Carmel Highlands Seascapes

Approaching the entrance of this extensively remodeled Carmel Highlands home, one can’t help but be captured by the majesty of the Pacific Ocean. A primary element of the transformation of this 3,247-square-foot residence was opening it up to the seascape in the near distance. The roof structure was altered to allow an 8-foot high, three-panel glass slider that stretches 26-feet across the main living spaces on the ocean side. A second two-panel slider on the east facing side affords a 16-foot panorama. The 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home, plus a detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house, provides ample space and privacy for the homeowner and guests. A 1,200-square-foot deck was crafted to take advantage of the stellar vistas. Green building principles were followed throughout including a state-of-the-art FanTech Heat Recovery Ventilation unit that works in tandem with the furnace.

Project:
Carmel Highlands Seascapes
Building Design:
Thomas Bateman Hood, Architect
Photographer:
Rick Pharaoh

Rob Nicely

President & Partner

Rob studied art at the University of California, Davis and has been in the construction industry since 1980. His rare combination of technical expertise and artistic sensibility enables him to provide a unique and exceptional experience for clients. As president, Rob leads by example. He is dedicated to the highest standards of quality and customer service, and to using the latest techniques and technologies to create environmentally mindful homes.
Rob is a Certified Green Building Professional (Build It Green) and Certified Passive House Consultant (Passive House Institute). He has served on the Passive House California board of directors since January 2018. Over the years Rob has garnered several accreditations. He participates in a variety of advocacy efforts, all focused on improving the quality of homes that Carmel Building & Design produces and increasing the ecological sustainability of the building industry in general. In his leisure time, Rob enjoys sculpting and painting.