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Amanda Nori and Stefany Guimarães hang out at the dining table in their São Paulo apartment.

The full height cabinets are made with a vacuum press and glued together with bendable ply and laminate, for durability. French likes to add a surprise into the design wherever possible, like the different interior color seen here, for the homeowners' future delight and discovery.

Three levels intermix within the small footprint of the home, creating a loft-like feeling.

The home’s entry as it is today is a planar collage of right angles and various materials. White reused as much of the original home as possible, such as the siding seen here, and added a second story.

A look at the living and dining room, with barn-style doors and openings. Shown here, the original 1968 redwood interior was completed by master craftsman Matthew Silvia.

When Brian White first saw the “little loser of a house” in its original condition, he wasn’t impressed. But after running out of other options, he decided to try for a complete transformation.

After searching in vain for an empty lot to build on, architect Brian White settled for a nondescript 1960s ranch that nobody else wanted—and proved that building from the ground up doesn’t always start on the ground.

In comparison to the front, the back of the home is markedly different as the roof gently slopes down to meet the earth. "His architecture reflected the Sonoma Coast," says another friend and local real estate agent George Capone. "He took advantage of that to bring the views inside."

There are also two sets of bunk beds.

Just off the bedroom lies the master bath, which includes a rock-lined soaking tub in the style of the Japanese ofuro. There is also a private outdoor shower.

A closer look at the spacious courtyard framed within the home.

Comprised of beautiful wood cabinetry and open shelving, the kitchen also has a double-oven.

A look at the front entrance of the residence. The home's striking sod roof effortlessly blends the property into its lush surroundings.

Marius, a shipping and logistics professional, worked with architect Tomas Suminas of Šumino Studija to design the cabin to be transported and replicated.

Due to the site’s slope, substantial groundwork was required to establish the driveway and entrance.

A nearly full-height, wall-to-wall window in the bedroom immerses the cabin in the setting.

Hiding storage and MEP in the flooring freed up space for a strip of glazing along the east elevation.

Floor plan of Blackview Cabin by Šumino Studija