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“I love how we dealt with the drainage on this very unique roof,” says Marshall. “There are these beautiful rain chains coming down from the valleys.They’re functional and they look really, really cool.”

The home includes three full bathrooms—and a bonus outdoor shower with views of the surrounding meadow. The sheen and texture of the yakisugi comes alive in the sunshine. “I love how it catches the light,” says Ed.

The single-volume home has been designed to appear to float over the lot on its deck. Ryan upgraded the existing foundation to support its passive design. "Originally, I wanted to make the whole house powered with wood pellets," he says. "But I decided against shoveling pellets in the snow. I'll get weird in a little bit less of a cold climate."

Floor Plan of 8 Tree 8 by Ana Williamson Architect

"Flexibility, resilience, and joy were essential ingredients,

Williamson and Hua aimed for an indoor-outdoor experience that could be enjoyed day and night.

The stairs lead to a loft with a bed for visiting guests.

The ADU features a small kitchenette for visiting guests, work breaks, and relaxing cups of tea.

"My favorite space is probably the breezeway, where I can fully appreciate the majestic trees and feel a deep connection to nature,

"Because the site is almost completely under tree cover, there was initial concern about the interiors being too dark,

The front of the property was intentionally made to have a small scale so that the towering redwood trees would be more visible to the neighborhood.

"There was excitement about the site and the possibilities—that excitement was infectious,

An abundance of windows brings the outdoors in, which was a leading priority of the project.

"The family room faces the backyard, which has smaller trees, creating a cozy and zen-like atmosphere,

The owners' love of Sea Ranch style inspired the architecture of their home, which surrounds a courtyard protecting three large redwoods.

The renovation added two bathrooms, a large bedroom, a laundry room, and a workshop.