Oakland Hills Residence - Fire-Resilient Rebuild (TECHNE)

TECHNE — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:43:26 GMT

Hello Graphisoft Community,

We’d like to share one of our completed projects designed in the fire-prone Oakland Hills of California. This luxury hillside residence was rebuilt after the original home was destroyed in a wildfire, requiring both resilience and livability in the new design.

The steep and narrow lot (with a 30-foot drop from street to rear yard) created major design and construction challenges. Our team at TECHNE Architecture & Development managed the process from site analysis through permitting and construction coordination, ensuring faster approvals in a complex jurisdiction.

Key aspects of the project:
- Fire-rated materials for code compliance and long-term resilience
- 3D massing studies to balance privacy, daylight, and outdoor flow
- Expansive glazing and natural finishes for a modern, livable aesthetic
- Comfortable indoor-outdoor living that performs to current fire-zone standards

Architect: TECHNE Architecture & Development
Location: Oakland Hills, California
Completion: 2016
Website: https://www.techne-us.com

Looking forward to your thoughts and discussion!

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