The house fits within the hillside. The roof slopes follow the slope of the hill. The exterior colors were matched to natural colors found on the site. We left the landscape wild, and added only native grasses and plants that were drought resistant and didn't need much watering. PHOTO: Ignacio Salas-Humara

3,900 SF home that has achieved a LEED Silver certification. The house is sited on a wooded hill with southern exposure and consists of two 20’ x 84’ bars. The second floor is rotated 15 degrees beyond ninety to respond to site conditions and animate the plan. Materials include a standing seam galvalume roof, native stone, and rain screen cedar siding. Feyerabend Photoartists

The rear of the house is almost all glass and opens onto the wild landscape and long views. PHOTO: Ignacio Salas-Humara
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A soaking tub with a dramatic floral background in CA native plant wallpaper, mallow pattern. Eco-friendly wallpaper with a subtle surface texture, 33 inches wide (width includes 0.5” overlap on each side) by 18 feet long, sold per 49.5 square foot roll. Hand-drawn pattern inspired by Mallow blossoms, commonly called Abutilon or Flowering Maple, this woody shrub is best loved for its delicate drooping blossoms. Mallow Wallpaper is available in 3 colorways: Midnight Forest, Evening Mauve and Dusty Dawn. PVC- free, type II wallpaper made with 31% post consumer, recycled canvas. Printed with a VOC-free printing process free of solvents. Pattern repeat: 33”

A soaking tub with a dramatic floral background in CA native plant wallpaper, mallow pattern. Eco-friendly wallpaper with a subtle surface texture, 33 inches wide (width includes 0.5” overlap on each side) by 18 feet long, sold per 49.5 square foot roll. Hand-drawn pattern inspired by Mallow blossoms, commonly called Abutilon or Flowering Maple, this woody shrub is best loved for its delicate drooping blossoms. Mallow Wallpaper is available in 3 colorways: Midnight Forest, Evening Mauve and Dusty Dawn. PVC- free, type II wallpaper made with 31% post consumer, recycled canvas. Printed with a VOC-free printing process free of solvents. Pattern repeat: 33”

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A soaking tub with a dramatic floral background in CA native plant wallpaper, mallow pattern. Eco-friendly wallpaper with a subtle surface texture, 33 inches wide (width includes 0.5” overlap on each side) by 18 feet long, sold per 49.5 square foot roll. Hand-drawn pattern inspired by Mallow blossoms, commonly called Abutilon or Flowering Maple, this woody shrub is best loved for its delicate drooping blossoms. Mallow Wallpaper is available in 3 colorways: Midnight Forest, Evening Mauve and Dusty Dawn. PVC- free, type II wallpaper made with 31% post consumer, recycled canvas. Printed with a VOC-free printing process free of solvents. Pattern repeat: 33”

A dramatic black staircase with a trailing floral background in CA native plant wallpaper, mallow pattern. Eco-friendly wallpaper with a subtle surface texture, 33 inches wide (width includes 0.5” overlap on each side) by 18 feet long, sold per 49.5 square foot roll. Hand-drawn pattern inspired by Mallow blossoms, commonly called Abutilon or Flowering Maple, this woody shrub is best loved for its delicate drooping blossoms. Mallow Wallpaper is available in 3 colorways: Midnight Forest, Evening Mauve and Dusty Dawn. PVC- free, type II wallpaper made with 31% post consumer, recycled canvas. Printed with a VOC-free printing process free of solvents. Pattern repeat: 33”

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design "Espaliered fruit trees grace the sides of walls and fences, without being attached to either. Espaliered Peach trees and Apple trees are on post and heavy gauge wire trellis'."

The entry and adjacent patio featuring native landscaping. Photo: Logan T Anderson
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Hill Country Modern Farmhouse perfectly situated on a beautiful lot in the Hidden Springs development in Fredericksburg, TX.
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Custom built home completed in 2020. Features: post and beam construction, native Hoppers Creek stone, reclaimed Hemlock shiplap ceilings, painted clear Pine shiplap on walls and ceilings, custom millwork and trim, custom cabinets and built-ins, wide plank Oak flooring, natural stone elements on the interior and exterior, and an amenities list to long to remember. This project showcases the owners good taste along with the workmanship of true craftsmen. My gratitude to them all!

This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9