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The first of two guest suites enjoys a private terrazzo-clad bathroom.

A unique creased roofline peels upward to capture light through a triangulated clerestory window, bathing the interiors with natural light.

When the couple bought the home, the yard had mature native Ash, Oak, Cedar, and Douglas Fir trees, and a Japanese-inspired garden.

The fireplace is a salute to midcentury-modern design. Brick is used both here in the living room and in the den.

In the spa-like primary bathroom—reconfigured so the tub sits directly beneath an existing skylight—basil cement tiles from Clé Tile complement a countertop and surround in mint verde terrazzo from Concrete Collaborative. “Green is my favorite color,” says Nicole. “It connects to nature, which I’m inspired by every day.”

Fung + Blatt Architects evolves a San Marino midcentury into a creative retreat that converses with nature.

In the living room, the wood slats were fabricated on-site by the homeowner.

The primary bathroom is future-proofed for future grab bars and rails and has a non-slip, curbless shower.

Following the restoration, the home is now designated as a Historic Home in Hawaii.

The couple spent $6,765 on Bisazza tile in the bathroom and alley-facing exterior.

Fields of native grasses connect the main residence, situated at the top of the slope, to the new structures scattered below. A pergola extends from the post-and-beam structure that was maintained during the remodel of the midcentury home.

Just past sunrise at Betasso Overlook.