is an entry into a fantasy land
botanical garden... 
is an entry into a fantasy land
botanical garden...
where structures are subordinate to, and blended, with Nature.
The owner writes, "Look around in Nature and you will find virtually no straight lines or geometric figures. Yes, the horizon is straight and sodium chloride crystals form a geometric structure, but generally, Nature is dominated by
curved lines or forms. Just think of a curved line of a blade of grass or the organic form of a stone washed up from the sea."
Continuing, "The word organic
is key in the new construction of lot 36, next to the waterfall.
Rather than building a massive house which would dominate the
1300 square meter lot (three acres), two small guest houses and a
relatively small principal house are currently being built on the
property. The concept revolves around the theme of the botanical
garden being number one, with housing playing a secondary role.
The materials used in the 
construction
are not natural tree trunks or rustic bamboo. On the contrary,
concrete walls and copper sheet roofs (with the eventual patina)
represent modern day, unnatural materials. The use of these
materials takes on organic forms in order to bring the maximum
harmony between the garden and the living quarters."
Knowing that his novel
ideas have raised concerns, he says, "Many Tangomartians
have already expressed their straight forward 
opinions! The construction
is still in it's early stages. You are welcome to follow the
completion of this project, on site and first hand. Just remember
that unconventional ideas and experimentation sometimes leads to
progress. Other times, it can take us nowhere. But, it always
makes us wiser, and this time, hopefully, content."
Left: The traditionally styled caretakers residence guards the main entrance. This new construction is built almost entirely with Nazareno (Purple Heart) wood.
Below:: The original cabina, along side the man made stream.
Right: The existing Jacuzzi.
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