Santa Ana Craftsman-Style Residence

Single Family Residence - Craftsman Style in Santa Ana, CA designed by licensed architect Mustafa Bdaiwi of MBARCHAA. A ground-up Craftsman style residence designed for compliance with local HOA guidelines in Santa Ana's historical district, featuring adaptable layouts for a growing family.

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Project type

Single Family Residence - Craftsman Style

City

Santa Ana, CA

Category

Residential

Year

2024

Role

Principal Architect

Size

3,737 SF

Living space

2,711 SF

Design approach

Craftsman style architectural design that achieved first-proposal approval from the city Planning and Design Review committee with careful attention to traditional elements, balanced massing, and seamless transitions

Program

The property is located in the historical district of the city of Santa Ana, where the local HOA oversees the design for compliance. Client requested a ground-up residence that complies with local HOA Guidelines of Craftsman Style. The client requested a floor plan that is adaptable to their lifestyle and growing family, where each member can enter and exit without burdening other family members. Client also requested at least 3,500 SF house in the remaining undeveloped portion of the property.

Design features

Craftsman style architectural elements with balanced massing and transitions. The design carefully approaches traditional Craftsman features while meeting modern family living requirements. Features include generous porches, balcony spaces, and a two-car garage integrated into the overall design composition.

Public spaces

Open floor plan designed for family interaction and adaptable living. First floor (1,468 SF) includes main living areas configured for daily family activities and entertaining. Generous porch space (432 SF) extends living areas outdoors in true Craftsman tradition.

Private spaces

Four bedrooms with 4.5 bathrooms distributed across two floors. Second floor (1,243 SF) houses private family quarters with balcony access (136 SF). Layout allows family members independent circulation without disrupting others.

Support spaces

Two-car garage (541 SF) integrated into the overall design. Utility and storage areas strategically placed for efficient household operations while maintaining architectural integrity.

Outdoor spaces

Craftsman-style front porch (432 SF) and second-floor balcony (136 SF) provide outdoor living spaces appropriate to the architectural style and climate. Landscaping design complements the historical district character.

Structure

Two-story wood frame construction suitable for Craftsman style residential architecture

Systems

Modern residential systems integrated discretely within traditional design framework

Sustainability

Energy-efficient design within historical style guidelines and local HOA requirements

Design challenges

Achieving Craftsman style compliance with local HOA guidelines while creating adaptable modern family living spaces and obtaining first-proposal approval from Planning and Design Review committee

Services provided

• Architecture
• Planning
• Construction Document Phase
• Landscaping Architecture

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