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The deck offers views and a quiet spot for outdoor dining. The Western red cedar vertical siding is naturally resistant to rot and decay, making it a hardy choice for the exterior. The bronze wolf sculpture is by Sharon Loper.

A Simple Plan A Marmol Radziner–designed prefab house, trucked onto a remote Northern California site, takes the pain out of the construction process.

Minarc’s GRASSsit bar stools, topped with synthetic turf recycled from football fields, sit near the barbecue.

Outside, the terrace offers panoramic views of Berkeley and—on clear days—distant views of the San Francisco Bay and several bridges. Additional patios and decks are located around the property.

The spa-like main bathroom features marble-clad walls and flooring, an expansive vanity, and a soaking tub with jets.

Another pair of retractable doors open two sides of a corner to the backyard.

A marble-clad, central fireplace divides the living room from a formal dining area, while stone tiles line a wall near the main entrance.

The interior is defined by a material palette of wood, metal, and stone.

Inside, the double-height living space features a beamed ceiling flanked by clerestory windows and a built-in bookcase along one wall.

Downstairs, the basement level features an additional living area, as well as two bedrooms.

A look at the principal bathroom.

A custom bookcase provides a cozy nook and additional storage.

A half bathroom sits just off the library.

The contemporary home is a beautiful take on desert modernism.

A view of the master bath.