Rec Room is the Kids’ Bunk Room, with it’s custom built-in bunks and even a climbing wall for the kids! Photo above by Vance Fox.
