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Moss-covered rocks and twisted tree trunks give the landscape a fairyland-like quality.

The glass walls frame large expanses of greenery.

The studio cantilevers over a steep hillside and provides a tree house effect.

Extra-wide concrete pillars help to support the studio at its core.

Large, colorful plantings selected by landscape architect Stefan Hammerschmidt stand out against the cool geometry of a pair of restored Rudolph Schindler homes—a third is nearby—in Inglewood, California.

Antonio designed the console table using a zebrawood plank that once adorned the fireplace, which was removed during the renovation. In the dining area beyond, pendants by Torbjörn Vejvi hang above the Kayu teak table from Design within Reach.

The pool measures 45 feet. “For Carlo, it was one of the most important parts of the house,” says the architect.

The bedroom is sheathed in quartersawn white oak, which is also used in the kitchen. The print is by Joy Charbonneau.

In the summer months, a grapevine in courtyard provides shade.

This project by Studio Saxe elegantly combines modern methods of construction with local materials and techniques. Villa Saxo is defined by an exoskeleton pergola structure that provides shade over large terraced areas while also creating a frame for the local flora to grow around.