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They found it in a creek-side modernist house filled with unusual details. Some of them, like the ladders in a double-height hallway, gave the place charm, but others, like a cloistered floor plan and little privacy, made it challenging for family gatherings, so they hired architect Ted Baab, Scott’s old classmate, to renovate.

Originally designed in the 1970s by Stephen Tice, the cedar-clad house is defined by its shed roofs and wrap-around deck. Baab worked within this language and slotted in a new structure, which houses a guest room, reading nook, and Scott’s office.

Floor plan of Roofscape House by BAAB

Wherever possible, the family retained original details, like the textured teal floor tiles and triangular island in the kitchen. They weren’t able to save the plywood millwork, which had deteriorated, but liked the look, so Baab added new cabinetry in a similar finish. The previous residents left behind much of their furniture, including the yellow barstools. The pendant is a Glo-Ball from Flos.