Butterfly House, Mid-century modern residence in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States.
The Butterfly House features a distinctive wing-shaped roof design and sits directly on the rocky shoreline of Carmel Bay, offering views from Point Lobos to Pebble Beach.
Architect Francis W. Wynkoop completed this 3,700-square-foot residence in 1952, incorporating innovative construction methods such as drilling into granite rock for reinforced concrete caissons.
The residence received recognition as one of the Houses of Tomorrow by the Carmel Spectator in 1952, marking its influence on modern architectural design.
Recent renovations added radiant heating systems and energy-efficient features while maintaining the original architectural elements of this oceanfront property.
Workers integrated pumice block materials into the construction and created a cantilevered deck extending over solid granite rocks at the edge of the ocean breakers.
Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea
Architects: Francis W. Wynkoop
Address: 26320 Scenic Road
GPS coordinates: 36.54120,-121.93294
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:01
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