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Featured on the cover of “Better Homes & Gardens” in 1960, this Dearborn Heights time capsule still has its original cabinetry, kitchen, and flooring.

Large, colorful plantings selected by landscape architect Stefan Hammerschmidt stand out against the cool geometry of a pair of restored Rudolph Schindler homes—a third is nearby—in Inglewood, California.

American architect, artist, and educator Amaza Lee Meredith driving circa 1920. Photo courtesy Virginia State University Special Collections and Archives.

Architect Paul R. Williams sitting across the table from a client in 1952. Photo by Julius Shulman, courtesy of © J. Paul Getty Trust, Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles.

“I wanted the house to feel like a boat in the middle of the forest or on an island, standing alone,

With 1,800 square feet of outdoor space, the terrace includes a landscaped green roof, sauna, and kitchen.

Horizontal sliding windows were refurbished and span the width of the dining room, offering exposure to natural light all day.

"Some people want a manicured garden, but I'm of a different mindset," says Patnaik. She left the grounds untamed and organic. "If we're building in the wild, I want to live in the wild."