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The house opens to a protected meadow next to a forest. "Callie and I both grew up with a lot of open space around us, which was such an opportunity for freedom and self-discovery,

The main house and guest house are united by a shared patio. The table and benches in the foreground are made of steel and wood.

The banquette has a CNC-routed cherry wood alcove. The Stellar Nubela pendant above the dining table is by Bjarke Ingels Group for Artemide.

Drawing atmospheric inspiration from the city, Waechter Architecture infuses a hilltop home with panoramic Bay views, utilitarian finishes, and a bathroom that evokes a misty day.

Floor Plan of Redwood Residence by Cover Architecture

Kevin and Katie enjoy happy hour on their new covered patio. The plantings were inspired by the garden in Mexico where they got married. During the pandemic, "We were like, I want to go on vacation, but we can't, so let's just make our backyard a vacation,

Floor plan of Toy Residence by Blue Truck Studio

“I envision people writing their books, music, refuelling their creative flow,” says Castillero. He should know about its energizing power more than anyone, really: it brought him back to his love of architecture, after all. “It’s truly my new happy place.”

The food prep area sits adjacent to a small dining area in the middle structure of the three. Black Richlite countertops complement a white tile backsplash and maple cabinetry. The induction cooktop is from Bosch and the faucet is Grohe.

Floor plan of Amabel Street House by Weather Projects

The split form of the house is a simple and effective way to separate the social and private areas.

The home also contains a self-contained in-law suite (pictured here) with a separate entrance. It connects to the home through sliding screen doors.

The home is meant to appear raw and unvarnished, with framing left intentionally exposed and a restrained pilot used throughout the design.