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"As an amateur astronomer, Roberson made sure to also include a well-equipped observatory,

The main living area has a wall of glass sliders, infusing the interiors with ample natural light.

Stillwater has project representations that work with local building departments to make sure the site has all the necessary permits.

Stillwater homes can be built and shipped throughout the United States, and at the moment, the company primarily operates on the West Coast.

Stillwater homes are made to prioritize indoor-outdoor living, with walls of windows usually leading to decks and pool areas.

If you love hexagonal rooms, wood paneling, and double-sided fireplaces, this revamped Long Beach midcentury checks all the boxes.

There are 12 arches in total throughout the home, playing up the desert modernism vibes. “I feel like they bring a very soft, timeless, and creative aspect to such simple parts of the home—like as simple as a walkway or a window,” says Derek. In the kitchen, and throughout the home, there is no natural gas consumption; every appliance is electric.

No-fuss, sturdy materials, like Kahrs oak chevron floors that camouflage dirt and easy-care black metal siding, free up time for family. “The more durable the material, the less work to maintain it,” says Susie. Also in the kitchen is a quartz countertop by Daltile and faucet from Kohler. The windows are by Milgard.

In the living room and kitchen, soft-but-tough Expanko cork flooring provides comfort and stands up to dings and scuffs. While the kitchen was designed primarily with Surendra and a caregiver’s needs in mind, it also accommodates the five-foot-radius of a wheelchair.

Sliding glass doors connect the living space to the backyard for enhanced indoor/outdoor living.

At the front of the main house, architect Danny Lim framed one of the original windows with new trim to give it a more modern feel and installed limestone on the porch and steps.

Danny envisioned the space between the ADU and the house as an informal place to gather. "It creates a sort of courtyard sensibility, which works for our intergenerational family dynamics."