YCD Studio
Residential

The Cottage

A modern retreat nestled in nature — timber, glass, and stone create a home that feels grounded, warm, and effortlessly connected to its forested lakeside setting.

LocationBay Area, CA
Year2026
StatusIn Design
The Cottage
Area2,800 sq ft
Duration10 months
ScopeNew residential
ClientPrivate homeowner
Living room — floor-to-ceiling lake viewsLiving room — floor-to-ceiling lake views
Exterior approach — timber and stoneExterior approach — timber and stone
Deck and landscape integrationDeck and landscape integration
Interior detail — natural materialsInterior detail — natural materials
Master bedroom — concrete fireplace and floor-to-ceiling lake views
Living

The master bedroom is anchored by a poured-concrete fireplace and opens directly to the lake through full-height glazing. Exposed timber beams overhead carry through the home's material palette — timber, concrete, and oak — grounding the room in its forested lakeside setting.

Gallery hallway — full-height glazing along the lakeside facade
Connection

A long gallery hallway threads along the lakeside facade with floor-to-ceiling glass on one side and a textured concrete wall on the other. Exposed timber rafters and a built-in oak bench create a quiet circulation moment that doubles as a place to pause and take in the view.

Living room — floor-to-ceiling lake viewsLiving room — floor-to-ceiling lake views
Exterior approach — timber and stoneExterior approach — timber and stone
Deck and landscape integrationDeck and landscape integration
Interior detail — natural materialsInterior detail — natural materials
Master bedroom — concrete fireplace and floor-to-ceiling lake views

The master bedroom is anchored by a poured-concrete fireplace and opens directly to the lake through full-height glazing. Exposed timber beams overhead carry through the home's material palette — timber, concrete, and oak — grounding the room in its forested lakeside setting.

Gallery hallway — full-height glazing along the lakeside facade

A long gallery hallway threads along the lakeside facade with floor-to-ceiling glass on one side and a textured concrete wall on the other. Exposed timber rafters and a built-in oak bench create a quiet circulation moment that doubles as a place to pause and take in the view.

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