This 3.5-acre property brings contemporary architecture together with nature, outdoor living, and sustainable landscape design.
Stunning Bay Area Retreat
Set on 3.5 acres in California’s Bay Area, an outstanding family home melds the architectural brilliance of Olson Kundig with Nicole Hollis‘s interior finesse and lush landscapes crafted by Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture. Embracing the region’s mild climate, this property underscores the synergy between modern design and natural beauty, harmonizing architecture with outdoor living spaces.
Take a closer look at the modern architecture of this California home by Olson Kundig. Cantilevered upper floors, black metal cladding, board-formed concrete, expansive glass walls, and warm timber ceilings come together in a contemporary house surrounded by gardens.
Cantilevered Elegance
The home’s bold architecture features long horizontal volumes finished in dark metal. With upper levels extending outward, large sheltered spaces are created beneath, framed by glass walls that offer seamless views of the surrounding gardens. Warm, timber ceilings connect indoor and outdoor areas, while contrasting textures like board-formed concrete and blackened steel maintain a sophisticated yet grounded aesthetic.
Take a closer look at the modern architecture of this California home by Olson Kundig. Cantilevered upper floors, black metal cladding, board-formed concrete, expansive glass walls, and warm timber ceilings come together in a contemporary house surrounded by gardens.
One remarkable design element is the arrangement of the home’s volumes across the property. Elevated sections stand on slender supports, with others nestled directly in the landscape, inviting light and nature to mesh with the home’s structure.
Discover the landscape design of this modern Bay Area home by Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture. Featuring ornamental grasses, tree-lined gravel pathways, woodland gardens, native planting, and sustainable landscaping ideas across a 3.5-acre California property.
The gardens, designed by Andrea Cochran, prioritize native and climate-adapted species. Grassy meadows and winding pathways replace conventional lawns, integrating movement and seasonal change.
Discover the landscape design of this modern Bay Area home by Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture. Featuring ornamental grasses, tree-lined gravel pathways, woodland gardens, native planting, and sustainable landscaping ideas across a 3.5-acre California property.
The paths weave through trees, contributing to a layered, private perimeter while maintaining open core spaces. Japanese maples, dogwoods, and olive trees dot the landscape, enriching it with varied forms and colors.
Discover the landscape design of this modern Bay Area home by Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture. Featuring ornamental grasses, tree-lined gravel pathways, woodland gardens, native planting, and sustainable landscaping ideas across a 3.5-acre California property.
Eco-Conscious Design
The garden’s ecological role is underscored by water-efficient plants and stormwater management systems. Additionally, a culinary garden and a dedicated outdoor business garden provides space for work and outdoor productivity.
Discover the landscape design of this modern Bay Area home by Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture. Featuring ornamental grasses, tree-lined gravel pathways, woodland gardens, native planting, and sustainable landscaping ideas across a 3.5-acre California property.
Discover the landscape design of this modern Bay Area home by Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture. Featuring ornamental grasses, tree-lined gravel pathways, woodland gardens, native planting, and sustainable landscaping ideas across a 3.5-acre California property.
An Artistic Bridge
A dramatic black steel bridge spans a landscaped passage. Below, paved walkways and carefully curated gardens offer serene escape scenes filled with olive trees and architectural flora.
Explore a modern architectural bridge at this Olson Kundig home in California. A bold black steel structure spans a planted garden with board-formed concrete walls, olive trees, built-in seating, and contemporary landscape design.
This bridge above a lush garden creates a striking contrast, with its dark underside set against pale concrete and warm wood, turning a simple connector into an engaging visual feature.
Explore a modern architectural bridge at this Olson Kundig home in California. A bold black steel structure spans a planted garden with board-formed concrete walls, olive trees, built-in seating, and contemporary landscape design.
Explore a modern architectural bridge at this Olson Kundig home in California. A bold black steel structure spans a planted garden with board-formed concrete walls, olive trees, built-in seating, and contemporary landscape design.
Vibrant Interiors
Within the glass-walled pavilions, Nicole Hollis merges minimalism with vibrant comforts. A blue-green sofa pairs with sleek navy armchairs, sculptural timbers, and patterned rugs, bringing gentle splashes of color and warmth.
A curved blue-green sofa, rounded lounge chairs, sculptural furniture, and a contemporary black fireplace create a colorful interior surrounded by garden views at this California home.
The furniture extends outdoors with charcoal sofas and wooden lounge chairs, echoing the ease of indoor living amid nature’s backdrop.
A curved blue-green sofa, rounded lounge chairs, sculptural furniture, and a contemporary black fireplace create a colorful interior surrounded by garden views at this California home.
Outside, charcoal upholstered sofas and timber-framed lounge chairs, creating a natural continuation of the indoor space.
Outside, charcoal upholstered sofas and timber-framed lounge chairs, creating a natural continuation of the indoor space.
Innovative Dining Spaces
The dining room centers around a striking iridescent glass pendant fixture. Set amidst a glass enclosure and concrete walls, it offers views through a reflecting pool, enriched by muted tones of dining chairs and dark wooden tables.
Explore a contemporary dining room with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a long dining table, colorful upholstered dining chairs, and an incredible cluster of glass globe pendant lights.
Reflecting Pools and Art
Throughout, shallow reflecting pools provide picturesque scenes among the architecture. Sculptures punctuate these watery stretches, blending with the setting to enhance the journey through the property.
