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The former sunroom, now a guest room, has a 1970s armchair by Bruno Rey.

Inspired by Greek diners, the nook gets the best views of the San Rafael hillside.

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Clear Oaks Residence is nearly hidden by the landscape, which makes this home a true retreat from the hubbub of the city. A Genesis GV80 sits surrounded by lush landscaping. Preproduction model with optional features shown.

Now, decorative screens "provide dappled western shade and frame the view of the monumental chimney from the street," says the firm.

The left side of the pool features a terrace and a large outdoor kitchen, while the right side includes suspended lighting and the changing rooms. The masonry screen—which is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian period—allows for a dynamic display of light and shadows on the terrace.

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Golden hour on the serene rooftop offers some of the city's finest views out onto the harbour below and far beyond.

In the family's porch, a natural reed canopy provides protection from the sun. The grounds are covered with gravel.

The brass backsplash was a risky experiment carried off by Natalie, who started with unlacquered 4x8 foot sheets, then gave them patina by covering them in vinegar, ketchup, and salt, and leaving them out in the sun. The resulting pattern was aligned as carefully as possible, and the surface sealed. “We just had to essentially cut the topography into a way that felt really great,” says Natalie.

An open shelf displays the couple’s glassware collection.

The counter and backsplash are made up of a marble slab leftover from a bigger job.