Collection by Lou Gonda
The minimalist facade is composed of floor-to-ceiling windows and light gray fiber cement panels secured with a proprietary blind mounting system.
To shield the residence from the harsh southern sun—and to provide privacy from the main road—the architects minimized openings along the south facade, aside from the entrance door.
When they needed more room for visiting children and grandkids, Karen and Rick Hawkins paid homage to a once common Midwestern sight, the corn crib, by adding to their family farm.
The Portola Valley Barn blends into its rustic setting.
Even though the house can be connected to the city grid, it also has solar panels that collect energy from the sun and can produce its own energy.