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“Using only wood to form a cabinet results in artistic moments. Diagonals read as decorative, but these strong triangles are necessary when you’re not using plywood,” Caleb says. “It’s pure joy to use the kitchen, knowing that all parts of it are built with meaning and without compromise.

Warwas offset the rear of the ADU to accommodate the power lines running behind the house, and he designed a window in the office/guest room upstairs that meets the roof in the same way that the window off the dining area/kitchen meets the ground.

“In the more intimate spaces such as bedrooms, hallways, and bathrooms, we introduced windows that framed specific views,” shares LA DALLMAN principal James T. Dallman.

Cover Architecture and EEK Studio designed the custom vanity, which was fabricated by Hardwood Habitat. The wood door conceals the toilet room, while a pocket door separates the bathroom from the bedroom. The terrazzo floor tile is from Cle Tile.

Cherry cabinets connect with the rest of the house and the built-in desk height was raised to be more comfortable.

Natalie and Lauren opted for high-quality finishes to ensure the kitchen would stand up to many years of use.

"Sleeping under the large curved skylight, with its opening that unfolds like a leaf, and watching hawks glide overhead is magical,

A pivot door to the new bathroom with embedded hardware is discretely concealed in the wall, beside the glass bookshelves.

The vanity has VG fir cabinets topped with ‘Pure White’ Caesarstone. The wall-mounted faucets are the Purist line by Kohler.

Kate and Gerald enjoy the view up there most nights. The chair was salvaged from the original bach on site and reupholstered.

A Noguchi pendant floats above the living area. The hearth of the fireplace extends to become the stair landing, which leads to a loft space above.

The pool's long, rectangular shape mimics the verticality of the main living structure just beyond.

The main living barn opens to a covered outdoor space for eating and lounging, and in the summer, doors and windows can open up completely to blur the line between inside and out. The table is from Kettal and dining chairs are from Tolix.

The home, which is located on waterfront property, sits atop cement columns as both a safety measure and to take advantage of the ocean views.

Upon his first visit to Tasmania, an island south of the Australian mainland, resident David Burns was immediately smitten with its varied, pristine landscape. Working with architecture firm Misho+Associates, he built a self-sustaining, 818-square-foot retreat that would allow him to completely unplug from urban life.