AUSTIN RIDGE RETREAT
With commanding views over the entire Truckee Valley, from Northstar to Donner Summit to Sierraville, this design-build project garnered the 2024 CATT Award for Best Commercial Project.
The owner of this impressive property in Martis Peak Estates had a clear design vision - an opulent mountain retreat to share with his family, friends, as well as the community. No expense was spared - starting with the infrastructure and all of the things hidden beneath the surface, this project demonstrates what can be achieved when a tier one team is collaborating seamlessly and without hindrance.
Driveway paving, an auxiliary/back-up generator installation, an in-ground pre-fab custom pool from MODPOOLS, a raised pergola platform, firepit/patio, outdoor kitchen/bar, sports courts and a pool barn / cabana round out the first phase of construction for this property.
AUSTIN RIDGE RETREAT
Martis Peak Estates Truckee California
NEW POOL HOUSE
IN-GROUND POOL
PERGOLA
EVENT SPACE
MASTER PLAN
DESIGN BUILD
Project Team
Designer:
MASTRIDCASA
Contractor:
CMJR Construction Inc
Structural Engineer:
Shear Force Engineering
Mechanical Engineer:
15000 Inc.
Interior Designer:
Owner
Photography:
Dave Donnelly / MASTRIDICASA
Tell the story, start at the beginning...
Every project should have:
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A backdrop context image - full screen gorgeous image (https://unsplash.com/)
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An existing site context - either a photo or GIS / Google Earth Aerial
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A proposed site layout - usually take from your site plan drawing
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Design development drawings:
floor plans concept style from Revit
perspectives
elevation exhibits in Photoshop
section exhibits in Photoshop -
Construction phase ?
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Finished pics if available
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A misc gallery
IF the images don't have good resolution, just photoshop them into groups of 2 or 3?
Twenty acres of serenity with views that soothe the soul...
The existing residence commands respect, jutting proudly from the landscape, with a footprint that mimics a phoenix as viewed from overhead. With a blank canvas between the house and the edge of the hillside, the new owner had a clear vision.
MASTRIDICASA was given inspiration photos of a favorite hangout of the owner - a popular gathering spot in Oregon. This property was to be developed into a rustic yet modern retreat for family, friends, and the local community.
Clearly a master plan of the design vision had to developed. The proposed improvements would require a monumental overhaul of the existing infrastructure to not only serve the requirements of the structures, but of the owner's needs for state of the art technology implementation for remote management of the property.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
MASTER PLAN VISION
Before ground was broken, the project team, led by the owner, embarked on a thoughtful collaboration.
Walking the property over a course of many days, each team member was given a voice, and ideas were exchanged about as to the what, where, why and how the owner's vision could be achieved.
A multi-phased approach was needed. Starting with the existing appurtenances, all known records and previous permit documents were gathered and analyzed for potential and pitfalls. Mapping the existing systems gave the design team a clear understanding of what needed to be upgraded, what needed to be abandoned and replaced, and what the potential for the property was.
Construction equipment and materials staging, clearing and grubbing, and field locations of the improvements was of primary importance. Efficiency and precision was the name of the game here.
An emergency generator system was the first item to be installed. Next, the existing dirt driveway was paved to make the delivery and circulation of construction related activities easier throughout the four seasons. Excavation for the centerpiece, an in-ground container pool by ModPools began next, as everything else would be planned around this feature.
Being a true design-build project, accurate 3D modeling was of utmost importance, as well as an adept contractor. Much of the credit, on any project, should go to the builder. Eric Scott of CMJR Construction Inc., with decades of experience and the ability to devise and communicate on-the-fly solutions, was paramount to the success of this project.
As a team, fluid collaboration was a necessity. With all of the moving parts this project possessed, daily and weekly coordination was vital to the evolution and success of the project.
MASTRIDICASA modeled every site feature in 3D to ensure the design vision stayed on track to meet the expectations of the owner. Views from every angle were scrutinized, re-imagined, and revised as necessary. The owner knew what he wanted to see, and knew it when he saw it. 3D perspectives from any vantage point he wished were developed and presented upon request. Prompt feedback and critique provided the input necessary to keep the work flowing.
Seen here is an early revision of the master plan.
MASTER PLAN VISION
BREAKING GROUND / INFRASTRUCTURE
PHASE I - IV COMPLETE
TITLE
PERGOLA
POOL BARN INTERIOR
Being a true design-build project, accurate 3D modeling was of utmost importance, as well as an adept contractor. Much of the credit, on any project, should go to the builder. Eric Scott of CMJR Construction Inc., with decades of experience and the ability to devise and communicate on-the-fly solutions, was paramount to the success of this project.
As a team, fluid collaboration was a necessity. With all of the moving parts this project possessed, daily and weekly coordination was vital to the evolution and success of the project.
MASTRIDICASA modeled every site feature in 3D to ensure the design vision stayed on track to meet the expectations of the owner. Views from every angle were scrutinized, re-imagined, and revised as necessary. The owner knew what he wanted to see, and knew it when he saw it. 3D perspectives from any vantage point he wished were developed and presented upon request. Prompt feedback and critique provided the input necessary to keep the work flowing.
Seen here is an early revision of the master plan.
PLACED IN CONTAINERS
THIS IS A SECTION GRID WITH 200 X 100PX GAPS AND 100 PX PADDINGS
THE CELLS HAVE 0 X 0PX PADDINGS
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