Oak Knoll Home

Nestled on a hillside overlooking a pristine oak woodland, the Oak Knoll Home seamlessly integrates open-plan living with sweeping views of the surrounding mountain and canopy. Thoughtfully placed plantings and protective walls frame expansive glazing, offering privacy from the street while enhancing the connection to nature. Designed to minimize grading and preserve the natural landscape, the home rests gently on a flat site, optimizing stormwater retention. The striking canted hip roofs rise gracefully, creating dynamic indoor-outdoor spaces filled with soft northern light. Intimate outdoor rooms— including an arrival court, breakfast patio, outdoor shower, spa, and terraces— foster a sense of serenity and invite residents to fully engage with their natural surroundings.

  • Location

    Santa Barbara, CA

  • Services

    Architecture, Interiors, Landscape

  • In Progress

    Anticipated Completion Summer 2025


Blackbird Team | Ray Twyford, Ken Radtkey, Stefan Farmazon, Raj Gajjar, Alisa Oberjuerge, Vandhana Balachandran
Landscape Architect | VAI Van Atta Associates Inc.
Structural Engineer | Hume Engineers
Electrical Engineer | Alan Noelle Engineering
Mechanical, Plumbing, & Title 24 Engineer | Mechanical Engineering Consultants
Civil Engineer | Ashley & Vance Engineering, Inc.
Arborist | Duke McPherson
Photography | Alex Nye