Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
Fireplace encased in a natural stone.
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
Family room off the main entrance.
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
Family room off the main entrance.
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
Ensuite bathroom offers a serene, spa-like retreat with a view of the green roof.
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
Close-up of a freestanding bath with a garden view.
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
One of the three bedrooms on the second floor uses space wisely with a built-in wardrobe unit.
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
Master bedroom with a fabric panel feature wall.
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
Rear yard showcases a stunning contemporary addition that effortlessly merges with indoor and outdoor living. Delivering a West Coast aesthetic that reflects the client’s vision.
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
Expansive triple-glazed glass doors connect the interior to the lush garden, allowing natural light to flood the space and offering an uninterrupted connection to the outdoors. These energy-efficient windows enhance insulation, reduce energy consumption, and contribute to a comfortable indoor environment year-round
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
Covered from the elements while remaining open to the surrounding environment. The design allows for the family room to expand outdoors.
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
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Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
A bird's-eye view of the property.
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Civil Drone Photography
Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
Main entrance opens up to a dramatic staircase with a two-story atrium.
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
Forest Hill House: Where Century-Old Charm Meets West Coast Sustainability
Dewson Architects
Hydronic in-floor heating control system. This thoughtful integration not only enhances comfort but also ensures ease of maintenance, repair, and replacement, offering long-term convenience and peace of mind for the owner after occupancy.
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Valerie Wilcox Photography
Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
In Northern California, a ridge-top parcel filled with native trees like Pacific Madrone and California Bay Laurel provides the setting for Whispering Stones — a modern, wine country estate by Swatt + Partners.
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Tim Griffith
Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
Whispering Stones is connected from the road by a sinuous 2/3 mile long drive routed to preserve as much of the natural landscape as possible.
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Tim Griffith
Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
Set within a 38-acre parcel, Whispering Stones encompasses three-levels across 8,500 square feet.
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Tim Griffith
Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
Precise, rectilinear geometry in bold horizontal strokes is a sharp contrast to the undulating and native landscape.
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Tim Griffith
Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
The entrance to Whispering Stones features a glass bridge, centered in the linear arrangement of spaces.
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Tim Griffith
Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
Near the entrance, a steel-plate mounted Braille wall—elevated 8 inches above the finish floor—features a Frank Lloyd Wright quote that reads, "The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes."
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Tim Griffith
Swatt + Partners Defines California Modern Luxury
Swatt + Partners
The glass bridge and Braille wall compress the volume between the entrance and the double-height living area and kitchen.
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Tim Griffith
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