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In the kitchen, a tube-type exhaust hood complements the fireplace around the corner. The artwork is by Horace McCullough, the owners' son.

A table by Seattle studio Chadhaus complements the home's existing oak floors and cedar walls.

The raised roofline allows even greater access to the far-reaching views and light breezes.

Carmen chose a handmade Spanish tile to feature in her simple kitchen. The spotted gum hardwood floorboards were a surprise hiding beneath the home's linoleum and carpet.

With its concrete and metal finishes and brutalist edges, the home is unrecognisable.

Bringing the garage to street level allowed Hyde to create a secure entry to the house for Carmen.

The 1912 Avery Coonley Playhouse was originally commissioned as part of a larger, Wright-designed estate that included the equally famous Avery Coonley House. Queene Ferry Coonley founded a private elementary school that used the Playhouse until the late 1910s, at which time the property was divided from the larger estate and converted into a single-family residence.

A wall of bookshelves draw you into the home from the entryway. The current architect-owner made some updates to the original design, such as swapping Wright’s red-stained floors for polished concrete, resulting in a brighter look that contrasts with the extensive woodwork.

The home was previously occupied by the president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy (FLWBC), and has been lovingly restored over the years. A dramatic, cantilevered entryway sets the tone for visitors.

The drama of the exterior is matched by a breathtaking interior, where soaring ceilings and large stained-glass windows bring ample natural light and connection to the landscape indoors.

Both courtyards are enclosed by Featherlite breeze-block walls that filter the sun, sometimes to dramatic effect; the one that fronts Lange’s unit lets the sunrise light fill her space.

A pared-back scheme gives this room its nickname: the "Zen Room."

A bathroom is tucked beside the new sunroom behind the sliding barn door, which was found at Albany Architectural Salvage.

Now, the sizeable kitchen is an exceptional blend of old and new. The original floors, coffered ceiling, and windows are joined with IKEA cabinets with Semihandmade fronts, and Vermont-sourced Danby marble counters.

The living room is dubbed the "Ladies Who Lunch" room. Benjamin Moore’s Chippendale Rosetone covers the walls, in rich contrast to the preserved wood ceiling, and a medley of vintage furnishings fills out the space. The rug is from IKEA and the chandelier is Schoolhouse Electric.

The couple spent two years renovating the home and named it the Filomena in honor of Michael’s Sicilian grandmother.