Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California

Picture of a modern house built on the cliffs
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Carmel, California is home of this outstanding modern house. Designed by architects from Sagan Piechota Architecture this lovely cliff residence is offering beautiful mornings while waking up looking at the waves smashing on the rocks.


Unusual shape and interesting floor plans attracted our attention. Since it's built on top of the cliff, views from bedroom and other parts will take your breath away. If you love ocean sights, of course.

"The large area of the house was disguised by splitting the house into two wings — recessing the house into the site and locating nearly half of the space partially underground. The plan-split created a courtyard, the eastern wing providing privacy from Highway One and the western wing buffering the ocean wind. Secondary spaces are located on the lower floor and borrow light from above through three staircases. These spaces provide respite from the panoramic drama on the upper floor."
          -Sagan Piechota Architecture

Aerial picture of otter cove residence built on the cliffs above the ocean
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of modern house above the ocean as seen from the ocean
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of the modern house as seen from the land with the ocean on the background
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of a hallway with exterior glass wall
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of the entrance and the facade at sunset with lights turned on
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of the living room with the ocean view and the hallway leading to the living room
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of modern brown and dark gray furniture in the living room
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of modern kitchen and dining room as seen from the living room
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of the staircase leading to the lower floors of the modern house
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of modern curved hallway as seen from the staircase
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of the curved hallway with wooden planks on the wall
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of the king size bed by the fireplace looking out to the ocean through the glass wall
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Picture of modern bathtub by the window in the bathroom
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Joe Fletcher

Lower level floor plan of the otter cove residence
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Sagan Piechota Architecture

Main level floor plan of the modern otter cove residence
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Sagan Piechota Architecture

Facade drawing of the otter cove residence
Otter Cove, Cliff Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture, Carmel, California
© Sagan Piechota Architecture


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