Blending Asian themes with what the owner describes as the best of craftsman style—long architectural lines, natural color palettes, and master workmanship—this all-new home features four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms in the foothills above Santa Barbara. The master suite, kitchen, and great room occupy the top floor as guest bedrooms and an open living space and billiard room fill the ground floor. Outside, extensive retaining walls and deep foundational support overcome potential hazards associated with the steep lot and expansive soil. Natural stone exterior ambiance informs interior spaces, as well, all of it faced with unobstructed views across the city’s waterfront.

(Built by Giffin & Crane, with architecture by Don Pedersen. Photography by Jim Bartsch.)