This flat-roofed home sits atop a hillside in Los Gatos, CA. It showcases materials more suited to commercial use, such as aluminum windows and corrugated metal doors, to create a contemporary design, yet also incorporates more traditional materials, such as stucco and wood, to give the home a cozy atmosphere. The site's exposure to extreme wind and rain conditions is also accounted for in the design, which provides wind and rain screens as well as hurricane-rated windows. A detached artist's studio is connected to the house by a 2nd floor "bridge" that also serves as a greenhouse. Extensive decks, an outdoor fireplace and hot tub encourage outdoor living, and views from the interior are captured and emphasized with full-height windows.

Construction to begin: Spring 2008.