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The Pine wood-clad cabin sits atop an elevated platform left behind by a previous builder in a failed first construction attempt, and overlooks the Cautín River. "

A floor plan of the Mariposa House in Malibu, California, by Brininstool + Lynch.

Small patios with bistro folding chairs adjoin each bedroom, filling the spaces with natural light.

Greenery brightens a patch of outdoor space just off the main bathroom.

Custom walnut millwork, courtesy of Brininstool + Lynch, provides a crafted, minimalist touch in the bedroom that overlooks the pool.

Before: The Mariposa House’s original kitchen featured dark floor tiles and white cabinetry.

Before: In the old living room, a fireplace obstructed the gorgeous views, so it was removed and the stones were then recycled and incorporated into the new layout.

Sleek cabinetry, space-saving built-ins, and gleaming stainless steel define the kitchen.

The new kitchen, which features banquette seating for laidback meals, is one of the owner’s favorite parts of the renovation.

Striking millwork seamlessly separates the living room from the art-lined dining area, where Knoll chairs sit positioned around a custom tabletop.

Behind the Muuto sofa, a dreamy but muted painting by artist Keiko Hara commands attention.

A duo of vintage Cubica chairs from Verzelloni and globe-shaped light fixtures set against warm slats of Douglas Fir elicit a retro spirit in the living room.

"We wanted Brininstool + Lynch to honor the original intent while transforming it into an even better version of itself," says the client. "Clean it up, balance it out, modernize the systems, create more views out to the landscape, and introduce one big, new element: A gorgeous whole-house terrazzo floor, to pull it all together."

Before: Leafy exterior pathways, a holdover from the old site, were beautifully reimagined for the 2020 renovation.

Before: When the owner discovered the dwelling and its adjacent guesthouse, the property wasn’t in the best condition. However, he was immediately struck by the home’s simple palette of materials and believed in its potential to become a modernist showplace again.

"The combination of the low, sprawling midcentury ranch with a more than one-acre expanse of mature palms just spoke to us. Everything felt like it belonged right there and nowhere else," explains the owner.

The actual site of the 1955 residence is one of the first aspects that appealed to the client. "Situated on a flag lot tucked away by tall 20-foot-tall hedges, [the home is] a secret that only reveals itself once you get inside," he says.

Hidden from the dense oceanfront in Malibu, California, this restoration by Brininstool + Lynch promises solitude and garden views.