The design of this contemporary custom residence and guest house derives inspirations from both classic Southwest/Santa Fe and Mediterranean styles. The owners, who previously resided in a classic glassy Philip Johnson home in New Canaan, CT, requested the design address simple, elegant & comfortable indoor/outdoor living with abundant daylight and dynamic views.• The 1.2 A. site in the gentle foothills of Montecito offers panoramic views of Santa Barbara Harbor, the Channel Islands & onto the Pacific.• Surrounding landscape of Native California Oaks, along with olive, acacia and eucalyptus trees affords the residence tremendous privacy.• A serpentine driveway and garden wall lead from the street entry gate to the front motor court.• The graceful two story Main House sets gently into the site with extensive terraces and lawn areas for easy indoor/outdoor living.•Natural maple , Jerusalem Stone flooring, Brazilian granites accent the warm color material palette with smooth plaster walls & Arizona flagstone terraces.• A suspension footbridge links the infinity pool/spa terrace at the Main House through the oaks to the Guest House, where the sleeping loft enjoys filtered ocean views through the trees.