Ojai Modern Ranch | The Pink Moment

Inspired by the Ojai Valley's famous "Pink Moment" sunsets, this design brings the landscape's twilight hues indoors. We contrasted the custom blush millwork with matte black architectural hardware and charcoal accents to keep the aesthetic grounded and modern. The result is a space that feels playful yet sophisticated—a true reflection of the relaxed Ojai lifestyle.

Ojai Modern Ranch. Inspired by the agrarian history of the Ojai Valley, this vacation home reinterprets the classic barn typology. We utilized a standing-seam metal roof in a dark finish for durability and fire resistance (a key factor in Ojai). The

Ojai Modern Ranch. Inspired by the agrarian history of the Ojai Valley, this vacation home reinterprets the classic barn typology. We utilized a standing-seam metal roof in a dark finish for durability and fire resistance (a key factor in Ojai). The facade features vertical composite cladding that offers the warmth of wood with zero maintenance—perfect for a "lock-and-leave" second home.

Tactile Materiality. We designed the exterior to respond to the harsh Ojai sun. The textured cladding panels create shifting shadow lines throughout the day, adding depth to the facade. Low-maintenance architectural planters with agave and succulents

Tactile Materiality. We designed the exterior to respond to the harsh Ojai sun. The textured cladding panels create shifting shadow lines throughout the day, adding depth to the facade. Low-maintenance architectural planters with agave and succulents frame the entry, grounding the modern form in the natural landscape.

Bringing the Sunset Inside. The interior palette is a direct nod to Ojai's famous "Pink Moment" sunsets on the Topa Topa mountains. We incorporated soft blush-toned custom cabinetry in the kitchen, contrasting it with a dramatic Calacatta marble wate

Bringing the Sunset Inside. The interior palette is a direct nod to Ojai's famous "Pink Moment" sunsets on the Topa Topa mountains. We incorporated soft blush-toned custom cabinetry in the kitchen, contrasting it with a dramatic Calacatta marble waterfall island. The cathedral ceilings maximize air volume to keep the home cool passively, while large glass sliders ensure the indoor-outdoor flow essential for vacation living.

Zoning for Privacy. As shown in this massing diagram, the home utilizes an L-shaped courtyard plan. This strategic layout buffers the main living areas from the street while creating a private, wind-protected rear yard for the pool. The gabled roof v

Zoning for Privacy. As shown in this massing diagram, the home utilizes an L-shaped courtyard plan. This strategic layout buffers the main living areas from the street while creating a private, wind-protected rear yard for the pool. The gabled roof volume houses the public "Great Room," while the flat-roofed wings contain the private bedroom suites.

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