Barbara Chambers & Kyle Chambers — Architects

“As architects, our job is to put all the pieces together in a way that flows beautifully with the natural setting of the site.”

— Barbara Chambers, architect


For the exterior, the owners requested Yakisugi, a centuries-old decorative and architectural wood-burning technique that is often mistakenly called Shou Sugi Banin the West. The method involves voluntarily charring wood to create a textural surface that is beautiful to look at, and that offers practical advantages when executed correctly.

The interior spaces were designed from the start to accommodate the clients’ rotating art and extensive book collections. Inspirational photographs from their many travels to Asia also helped guide the warm contemporary design, resulting in an overall vibe that is peaceful, grounded, and serene. A neutral color palette overseen by James Goodman allows nature to command focus through the plentiful windows, with furnishings chosen by the homeowners themselves providing sleek comfort in which to sit, relax, and soak in the view. Their forever home is one that will now wear gracefully, providing an otherworldly escape from everyday life for years to come.

Photography by John Merkl & Zhufeng Pan

Photography by John Merkl & Zhufeng Pan

Photography by John Merkl & Zhufeng Pan