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The Ridge House

Hope Ranch, CA · 2026

The Ridge House

New Construction — Full Service

The Brief

A contemporary ranch on five acres with unobstructed views from the Santa Ynez Mountains to the Channel Islands. The clients wanted modern comfort without modern coldness — a home that felt as ancient as the oaks surrounding it.

Collaborators

Architect
AB Design Studio
Builder
Allen Construction
Landscape
Hoffman & Ospina

The Vision

We worked in a palette drawn entirely from the site — the grey-green of sage, the warm gold of sandstone, the silver of eucalyptus bark. Every material was chosen to weather and patina, growing more beautiful with time rather than fighting against it.

Great room with floor-to-ceiling glass and mountain views
Outdoor living room with covered loggia
Primary bathroom with honed limestone and freestanding tub

Material Stories

Santa Barbara Sandstone

Santa Barbara Stone

Local golden stone for fireplace and exterior walls

Honed Limestone

Walker Zanger

French limestone in a soft, matte finish throughout wet areas

Brass Hardware

Rocky Mountain Hardware

Silicon bronze in a living patina finish

More Work

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