BEAUTY AND BRAINS SPECTACULAR, TECH-CENTRIC SIERRA HOME SHOWS OFF BEST OF BOTH WORLDS October/November 2016 71 PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL DYER WRITTEN BY CAROLE BARROW THE CLASSIC CONCEPT of a rustic mountain home evokes images of sturdy shelter, warmth and protection— an aesthetic ideal that comes with the heavy price of dark rooms and dated textures. But at Martis Camp, an exclusive enclave for luxury home sites between North Lake Tahoe and Truckee, the traditional cabin in the woods has been redefined—spectacularly. A four-hour drive from the South Bay, Martis Camp draws a fervent following of Silicon Valley dwellers, including many of the region’s well-known technoscenti who are in the market for year-round second homes. In this well-heeled neck of Tahoe woods, the expansive sites are ideal for revolutionary architecture, cutting-edge technology and innovative interior design—evidenced by the home pictured here. Tasked with creating a contemporary interior suitable for both client and setting, California designer Barbara Riera took both the alpine location and technologyfocused context into account as she outfitted this awardwinning 8,500-square-foot modern mountain manse. She worked closely with Ward Young Architect Firm & Jones Corda to create a design that melds streamlined silhouettes with the endemic automation of a smart and stunning Sierra retreat. The home is an inspired integration of tech-savvy synthesis, carefully curated décor and a design scheme that revels in the raw beauty of the outdoors.
South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2016
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