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The interior of the house is completely “skinned,” as Scott puts it, in knotty spruce. A lamp from Weylandts sits atop nesting tables from James Mudge Furniture Studio.

Jody’s favorite spot is outside on the deck. “I spend most of my time there. We’ve got two braais, and I braai just about every night,” he says, using the Afrikaans word for barbecue. “It’s not about the food for me,” he adds, “It’s about standing around the fire.” The platform sofas were designed by Scott, the dining table is by James Mudge Furniture Studio, and the Hee lounge and dining chairs are by Hay.

“There’s something about it that feels very contextual to where it is—on a little teeny hill, looking out over the Dry Creek Valley, and there’s nothing else artful around,” says Louis.

The main bathroom walls and shower are clad in tile, and illuminated with a clerestory window.

An outdoor breezeway between the storage shed and the main house is ideal for outdoor dining.

“The idea was to replicate the way trees grow to look for light,” says Camilo.

The mid-section of the siding was done in a shou-sugi ban method. Custom brass was used for the awning, alongside a standing-seam metal roof.

Blue Sky Building Systems worked with CB Architecture to create a modern home for a family of four in Orinda, California.

Situated between the main living space and the other bedroom, the middle cabin is furnished with a Calder side table by Konstantin Grcic, a vintage Dalu lamp by Vico Magistretti, and handwoven blankets from Swans Island Company.

The palette of materials is local but their employment has a modern and contemporary flair.

Floor Plan of Courtyard House by Murray Legge Architecture