Exteriors

Available for the first time since the 1950s, the Brittain-Wachs Residence is a unique slice of architectural history. The 4,300-square-foot home overlooks an expansive green lawn.

Large outdoor entertaining spaces allow the designers to enjoy the long summer days—and a hot tub and a traditional Finnish sauna make the chilly evenings cozy and fun.

The expansive pine decks root the two cabins into their rocky surroundings.

The outdoor furniture is a combination of Room and Board Oasis Collection and Knoll 1966 Line using Sunbrella

Architect: YAMAMAR Design, Location: San Francisco, California

Sacramento Modern Residence by Klopf Architecture

Sacramento Modern Residence by Klopf Architecture

Sacramento Modern Residence by Klopf Architecture

The Pierre | Olson Kundig

Our House - Exterior

Renders of the renovation

“Because you have this incredible proximity and connection to the outside, you have a higher aesthetic awareness.”—Andrew Heid, architect

In the backyard, Umerani and Fashandi decided to limit the lawn to minimize water consumption.

The master bedroom has sliding doors that connect directly to the backyard.

The square fountain at the courtyard's center is a modern rendition of a very traditional feature in many Middle Eastern homes.