White modern house with a metal awning over an open door, surrounded by lush green trees and plants, with shadows cast on the house exterior.

fox street

While a minimalist retreat crafted from a simple palette of plaster, steel, and concrete, this compact home maximizes a constrained site with limited privacy. Thoughtfully integrated outdoor spaces, such as a generous covered terrace, rooftop deck, and dense hedging, extends livable space and creates a private urban oasis.

project description
Bright living room with large glass doors, beige sofas, wooden side tables with candles, a large green plant, and decorative pottery, illuminated by natural light.
Bright outdoor covered patio with wicker chairs, potted plants, and a white table, overlooking a grassy yard with trees.
Bright, modern interior room with a ceiling fan, skylight, and large window overlooking trees. Contains desks with office supplies, framed artwork, and a black cabinet, with dark hardwood flooring and white walls.
Modern rooftop terrace with white walls, tiled floor, and solar panel awnings, overlooking trees and a clear sky. 
project details

location

ojai, ca

White house exterior with a small porch, succulents in pots, and trees casting shadows on the wall.
Living room with open glass doors leading to a lush garden, beige sofa, colorful wall art, and decorative vases on dark wooden cabinet.

completed

2004

landscape

darwin mccredie