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Floor plan of Forest Pavilion by Signal Architecture & Research

A midcentury modern bamboo and rattan writing desk with a Louis Van Teeffelen chair rests against the original faux rock walls.

Portuguese ceramic tile with a matte finish lends texture in one of the bathrooms.

Natural light provides the kitchen with an ethereal quality.

The Anza Airstream was designed to feel more open than other trailers, with little upper cabinetry.

The new kitchen features green kit kat tiles, a terrazzo-effect rubber floor, white cabinetry, and cherry wood veneered cabinets. The client originally wanted teak cabinets, but 4 S Architecture recommended using cherry wood instead as it is more sustainable but has the same warm tones as teak. “We couldn’t get behind teak as a product so we used FSC certified European cherry that has less air miles than American cherry,” explains architect Julia Hamson. “The client was really pleased with the result.”

"On the wall behind the stove there is a panel of tiles from Oficina Brennand, to bring in Brazilian character to this space,

The upstairs bathroom was renovated to embrace the design language of the renovated kitchen, with green kit kat tiles behind the basin and a round mirror that echoes the skylights and rounded forms of the new scheme.

The clients have a large collection of indoor plants, and 4 S Architecture designed a scheme with plenty of spots to display plants, from the deep windowsills to the semi-recessed extractor above the island that features an integrated shelf. “We had originally specified a fully flush extractor system, but they are very expensive,” says architect, Julia Hamson. “We went for one that is semi-recessed, so was cost effective but still has less visual impact than a dropped extractor.”

The backsplash is made from the same green kit kat tiles that clad the island. The worktops are Silestone, a solid surface by Cosentino, and cost $X,XXXX. To save on overhead and profit costs—which are usually calculated by the contractor at 10% to 15%—the clients purchased tapware, kitchen appliances, and lighting themselves. The pendants in the kitchen are Muuto Rime Pendants, which retail for $XXXX for the small and $XXXX for the medium.

A 1000xBetter removed the wrought iron and striped awning, and covered the façade in wood, leaving the distinct midcentury elements intact.

In the bathroom, the vanity is wrapped with the slatted white oak detail and topped with quartzite. Engineered terrazzo tile covers the floor.

The three independent rooms upstairs were converted to a main suite with a walk-through closet at the center.

The team replaced the picture window with a stacking glass door that opens to the yard.

The open bed area is nestled into the front of the Airstream, resting upon dresser-drawers that stretch into the wheel wells.

Coach houses must include a garage, so the entry hall leads directly upstairs to the living spaces.

Rice is a must for the family's meals. The rice cooker comes out onto the counter when it's time to cook.