Lutah Maria Riggs? Iconic Erdman House Goes on Sale For The First Time in 50 Years
Deemed one of many rare finds and heavily sought-after treasures, the Erdman House is currently worth an estimated $7.5M.
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Caught between the magnificent Santa Ynez mountains and some of California?s most beautiful coastline, this sprawling Montecito residence lies just east of Santa Barbara, amidst eight-square-miles of lavish estates, luxe compounds, and secluded manors. Dubbed the Erdman House, this property by American architect Lutah Maria Riggs, spans a full four knolltop acres of land, representing a stunning example of mid-century vernacular.
Lutah Maria Riggs’ Iconic Erdman House Goes on Sale For The First Time in 50 Years
Listing for the first time in fifty years, the Erdman House embraces the principle of shakkei in its relationship with the surrounding Santa Barbara scenery. ?Shakkei?, which is Japanese for ?borrowed scenery?, is the principle of “incorporating background landscape into the composition of a garden” found in traditional East Asian garden design. This principle thus suggests that four design essentials were met during construction. These essentials included, an interior garden, natural and pre-existing elements, and man-made optical illusions.
As the first woman to ever be named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Lutah Maria Riggs is lionized for her compelling works of art. Deemed one of ...
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Caught between the magnificent Santa Ynez mountains and some of California?s most beautiful coastline, this sprawling Montecito residence lies just east of Santa Barbara, amidst eight-square-miles of lavish estates, luxe compounds, and secluded manors. Dubbed the Erdman House, this property by American architect Lutah Maria Riggs, spans a full four knolltop acres of land, representing a stunning example of mid-century vernacular.
Lutah Maria Riggs’ Iconic Erdman House Goes on Sale For The First Time in 50 Years
Listing for the first time in fifty years, the Erdman House embraces the principle of shakkei in its relationship with the surrounding Santa Barbara scenery. ?Shakkei?, which is Japanese for ?borrowed scenery?, is the principle of “incorporating background landscape into the composition of a garden” found in traditional East Asian garden design. This principle thus suggests that four design essentials were met during construction. These essentials included, an interior garden, natural and pre-existing elements, and man-made optical illusions.
As the first woman to ever be named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Lutah Maria Riggs is lionized for her compelling works of art. Deemed one of ...
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