Photography by Joe Fletcher
This home in Oak Knoll, California by Jørgensen Design , maintains a distinctly low-profile, with a single floor spread across the property.
Photography by Joe Fletcher
The house is surrounded by vineyards, and is protected from the nearby roads by two ‘L’ shaped walls.
Photography by Joe Fletcher
One of the walls is made from stone.
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The other is made from cedar.
Photography by Joe Fletcher
There is a swimming pool surrounded by grass for lounging around on hot days.
Photography by Joe Fletcher
At the front of the home, you’re greeted by wood and stone, as well as some large mature trees.
Photography by Joe Fletcher
Here you can see how the house is split, stone on one side, wood on the other.
Photography by Joe Fletcher
The solid redwood door was crafted from the only tree removed from the site.
Photography by Joe Fletcher
Again, you can see the use of the wood and stone in this hallway.
Photography by Joe Fletcher
The main house opens to vineyards on the valley floor with 270 degree views of the surrounding Mayacamas Mountains, Mt. St. Helena, and Stags Leap beyond.
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Guestrooms open to the southern views of vineyards, Stone Mountain, Mt. Vedeer and the city nearby.
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The bedrooms open directly to the small courtyard and landscaped yard.
Photography by Joe Fletcher
Large eaves create both a place to enjoy the outdoors all year, as well as providing protection from the summer sun, while letting in the right amount of winter sun deep into the house.