When a couple of creatives snapped up a residence in ’s woodsy Denny-Blaine neighborhood, it was a 1990s postmodern structure with bright-red cladding and tiered cornices. It wasn’t exactly the duo’s style, but they saw the potential for turning the house into a calming, modern retreat. Working with the local firm , the owners, their three kids, and two dogs now occupy the three-story home they describe as like living in a treehouse.

One of the main reference points for the 2,820-square-foot abode was the distinctive architecture of the Sea Ranch community along Northern California’s rugged Pacific Coast. The couple wanted to bring in a purposeful sense of simplicity and harmony with the environment, and the home’s compact footprint makes use of natural materials like ash built-ins for s

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