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.