Aerial view of a vineyard with rows of grapevines, surrounded by trees and a few houses, with mountains in the background.

casa krotona

Originally designed in the 1980s as a modern interpretation of simple Tuscan agrarian architecture, Casa Krotona reflects a timeless, restrained elegance. Decades later, the firm was invited back by a second owner to lead a comprehensive renovation. The transformation included expansive new outdoor living areas and a pool, seamlessly extending the home’s livable space while preserving its original spirit. 

project description
View of a covered balcony with terracotta tile flooring, white walls, wooden pergola overhead, potted plants, and outdoor seating, overlooking lush green trees and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
Bathroom with blue tiled shower, white cabinets, window, and glass sliding door leading outside to a garden area. 
project details

location

ojai, ca

Living room with large glass doors opening to a patio with a wooden picnic table and view of green trees and mountains; interior includes a fireplace, flat-screen TV, leather and fabric sofas, a shaggy area rug, and decorative items.
Modern house with a patio, outdoor seating, plants, and a sunset sky in the background.
Outdoor patio with terracotta tiles, a wooden picnic table with a white potted flower, surrounded by green plants and trees, and a sliding glass door leading into an interior living space with tan and brown furniture.
Modern white house with outdoor pool, patio chairs, potted plants, purple flowers, and mountain view in the background.
Living room with tan and leather sofas, glass coffee table, plush rug, and white walls, open to the kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances, wooden ceiling, and large glass doors leading outside.
Outdoor patio with a fire fireplace, white cushioned seating, and a scenic mountain view at sunset.
A modern house with a gravel yard, large glass doors and windows, potted plants, and outdoor seating at sunset.
A detailed architectural site plan of a landscape design featuring a house, a rectangular pool, surrounding greenery, large trees, pathways, and a curved driveway.

1980, remodeled 2019

completed

corrie putney engineer inc.

structural