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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.

The cabin is surrounded on three sides by Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante.

The kitchen cabinets are made of incienso wood, and the countertops and backsplash are made of Carrara marble.

Every space, including the living and dining sections seen here, has “furniture, objects and artworks that bring us memories,” says Smud. The bench, coffee tables, and dining table are by the late Alejandro Sticotti.