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The concrete-and-steel home by Faulkner Architects gives one family a refined escape in the mountains of Northern California.

Aegean Pool House’s expansive roof structure shelters the indoor/outdoor living spaces beneath it. A freestanding stone fireplace anchors the west side of the living and dining area.

Developed as a holiday home, the pared-back timber construction is a nod to the modest fisher-cottages prevalent in the area.

Terreo Studio aimed to make this seven-unit apartment complex look “unrecognizable, so it stays a mystery from the outside.” From the white stone facades, through the interior marble and complimentary soft palette of the furnishings, to the open floor plan that meanders between courtyards, the architects took cues from Grecian architecture: Natural materials are used in abundance to create a structure that embraces the environment.

Introduce cool backsplash or lighting. Interesting pendant lamps and backsplashes with bright colors or bold patterns can add character to your kitchen, transforming it from a utilitarian space to an area for fun.

The home’s metal cladding is Pac-Clad, a material typically used for roofs.

The Casa Cuatro sits above a 180-foot cliff that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. The locally quarried stone makes the house blend in with the landscape and acts as a thermal-mass wall, absorbing heat during the day and releasing it through the evening.

Marine Grade-A Douglas fir plywood ceiling & desk top

New rear addition

A swing hangs from one of the home’s original beams. “It was a gift from friends in New York,” says Onur. “The girls spend hours on it.”

The private outdoor space showcases the renovation's south-facing windows, which were installed to connect the indoors with the yard.

Floor Plan of 11 Cabins in the Woods by Summary

A floor plan of the Oxnard Beach House.

Janette’s designer daughter, Kendra Sosothikul, chose Masters chairs from Design Within Reach and linen sheers from Donghia for the dining area.