A small farmhouse with red tile roof and swimming pool on a green hillside, with mountains in the background and a clear blue sky.

upper valley

Situated on ten acres of rolling landscape, this 1980s residence underwent a transformation to enhance its livability and connection to the outdoors. The design introduced a welcoming entry courtyard and five distinct covered terraces, each offering shaded, comfortable spaces for outdoor living. These new architectural elements not only provide shelter from the summer sun but also strengthen the relationship between the home and its natural surroundings

project description
Spacious outdoor patio area of a house with terracotta tile flooring, potted cacti, and dining furniture, during sunset with pink and purple sky.
Outdoor patio with a wooden table and six metal chairs in front of a swimming pool overlooking a lush green landscape with trees and mountains in the background.
Rustic kitchen with wooden and concrete accents, containing a large wooden countertop island, stove, oven, and a window showing a view of houses and trees outside.
Bright bedroom with large window and sliding glass door leading to balcony, mountain view, wooden furniture, and a bed with a gray-and-white blanket.
A bathroom with a marble vanity, gold fixtures, a window showing a view of hills and a cloudy sky, and a built-in bathtub with a gold faucet.
Dining area with round black table, six wooden chairs with cushions, decorative vases and plants, open glass doors leading to an outdoor patio with potted plant, staircase in the background, wooden floor, and modern decor.
A rural landscape with green rolling hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky, featuring a modern white building with a red-tile roof, wooden accents, a gravel driveway, and desert plants in the foreground.
A white house with wooden door and window, outdoor wall lights, stone steps, and a view of mountainous landscape at sunset.
Architectural house floor plan with labeled rooms, porch, deck, and notes for construction and renovation details.
Outdoor patio with terracotta tile flooring, potted cacti, a long wooden dining table with several metal chairs, white stucco walls, brown wooden window frames, and a partly cloudy blue sky.
Line drawing of a multi-story house with a tiled roof, multiple windows with shutters, and glass doors, situated on a sloped terrain. 
project details

location

ojai, ca

2018

completed

supan builders

contractor

paul hendershot design inc.

landscape