Oregon Home | 33 “I would say it’s atypical in the industry,” Mike Riddle says. “My typical analogy is that it’s like a farm: Most architects live in their own silos; same with builders and other subs. But with Capri, we have one giant barn, and we all work with each other very, very well. That’s critical to providing the level of quality that our clients demand.” To overcome the conundrum in Pacific City, Capri and Riddle approached it differently than many would. They figured out a way to tuck the garage down below on the hillside, which preserved the upper level for scenic living space set against expansive coastal views. Key to the solution was a concrete pedestrian bridge that links the top level of the home to the driveway. As a result, the upper floor hosts the main living space, which includes a wall of windows framing the Pacific, as well as a covered outdoor space and sundeck; bedrooms are one level down, and the garage is below on the ground floor. “Most architects and designers would have said there’s no real way to do this, we’re just going to have to put the garage on the top floor,” Riddle says. “That would have meant getting rid of the outdoor living area and sundeck and the living and dining rooms just to have a garage. With Capri, it’s all about creativity. It takes that creativity and willingness to step outside the comfort zone.” For more information, visit capriarchitecture.com and mikeriddleconstruction.com.
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