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A 25-foot custom bifold door made of corrugated plastic and twin-wall polycarbonate encloses an artist’s studio designed by Marc Frohn of FAR frohn&rojas.

Five House by M Gooden Design floor plan

The interior was changed to remove the head-height walkway and make the living space feel taller. Accordion windows were added to the kitchen to better connect it with the outdoor lounge. Spaces like the bedroom and bath are stowed in a millwork structure at the end of the unit with its own separate entrance.

The home was oriented to maximize sun exposure. Arranged parallel to the slope of the site, it embraces distant views of rolling hills.

The studio is kept simple to give creativity room to flow. "We often come up here after dinner and play a game in the corner nook," Emily says. Eric says that light from sunrises makes the space feel magical in the morning.

“I love this low-level stair window. It’s at head height when you’re at the bottom of the stairs; it gives you a glimpse of, and connection to, the garden outside. Most of the windows capture what I’d call ‘hero shots,’ but some, like this one, are completely unexpected.”

The five-bedroom residence has floor-to-ceiling glazing, vaulted ceilings, and a staircase set in a planted atrium.

Plants wrap around the perforated aluminum railings for a natural touch.

Solomon Troupe Architects designed this 430-square-foot backyard bedroom suite for the owners to retreat to when their family comes to visit.

The entire home is clad in Western Red Cedar siding, imbuing the built form with a rich warmth that responds to the natural surroundings while also making a striking design statement.