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A mature Japanese maple was preserved during construction. The way we designed the entry sequence, with the front door not facing the street, but rather facing the Japanese maple tree relates to his concept of ‘entrance transition.’ A mature Japanese maple tree was preserved during the construction.

An onsen, or Japanese soaking tub, with a private garden abuts the master suite.

The study faces the pool area.

Honest materials appear throughout this Los Altos home. In the double-height living area, Mantis chairs by BassamFellows surround a custom live-edge dining table, fashioned from an old Claro walnut tree with help from Menlo Hardwoods.

“The pitched ceilings and ribbon of clerestory windows make the interior feel more spacious than it is,” notes Gooden.

A well-equipped cocktail bar with a miniature fridge, sink, and cabinets sits off the living room.

Another view of the bedroom shows more of the screens along the window wall.

Josh and Moeka Lowman of San Francisco branding firm Goldfront reached out to Michael Hennessey Architecture to renovate the interior of their two-story residence in Diamond Heights, which was built by Eichler in 1965. Michael Hennessey explains, "We struck a balance between the positive, inherent qualities of an Eichler structure with modern improvements that enhance rather than compete with the existing building."

Mid-century sunsets

Mid-century, zen garden

Mid-century, remodeled exterior

The home’s bedrooms connect with calming outdoor areas through large glass panels.

Studio Bracket Architects amplified the home’s International Style by adding more glass paneling, extending the flat room, and refining the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The Malibu Crest residence has the most desirable spot on the hill because it was the first house built there in 1949.

Measuring 3,648 square feet, the home presents spacious gathering areas arranged across an open floor plan. Original details can be found throughout, such as the broad brick fireplace in the living room.

The Woerner House, built in 1951, rests on a lush lot in Kentfield, California, just north of San Francisco. The current homeowners, real estate developer Mark Henderson and actor Mercedes McNab, thoroughly researched its history before undertaking a renovation with architect David Yama.

In Marin County, just north of San Francisco, the Woerner House is a dynamic theater of light and views.