Spanish Colonial architecture is typically known for its stucco exterior and clay roof tile, ranging from the sophisticated and ornate to the rustic and minimal. For this residence, the homeowner and architect worked together to create a new natural space where the interior and exterior exist as one, incorporating a minimalist structure with an old-world aura. On a street canopied with centuries-old oaks, the house is surrounded by natural beauty, sitting just two blocks from the beach. True to its architectural style, it is constructed one room deep to allow breezes to find their way through in humid weather. The homeowner and architect made the decision to choose materials that only get better with time, leading them to Ludowici terra cotta roof tiles. Languedocienne two-piece mission tiles are manufactured in the Occitania region of southern France in an area formerly known as Languedoc-Roussillon. The former condensed Languedoc-Roussillon region bordered Provence and extended to the Pyrénées Mountains, and remains home to some of France’s largest wine producers. This home was featured in Southern Living Magazine Sept/Oct Issue 2019.
