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Alferez House by Ludwig Godefroy

The Tasmanian oak timber battened panels accentuate the verticality of the spaces. “They draw the eye up from the kitchen all the way to the skylight at the top of the central void, and make the already tall ceilings feel even higher,” says architect Bronwyn Litera.

A hatch in the sleeping area leads down to the semi-subterranean level.

Maybeck is one of America's most iconic architects, being awarded the Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects the same year this home—his last—was constructed.

The terrace also has a space for outdoor dining. The bright yellow chairs continue the warm palette of the interior furnishings and echo the treads of the stair.