After purchasing a modest ranch house on a secluded corner lot in suburban San Mateo, Katie and Kyle Morgenroth took note of what they loved about the existing home – it was unassuming, private, and nestled into a lush property. Katie, Head of Sustainable Design for Google Hardware, imagined a renovation that preserved much of the existing home while seamlessly connecting updated indoor spaces to inviting, protected outdoor living areas. As a response, our design combines crisp geometries with a natural material palette, framing dramatic views of majestic oaks and thoughtful landscaping.