Decks

Another backyard hotspot is the deck, built around an existing boulder, where adults can lounge while the kids climb.

Setsumasa and Mami Kobayashi are ready for adventure.

The bedframe, also custom and seen here without a mattress, rests in the center of the living space and offers almost panoramic views.

Large canopies shade the retreat’s southern elevations, rendering the interior and ipe wood patio comfortable in the Texas heat.