I first visited this house in 2004 on a fundraising tour of Hubbell built homes to rebuild their Julian home after the 2003 Cedar Fire. Actually, this story starts earlier. I first HEARD about this house in 1997 when it was highlighted in San Diego Union Tribune, at the time I had never heard of James Hubbell but I clipped the article because I was enchanted with the artistry.
It's interesting that every time I come into contact with Hubbell's work I can tell - even if there's no credit, I know. I know because I'm drawn to the shapes and materials. His style speaks to me in a way that no other artist ever has.
This house is now available on AirBnB (look for The Shire in Alpine) so I just HAD to stay here, because of course. It's a tinier house than it looks because so much of the space isn't usable. The location is wonderful; on an angled lot with the creek just below you. I also have to note that the noisiest frogs in the universe live down at that creek.
It's worth the drive, do it.
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| Davidson House, Alpine, CA - James Hubbell, Designer |
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| Davidson House, Alpine, CA - James Hubbell, Designer |
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| Davidson House, Alpine, CA - James Hubbell, Designer |
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| Davidson House, Alpine, CA - James Hubbell, Designer |
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| Davidson House, Alpine, CA - James Hubbell, Designer |
