Structures are composed of local fieldstone, concrete, and steel, enabling a reciprocal relationship to the natural terrain and working farm. Invoking the sentiment that nature is integral to the interiors, the main residence is framed by majestic oak trees, and bridges a swale next to the valley’s edge. Stone and concrete forms are used to anchor glass forms to rolling topography, grounding some spaces while allowing others to float in bridge-like balance. A highly textured yet simple palette of rustic wood and masonry allows light and shadow to curate the mood of each space, at once elegant and unpretentious.

The home is composed of a series of indoor and covered outdoor spaces, each with a distinct relationship to the surrounding landscape. With dramatic valley views to the north and a sunny courtyard to the south, the home provides for an active outdoor lifestyle. The house is attuned to the topographic complexity of the site such that each wing is afforded unique views and diurnal rhythms, based on orientation and use within. The home’s arrangement enables passive ventilation through expansive openings and stack effect through a long clerestory.

Solar energy is harnessed through a solar PV system and a hydronic system for pool and domestic water heating. A large-scale water collection system provides water for agricultural irrigation, fire mitigation, and domestic use.