Pinocchio Inspiration

The master bedroom's sliding glass doors open up to an outdoor terrace, garden, and the pool.

Framing the views required a careful negotiation of the balance between the oak cluster and clearing.

Floor-to-ceiling glass was custom-produced by Fleetwood to allow for various vistas throughout the home—capturing the hills, wildlife, and valley views.

The courtyard seamlessly integrates the indoor and outdoor space.

The material palette of concrete, weathered steel, and natural cedar mimics the colors and textures of the hills.

The interior courtyard of the home faces northeast, looking out over the rolling hills.

The house hugs the perimeter of the forest.

The split program separates the main living spaces from the master and guest suites, allowing the outdoors to flow more easily into the home.

The entrance to the home follows a compressed stair sequence that travels under the bridge. On one side, the path is bounded by the close growth of the oak grove, and the other opens to a sunny courtyard.

The home’s program is split between two structures, each completing one arm of the L shape, and connected by an enclosed, second-story bridge.