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Now, built-in sofas line the perimeter of the room and utilize the room’s shape better.

Perched high above Oakland, this expanded midcentury soaks up jaw-dropping views—even from the bathroom.

Large cutouts take the place of glass windows and entire walls, inviting sunlight, breezes, and even rain to enter. The roots of a princess vine drop from the roof garden to the ground floor.

A photo of the split-level house just before Allison Bryan and Nicholas Smith's purchase