Discover modern architectural water features at this California home by Olson Kundig. Shallow reflecting pools, sculptural artwork, concrete courtyard walls, and floating stepping stones create beautiful outdoor spaces between the home’s contemporary buildings.
Stepping stones across the pools create a gallery-like experience, framing the home’s exquisite design within an aquatic milieu.
Discover modern architectural water features at this California home by Olson Kundig. Shallow reflecting pools, sculptural artwork, concrete courtyard walls, and floating stepping stones create beautiful outdoor spaces between the home’s contemporary buildings.
Discover modern architectural water features at this California home by Olson Kundig. Shallow reflecting pools, sculptural artwork, concrete courtyard walls, and floating stepping stones create beautiful outdoor spaces between the home’s contemporary buildings.
Discover modern architectural water features at this California home by Olson Kundig. Shallow reflecting pools, sculptural artwork, concrete courtyard walls, and floating stepping stones create beautiful outdoor spaces between the home’s contemporary buildings.
Outdoor Living Reimagined
Under a cantilevered section, an open-air living room sits protected from elements, furnished like an interior space. Plush seating, a fireplace, and thoughtful design ensure comfort in this spacious veranda.
Nearby, a kitchen and dining zone invites gatherings, melding seamlessly with the lush environment.
Take a look at this covered outdoor living room at an Olson Kundig home in California. Featuring contemporary outdoor sofas, timber furniture, a fireplace, television, outdoor kitchen, and a beautiful wood-lined ceiling beneath a cantilevered second floor.
Take a look at this covered outdoor living room at an Olson Kundig home in California. Featuring contemporary outdoor sofas, timber furniture, a fireplace, television, outdoor kitchen, and a beautiful wood-lined ceiling beneath a cantilevered second floor.
Take a look at this covered outdoor living room at an Olson Kundig home in California. Featuring contemporary outdoor sofas, timber furniture, a fireplace, television, outdoor kitchen, and a beautiful wood-lined ceiling beneath a cantilevered second floor.
Take a look at this covered outdoor living room at an Olson Kundig home in California. Featuring contemporary outdoor sofas, timber furniture, a fireplace, television, outdoor kitchen, and a beautiful wood-lined ceiling beneath a cantilevered second floor.
Serene Poolside Views
The property’s elongated swimming pool, framed by mature trees and verdant grasses, leads the eye back to the main house. Its dark waters mirror the building’s sleek upper levels, contrasting beautifully with the surrounding greenery.
Explore a modern swimming pool and pool house at this California home by Olson Kundig. A long rectangular pool, contemporary sun loungers, landscaped lawn, mature trees, and a pavilion with a green roof create an impressive outdoor leisure area.
A standalone pool house with a lush green roof provides intimate retreats amid natural scenes, separate from the main residence.
Explore a modern swimming pool and pool house at this California home by Olson Kundig. A long rectangular pool, contemporary sun loungers, landscaped lawn, mature trees, and a pavilion with a green roof create an impressive outdoor leisure area.
Explore a modern swimming pool and pool house at this California home by Olson Kundig. A long rectangular pool, contemporary sun loungers, landscaped lawn, mature trees, and a pavilion with a green roof create an impressive outdoor leisure area.
Fitness in Nature
An open-air gym under a timbered canopy showcases exercise equipment against a verdant backdrop, reinforcing the house’s emphasis on healthy living while connecting with nature’s tranquility.
Recreation Blends with Leisure
Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the multi-use court for tennis and basketball, complemented by a flexible recreation field. Here, the vibrant greenery envelops both sportive and social activities.
Adjacent terraces offer comfortable gathering spots, integrating the buzzing energy of play with leisurely observation.
Explore the recreational facilities at this 3.5-acre California home, featuring a private tennis and basketball court, soccer field, and outdoor entertaining terrace. Timber furniture, white umbrellas, and landscaped gardens create a welcoming space for sports and social gatherings.
By fusing architecture, interiors, and landscapes, this project by Olson Kundig, Nicole Hollis, and Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture exemplifies a vibrant and flexible lifestyle, where each space invites engagement with both the home and the surrounding nature.
Explore the recreational facilities at this 3.5-acre California home, featuring a private tennis and basketball court, soccer field, and outdoor entertaining terrace. Timber furniture, white umbrellas, and landscaped gardens create a welcoming space for sports and social gatherings.
Discover an open-air home gym at a modern California house designed by Olson Kundig. Featuring cardio machines, weight-training equipment, rubber flooring, mirrored walls, and a covered timber ceiling overlooking landscaped gardens.
How does Olson Kundig’s design relate to its environment?
The home’s bold architecture features long horizontal volumes finished in dark metal, with upper levels extending outward to create large sheltered spaces beneath. Glass walls offer seamless views of the surrounding gardens, harmonizing the architecture with outdoor living spaces.
What types of plants are used in the landscape design?
The gardens prioritize native and climate-adapted species, featuring grassy meadows, Japanese maples, dogwoods, and olive trees, designed by Andrea Cochran.
What are unique features of the interior design?
Within the glass-walled pavilions, Nicole Hollis merges minimalism with vibrant comforts, such as a blue-green sofa and sleek navy armchairs. Furniture extends outdoors with charcoal sofas and wooden lounge chairs, echoing indoor living ease.
