De Luz Lindal home exterior rendering
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De Luz, CA

De Luz

A Lindal translation of Usonian design principles, adapted for tall volumes, narrow-site geometry, and a dramatic progression into the main living space.

Project typelindal home
LocationSan Diego County
Year2026

Design heritage, translated for today

The plan translates the Penfield House — one of Frank Lloyd Wright's rare Usonian designs, created for a tall client — keeping its higher ceilings and adapting the proportions to work within Lindal's Elements grid system.

A sequence of arrival

The experience is shaped around a strong entry progression into the great room, where clerestory light, view-side openings, and a central hearth define the main living volume.

Designed for a narrow site

The design emphasizes linear geometry, a dramatic vertical exterior feature, private primary-suite separation, and an upper level with bedrooms, a shared bath, and a balcony.

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