Broad Beach Ranch

This Broad Beach home was shaped entirely by the rugged site conditions, resulting in a teardrop style plan positioned on the only buildable pad.

We believe that there are three types of houses. The first are houses that are designed to a certain style or known architectural vocabulary. The second are houses that are approached from a sculptural attitude, where the look is unique to the structure and the architect is the preeminent sculptor in the endeavor. The third is a house whose design is completely dictated by the natural characteristics of the site. Broad Beach Ranch is an example of this third typology. Difficult terrain, extreme environmental limitations and regulatory overreach on steroids literally forced the location of the structure to one small pad on the twentytwo acre site. Fire road access and road design criteria generated the teardrop plan shape. We filled in the spaces, carved the sections and figured out how to build it.

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Building with Experience, Vision, and Integrity

Every project at Tobias Architecture reflects a commitment to quality and a respect for the process of building something lasting. Whether designing a new custom home, managing a rebuild, or navigating complex approvals, Lester ensures that each client receives direct, senior-level attention from start to finish.