Rinconada Residence
In 2014, Palo Alto saw the rise of a 4,900 sqft residence seamlessly fusing Spanish Colonial aesthetics with modern sustainability. Designed by FGY Architects, this masterpiece illustrates how timeless design can harmonize with cutting-edge technology to create a truly comfortable living space.
The Spanish Colonial-style façade authentically blends with the neighborhood, while reducing heating and cooling loads. Its simple forms and courtyard design exude quiet sophistication, offering flexibility for client-hosted gatherings. The home’s commitment to aesthetics without compromising sustainability is evident through modern materials, techniques, and systems, creating an exceptionally energy-efficient and healthy living space.
Certified as LEED Platinum and a Passive House, it challenges the notion that sustainable building sacrifices speed or comes at a premium. The Messana Ray Magic® radiant cooling and heating ceiling system, coupled with Messana Controls and an air-to-water heat pump, ensures optimal comfort, year-round. This blend ensures precise temperature management and minimal energy consumption, showcasing how advanced HVAC systems can seamlessly integrate into architectural excellence, creating a sustainable and inviting living environment.
![Exterior photo of home that utilizes a Messana Ray Magic® radiant ceiling panel system.](https://957d33f2.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/c4ca4238.jpg?ver=1703808601)
![Dining and living room conditioned with a radiant ceiling.](https://957d33f2.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/a87ff679.jpg?ver=1703808194)
![Bedroom that utilizes radiant heating and cooling ceiling panels.](https://957d33f2.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/e4da3b7f.jpg?ver=1703808413)
![Hallway in home with Messana Radiant Ceiling System.](https://957d33f2.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/eccbc87e.jpg?ver=1703808010)
![Staircase in home with a Messana Ray Magic radiant ceiling system.](https://957d33f2.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/c81e728d.jpg?ver=1703807794)