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For the living room, Caroline chose lounge chairs from Australia’s Barnaby Lane, a coffee table from Sobu, Maiden Home sofas, and a Moroccan rug from Muima.

From the compact quarters downstairs, you emerge into a bright, open second floor. It feels more expansive than its square footage thanks to a steel moment frame that eliminates the need for interior structural walls. In the dining room, a Lambert et Fils chandelier hangs above a black-stained, live-edge ash table.

The entry has a custom cubby for shoes that pulls out to reveal storage concealed under the stair. “The wood is northern white oak,” says Caroline. “I wanted a rustic grade, for character. Since we don’t have a lot of stuff, or a lot of space, the materials have to speak.” The sconce is by Allied Maker.

Ben and Luis sit by a fire in their side yard surrounded by a flourishing garden.

The maroon-tiled, walk-in shower has two showerheads and is well lit by a skylight from above.

“I love seeing this color every day,” says Jeana.

Sleek textures continue into the theater, including wool Holland & Sherry upholstered walls.

The partially covered rear deck extends the living areas, offering a quiet space to relax.

A curved staircase brings an organic touch to an otherwise linear design.

Are's car collection can be viewed and enjoyed by passersby through plate-glass windows.

Floor plan of Casa Sexta by All Arquitectura

The connection to nature is found throughout the home, with the architects taking every opportunity to connect to outdoor spaces that feel removed from the urban context. The bathrooms, for example, feature ample skylights and look onto planted courtyards.

The master bedroom living area is separated from the bedroom by a glass-enclosed, plant-filled courtyard that also provides ventilation to the bathroom and wardrobe.