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Warwas finished the high-ceilinged ADU kitchen with a skylight and a large square window that fills the space with natural light. The artworks are by Antonio.

The new second-story addition, clad in Hardie Lap Siding and painted in Benjamin Moore Deep Sea, creates a bold contrast with the existing home's cedar shingles in Black Panther.

Fireclay's Essentials tiles in Manzanita Satin create texture throughout, while Concrete Collaborative's Pacifica Slab in Mint Retro Mix forms the striking countertops and shower surfaces. Kohler Components fixtures in black provide a bold contrast against the custom rift white oak vanity.

The gardens are home to drought tolerant, native, and mediterranean plants, including citrus trees.

The home's living space is spread across a network of half-levels.

The library overlooks the living room, receiving natural light from the large angled window.

Despite its serene setting, the home is a short 20-minute drive from New York City's George Washington Bridge.

"An ADU facilitates flexibility,

The shared kitchen and dining space opens to a courtyard. The couple wanted to capitalize on L.A.'s sunny weather.

The rooftop terrace includes a tucked away cedar soaking tub with striking views of Santa Ynez mountains.

In the primary bath, green Dal tile complements birch plywood walls.

Architecture professor Eric Johnson designed an expansion for his Encinitas family home that hovers above the existing 1950s structure below. The living area opens to a covered porch with views of the neighborhood and beach.

For his son's room, Johnson used walnut plywood for the built-in desk. He also used walnut for the chair.

In Johnson's daughter's room, he used birch plywood for the built-in wardrobe and desk. The chair is maple and steel and was designed and fabricated by Johnson.