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Study music. The renovation expanded the home’ s kitchen and common areas, opening these rooms up to an expansive mahogany deck and further strengthening the connection to nature. New additions, including a primary suite, a free-standing office, a daycare, and 20’ tall sunken living room, integrate seamlessly with the existing structure while embracing natural light through clerestories. These additions rise above the original roofline, creating visual anchors that frame the home’ s panoramic views.
The design weaves together the surrounding forest and panoramic views, creating a seamless flow between interior and exterior spaces. While honoring the original mid-century design, the renovation introduces contemporary elements such as a new mahogany deck and clerestory windows. Custom elements such as a modular tensile railing system and a library door with playful circulation further enhance the home’ s character, and the rhythm of the windows, structured like piano keys, pays homage to the original owner’ s musical heritage, adding a personal touch to the design.
For Tyler, the Radiant Hills House is more than a home- it is a personal sanctuary and
an experimental space dedicated to the‘ design-build’ process. The home reflects his vision and lifestyle, integrating elements from his architectural practice and personal life. It stands as a prototype for the firm’ s future work, continually evolving with the architect’ s deepening understanding of the site and advances in building science.
From tactile copper siding to reclaimed slate, the history of the San Francisco Bay Area lives on in this family home. The Radiant Hills House is the coalescence of personal vision, adaptive reuse, and environmental stewardship. It is a living testament to Tyler’ s commitment to craft, site sensitivity, and innovative design. The result is a vibrant and functional space that honors its historical roots while embracing modernity. ■
Tyler Kobick www. designdrawbuild. com
Tyler Kobick, AIA, is Principal / Founder at Design Draw Build( DDB), an East Bay architect-led design-build firm specializing in custom homes and socially impactful projects. Founded in 2010, DDB integrates architecture and construction, combining craft, critical regionalism, and environmental stewardship to create warm, modern spaces rooted in context and community.
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