A view of the living room with white furniture and wooden walls, with the outdoor patio in the background
 
 
 
 

“The afternoon sun burnishes the golden hillsides of Portola Valley with a rich, warm glow. Simultaneously, cool fog spills over the coastal ridge as if icing the forested redwoods. It’s nature at its wonderous and magical best, and all of it is playing out from the vantage of the living room of one of Silicon Valley’s loveliest new estates.”

—Stephanie Lingle Beasley, 
Gentry Magazine

 
 
A view of the outdoor garden showing native grasses
 
A view of the kitchen with an exposed wooden beam ceiling, wooden shelving and cabinetry
 
 
 
A view if the living room with wooden walls, white furniture and a concrete fireplace
Night view of sitting room showing shingled facade and muted furniture framed by a large opening
 
 
 
A view of the pool with a stone wall and outdoor seating
 
A vA view of the terraced garden with the stone and wood house in the background
 
 
A view of the landscaping consisting of terraced lawns and stone walls
 
A view of the kitchen showing wooden beams and shelves along with a black granite island
 
 
A view of the bathroom showing a wooden vanity with a marble countertop
 
 
A view of the garden showing a paved walkway flanked by lawns with a pool in the background
 
A view of the outdoor patio with a wooden canopy and large lawn beyond
 

WESTRIDGE
Portola Valley, CA

Attuned to the rhythms of nature—notably the fog that spills nightly over Windy Hill along the Coast Range—this elegant yet understated house is the result of site-specific design for a growing, young family. The gently sloped property unfolds in layers, from the access road through to the house and beyond. The house is both intimate and expansive, making the most of its setting, sitting quietly on the land, incorporating the ever-changing views into daily life.

 


PROJECT CREDITS

ARTERRA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Landscape Architect

VITA PEHAR
Lighting Design

ALFTIN CONSTRUCTION
Contractor

PAUL DYER
Photography

Designed by Richard Beard while
Principal at BAR Architects.

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