Tustin Hills Residence

Tustin Hills Residence is a renovation project by Dutton Architects, completed in 2025 on a hilltop site with expansive vistas toward the mountains and ocean. The work involved a complete transformation of an original mid-century structure, which was taken down to the studs and rebuilt as a modern, minimal four-bedroom house. The redesigned layout establishes strong connections between interior spaces and the surrounding gardens, as well as direct access to an adjacent pool deck and new outdoor amenities. The interior is defined by lofted, wood-paneled ceilings that span the main living areas, including a glazed entrance hall and a living room with a sloped timber vault. Floor-to-ceiling glass, including Fleetwood windows and large pivot doors, open the house to the landscape and admit natural light. The material palette emphasizes tactile contrasts, with light oak floors, white oak ceilings, textured bamboo partitions, and a black brick fireplace acting as visual anchors. In the kitchen, custom walnut cabinetry, blue ceramic tile, exposed plywood edges, and sustainable composite counters continue the refined detailing. At the rear, glass walls and oversized pocket doors dissolve the boundary between the concrete-floored family room and the outdoor deck, which features a compact pool, seating, and dining areas oriented to distant views.

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