Designed for a family of three in the midcentury enclave of Crestwood Hills in Los Angeles, Post & Beam Home pays homage to the historic Quincy Jones–designed residences that surround it. Because our clients also adored the nostalgic feel of farmhouses, we blended local influence with touches of country, which are expressed in elements like cedar siding and a standing seam metal roof. Being able to bring family together comfortably for meals and major milestones alike was hugely important, so we emphasized an indoor/outdoor space around the kitchen and provided direct access to a generous backyard. The lot’s shape and grade initially posed a limitation as it required us to position the home against the cul-de-sac. But this ultimately allowed us to imagine a sequence of outdoor zones that coalesce as a serene, secluded sanctuary for the family to host gatherings.