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.

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Low-angle shot of a modern house under construction, highlighting a large, sharp-angled roof overhang with warm wood paneling and metal scaffolding against a clear sky.
Straight-on view of the home's exterior featuring large glass windows and doors under a wide wooden soffit, with yellow construction scaffolding standing on a dirt lot.
Wide exterior view of a modern residence being built on a hillside, surrounded by lush green trees and oak shrubs under a soft, hazy blue sky.
A side profile of the concrete and glass structure framed by the canopy of a large tree, showing the building's integration with the natural landscape.
Perspective shot from a dirt terrace showing the dramatic length of the wooden roof overhang and the scenic valley view beyond the construction site.
Overhead site plan rendering of the residence, illustrating the building's placement among a dense grove of oak trees and its relationship to the surrounding topography.
Detailed floor plan of the residence with numbered callouts for rooms including the Great Room, Primary Suite, and Succulent Garden, showing the internal layout and surrounding patios.
A cross-section architectural sketch labeled "Patio" and "Great room," showing the indoor-outdoor flow of the house with figures standing under a thin, angled roof against a watercolor-style forest backdrop.
Elevated 3D site model showing the home's L-shaped footprint, a multi-car driveway, and integrated landscaping with circular garden beds on a sloped, grassy lot.
Digital architectural rendering of a modern home’s backyard, featuring a large lawn and an open-concept living area with floor-to-ceiling glass walls under a wide wooden overhang.


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