ARROYO

SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

Located within the hills of the Russian River watershed, Arroyo is shaped by the quiet forces that have formed the landscape over time. Seasonal waterways carve through the forested terrain, gradually exposing pale chalky rock beneath the surface. Rather than imposing itself upon the site, the house emerges from these geological conditions, extending the language of the land into architecture.

A home shaped by water, stone, and light.

A stone plinth emerges from the hillside like a natural rock shelf, supporting a slender roof that extends outward to shade the home while framing expansive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. A restrained palette of stone, blackened steel, and warm wood reflects the rugged character of the Coast Range.

The arrival sequence follows the landscape, leading through a narrow stone passage where a single continuous stair serves as both the exterior approach and interior circulation before arriving at a planted courtyard at the heart of the home. From there, the living spaces open toward the surrounding watershed, creating an architecture that is deeply connected to the land that shaped it.