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Situated high in the Oakland/Berkeley Hills, this magnificent 2.19 acre site slopes sharply to the west with stunning bay views while abutting the East Bay Regional Park on the north and east. Given this unique setting, a series of 2 and 3 story board-formed concrete core walls and columns were established to support 3 clear-span floor plates stepping down the hillside.
These concrete elements have been scaled to achieve a harmonic counterpoint alongside the redwoods – neither to overwhelm nor be overwhelmed. While doing so, they support the program’s massing allowing it to be sculpted to the site. The project utilizes simple, natural exterior materials including, wood (cedar siding), board formed concrete, cement plaster with acrylic finish coat, and trellis shaded aluminum, high-performance glass windows and doors.
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Side view of the pool
Side view of the house.
A house with a concrete wall and a wooden roof.
A view of the mountains from the house.
A view of the balcony.
A modern house with a pool and a large backyard.
Side view of the house.
Side view of the house.
Modern house with glass walls.
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A night shot of the walkway with lights.
A night shot of the house with lights.
Aerial view of the house.
A view of the house with a pool.
A modern house with a swimming pool.
Aerial view of the house.
Aerial view of the estate.
Aerial view of the property.
A modern house with a swimming pool.
A modern staircase with glass railings and wooden steps.
Modern kitchen
Formal dining table.
Living room
Modern living room
Dining table
A door leading to the backyard.
A modern house with a wooden facade.
Modern dining table.
Modern kitchen
Spacious kitchen.
Bar
A living room with a large glass wall and a large couch.
Modern bathroom.
A gym room with a large screen TV.
A wall with a television mounted on it.
A modern gym room.
Wine cellar.
Hallway
A modern Hallway.
Spacious living room
Modern bath tub.
Modern bathroom.
A hallway with wooden ceiling and glass doors.
Master bedroom.
Spacious Master bedroom.
Fireplace
Dining area
The balcony of the house
A pool with a view of the mountains.
A glass wall and a pool in the backyard.
Aerial view of the house
Side view of the house
Aerial view of the mansion
Aerial view of the property
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Jon Dykstra
Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.
His current focus is AI-driven design analysis, using artificial intelligence to study patterns in color, layout, and material choice across thousands of homes. His Personality Type Home Design Guide applies personality frameworks to interior aesthetics, helping readers design spaces that reflect how they actually think and live.
His favorite piece on the site is the 25 Most Popular Designs, is a daily-updated ranking of the top designs over the last 30 days, driven entirely by visitor activity. The feedback is invaluable for understanding what resonates most with readers. LinkedIn