In its purest concept, the Highcliff Residence consists of two flared bars connected and covered by a single sloping roof. Inspiration was drawn from the Japanese Shibori fan with the idea of creating shelter for the house and directing views with a single design move. Distinct spaces for public (exposed and open) and private (secluded) organically developed within the geometry of the house. The central courtyard succinctly expresses the spirit and personality of the project as the confluence of the man- made structure with nature.

Colega is a Los Angeles based design firm dedicated to developing innovative design solutions and providing exceptional client service though a collaborative, concept-driven design approach. After working at various design based firms throughout the Los Angeles area, co-founders Bogdan Tomalevski and Tarek Abdel-Ghaffar came together to form an innovative practice that continually evolves with an emphasis on process. Colega, literally meaning colleague or collaborator in Latin, represents the firm’s belief that communication and collaboration, combined with attention to detail, are the foundation for a successful project.