Ro Rockett Design completed this 301 square feet property in 2014 in Geyserville, California. Despite of being on a tight budget, the Dry Creek Pool house is an outstanding country retreat with modern functionality, breathtaking views and beautiful local materials.
The Design project
The project named “Dry Creek Pool house” started out as a rustic country retreat for a city couple but evolved into a full-time residence. The property is located on a constrained lot in Sonoma County, California which is a top food and wine destination just 45 minutes north of San Francisco.
“We aim for our projects to provide and evoke the spectrum of experience from utility to joy; places that we want to return to over and over”
Despite being on a tight budget, the design team managed to get the most out of the long and narrow plot that overlooks spectacular vistas of rolling vineyards and classic coastal California ridge-lines. The project includes a pool, pool house, outdoor living area, gardens, bocce court and guest arrival with overflow parking. The pool house is cut into the hillside and the pool raised high on the property allowing the horizon of the pool edge to edit the view of the road below.
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Reusing grape stakes as wrapping
The build showcases inventive reuse of local materials; one example is the wrapping of the prime program of the pool house which is made from grape stakes gathered from the property. The cladding provides solid walls where necessary and opens to the view where desirable. The modest interior seamlessly expands to the terrace and supports the rustic enclosure.
Made by Ro Rockett Design
Ro Rockett Design was founded in 2011 by Jason Ro and Zac Rockett. The Design collaborative focuses on improving, re-imagining and creating spaces, landscapes and environments. The 301 square feet property was completed by Ro Rockett Design in 2014.
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Price of the project is unknown.
