Inspirations

The all-black exterior fades into its natural setting.

The master suite also features a custom-designed sauna.

The main entrance greets guests with a koi pond.

The Franks House is a well-preserved midcentury time capsule nestled on a tree-filled lot in prime Crestwood Hills. Designed by Raúl Garduno in 1966, the two-bedroom home boasts floor-to-ceiling glass walls that effortlessly frame 180-degree views of the skyline and the Pacific Ocean.

In total, the residence features four bedrooms, three of which are situated on the second floor. Here, a look at the master suite, which occupies the entire third floor and features a wood-paneled pitched ceiling.

For sustainability, the Canopy House features a steel structure system and extensive masonry finishes to ensure durability and low maintenance needs. Likewise, the landscaping features xeriscaping and native plants.

Walls of glass blur the boundary between indoors and out in this bathroom. The floors are Jerusalem Bone limestone.

In another corner of the yard, stairs connect a patio off of the family room with the gardens down below. The one-acre lot is extensively landscaped, with intimate garden areas cared out of the thick shrubbery.

One of several patios built around the home's many wings, this one offers a formal area for entertaining friends or family. A wood-fired oven and outdoor fireplace complete the space.

Although strikingly different from its traditional farmhouse exterior, the interiors reference the outer appearance with an exposed solid granite wall in the living room and exposed roof trusses with black plated junctions that recall the artisanal joinery and construction techniques found in traditional Japanese homes.

Custom-made white oak cabinetry provides a sleek contemporary look and minimalist interiors.

Jason lounges in one of two armchairs by midcentury designer Milo Baughman in the parlor-floor living room. The wood block coffee table is by Eric Slayton, a friend of the couple, and the modular Carmo sofa is from BoConcept. A 1952 piece by French industrial designer Serge Mouille, the Three-Arm Floor Lamp—widely referred to as the "Praying Mantis," for its looming trio of arms—is a nod to the couple’s love of Parisian interiors; a branch-like chandelier by Los Angeles–based artist Gary Chapman hangs overhead.

The home’s three low-lying rooflines subtly emerge from the landscape.

Portland-based pastry chef Andrea Nicholas purchased a 1953 midcentury ranch whose 2,500 square feet needed "a lot of TLC." Nicholas hired architect Risa Boyer to design the renovation, which involved opening up the kitchen to the dining room and creating a contemporary open-plan living space.

Shane Michael Pavonetti, an Austin-based architect and contractor, and his wife, Holly, built their eco-friendly home on a lean budget of $175,000. The cedar siding used on the exterior reappears throughout the house. Keen on recycling the wood, the couple added shelving to their kitchen as well.

A small office is located back on the ground level next to the kitchen. A sliding glass door leads back out to the main entrance and courtyard.

The unit's one bedroom offers a full-width window allowing in natural light.

Architect Charles Warren Callister designed the one-bedroom unit to take advantage of dramatic views from the property. A double-height glass entry looks out onto vistas including the bay and Belvedere Island.