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Floor Plan of Backyard House in Oosterbeek by Manta North

“I envision people writing their books, music, refuelling their creative flow,” says Castillero. He should know about its energizing power more than anyone, really: it brought him back to his love of architecture, after all. “It’s truly my new happy place.”

The wings of this cruciform residence jut out over the landscape on stilts to capture panoramic views.

“All our inspiration was France, Italy, Morocco, Greece—just not England,” says homeowner Leila D’Angelo. “We deviated quickly from the idea of a ‘renovated Victorian house’ and leaned into something much more Mediterranean, because that’s what felt authentic to us.”

Danny envisioned the space between the ADU and the house as an informal place to gather. "It creates a sort of courtyard sensibility, which works for our intergenerational family dynamics."

The couple often relax by their vintage Jøtul stove—“our dream one,” Audi says—purchased from a neighbor. The rocker is a family heirloom, and the armchair is a roadside find.

Poured-in-place concrete counters complement rift cut white oak flooring and cabinetry in the kitchen.

The primary bedroom features a massive window and rift cut white oak built-in shelving.

A Diana king bed from CB2 anchors the primary suite. A West Elm sconce and Jovan Millay art hang on the wall.

The house is made of concrete and mahogany, two materials Wright relied on across his work.

Altadena’s Boulder Crest home blends Arts and Crafts elements with midcentury-modern architecture.

The front door opens to the step-down living room.

The home has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Other amenities, according to the listing, include a pool, subterranean workshop, and wine cellar.

New windows and insulation improve the comfort of the sunroom. The stairs lead to two bedrooms, now each with access to their own bathroom.

The door to the left was added in the remodel, to increase air flow and facilitate better circulation for groups. The threshold is painted green, in a nod to an image seen in the Barbican Residents: Inside the Iconic Brutalist Estate. The wall oven are by Bosch.

Working with architect Ravi Raj, two siblings crafted a gable-roofed house in Saugerties that’s perfect for gatherings.

Stephanie sits opposite a turntable left by David. The couple paired it with orange Kanto REN speakers (see top photo). “How could I resist?” asks Pete. The Dracaena Janet Craig Compacta tree is from Easyplant.

A row of clerestory windows bring additional light into the space.