Rancho del Lobo

The custom complex was designed as a working ranch to be partially run by the owner’s church. The major portion of the complex would be private residential to serve as a private retreat for the owner and his guests. The plans called for an architectural program and ethic, for all structures, to appear as if they were part of the early 1900’s Victorian influenced "farm buildings." All the buildings were of the same theme: horizontal siding and corrugated "curly iron" roofing with a special acid washed finish that was combined with paint coverings as an antiquating process. The site was joined with five foot wide wood sidewalk and was fully accessible.

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Date of Completion: 1993
Location: Rancho California, California
Scope of Work: Planning and design for a 20-acre estate
Client: Private
Status: Design Complete
Building Area:
3,500-sq. ft. custom cabin
2,500 sq. ft. custom recreation area, spa and pool
2,200 sq. ft. custom guest cabin
1,500 sq. ft. custom parking area shade structure
13,500 sq. ft. custom barn, equestrian and other equestrian site equipment
6,500 sq. ft. custom barn, other farm animals
1 mile of custom split rail 5' high fencing
100 lin. feet of remotely operated custom entry gate
Site Area: 20 acres
Construction Cost: (Withheld at owner's request)
Team Members: (DKP) Donald Krotee, Matt Rogers, Raymundo Pereda