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To increase the visual space, Herrmann took advantage of the bucolic, hillside setting, and made it a vital part of the interior experience. Every room features at least one large window, each showcasing a different view of the ever-changing landscape: mountains from the living room, woods from the kitchen, and wooded hillsides from the rooms upstairs.

The guest bathroom was enlarged and finished with Moroccan plaster.

Art by Zoe Pawlak sits on the mantle with an Eames Bird from Herman Miller.

The team relocated the staircase so it doesn’t break up the facade.

Homeowner Chris Archer won’t have to worry about anything caving in in his new master bath, which now has an oversize, walk-in shower.

Before and after plans of the Arguedas House

Concrete Blonde floor plan

Given the home’s tight and efficient footprint, the architects sought to use simple materials and strategic moves to delineate different spaces and uses. The lower ceiling height of the living room, for example, distinguishes it from the dining area, which has a taller ceiling.