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Floor plan of Casa Cantellano by Omar Vergara and Renata de Miguel

The Cotage

The roof is bonderized steel, which gives it a matte gray color, and the siding is Kebony—a thermally modified wood.

According to the homeowners, one concession they made to save money was downgrading the exterior retaining wall from a gabion retaining wall to native limestone blocks.

Highly-durable furniture was chosen for the upper deck's sitting area, which routinely hosts sunset parties.

We proposed large openings that can open wide to connect the interior and exterior,

Rachel and Joe relaxing with their dog Camp around the fire pit in the outdoor space. The fire pit was purchased on Facebook Marketplace and the seating is from Oasis Imports in Malibu.

Another move that reduces the house's environmental impact is the inclusion of photovoltaic panels on the roof. The panels generate enough energy to offset 95% of the house’s consumption.

"Our many ideas were floating around the mountain, and we needed someone to bring them down and turn them into reality,

A firepit and an inflatable hot tub with a wicker surround add a bit of luxury to Joe and Rachel’s Venice Beach rental.

Los Angeles firm Chet Architecture crafts a deeply personal hillside home packed with primary colors—including a custom mural that now holds an even deeper meaning.

"There was excitement about the site and the possibilities—that excitement was infectious,

The family spends much more time together in the rear yard since the renovation.

The house is clad with shou sugi ban-treated cedar siding.

The living room, just steps away from the kitchen, enjoys natural light on both sides thanks to a row of sliding-glass doors.

The custom wood screens bring privacy while still allowing the window light to spread. The stairway leads to downstairs bedrooms. The Akari 23A Pendant is by Noguchi. The artwork is by Jon Gottshall.