Sunset Drive

In Collaboration with Six Twenty One

This home began with a simple but often overlooked priority: natural light. From the earliest architectural studies, the goal was to allow daylight to penetrate deep into the interior—reaching spaces that are typically left dim and disconnected. As daylight fades, that relationship reverses, with interior light intentionally directed outward, transforming the home into a soft, curated invitation to the exterior. In both day and night, light moves through the house with purpose, shaping the experience of each space.

Designed in close collaboration with an architect friend, the house was conceived holistically, with architecture and interiors developed in equal balance. Neither leads nor follows; instead, they work together to create a seamless relationship between structure, space, and detail. Every decision was made with both form and feeling in mind.

Comfort and livability were essential, but never at the expense of refinement. The home is meant to be lived in fully—welcoming, warm, and effortless—while remaining polished and host-worthy. Spaces flow intuitively, transitioning between moments of openness and connection and more contained, intentional rooms that offer pause and intimacy.

Materiality plays a quiet but powerful role. Timeless materials are used consistently throughout, creating continuity from space to space, with subtle shifts that respond to function rather than trend. This consistency allows the architecture to feel grounded and enduring.

Underlying the experience is a commitment to performance and efficiency. The home is constructed with a closed-loop building envelope and highly energy-efficient systems, designed to minimize waste while maximizing comfort. Meeting Passive House performance requirements, the architecture quietly supports the way the home feels—stable, calm, and responsive—allowing sustainability to enhance, rather than define, the aesthetic.

Above all, the home was designed to strengthen the relationship between inside and out. Sightlines, materials, and light work together to create a constant connection to the surrounding architecture and landscape, blurring boundaries and reinforcing a sense of cohesion. It is a home shaped by light, intention, and balance—designed not just to be seen, but to be felt.

Photography by Nate Sheets