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Natural Bridges, Fuse Architecture | International Design Awards Winners
Natural Bridges, Fuse Architecture | International Design Awards Winners
Natural Bridges, Fuse Architecture | International Design Awards Winners
Natural Bridges, Fuse Architecture | International Design Awards Winners
Natural Bridges, Fuse Architecture | International Design Awards Winners
Natural Bridges, Fuse Architecture | International Design Awards Winners
Natural Bridges, Fuse Architecture | International Design Awards Winners
Natural Bridges, Fuse Architecture | International Design Awards Winners
Natural Bridges, Fuse Architecture | International Design Awards Winners
Natural Bridges, Fuse Architecture | International Design Awards Winners
Natural Bridges, Fuse Architecture | International Design Awards Winners

Natural Bridges

CompanyFuse Architecture
Lead DesignersDaniel Gomez, Daniel Townsend
Project LocationWest Cliff, Santa Cruz, California
ClientWithheld
CreditsPhotos: Ethan Gordon
Prize(s)Bronze in Residential Architecture Design / Single/Family Dwelling
Entry Description

Natural Bridges struck a balance between blending in with neighbors and standing out. Reusing 50% of the structure demanded meticulous transformation, making it appear entirely new. Coastal challenges, like high winds and a blowhole, required resilience. Hangout spaces offered retreat during windy weather. Sustainability was key, using rainscreen cladding, Trespa materials, deep overhangs, and strategic glass for efficiency. The project balanced blending in, overcoming constraints, and sustainability, showcasing creative solutions in a challenging coastal context.