Modern Retreat with a View: Sonoma Ridge House Blends Architecture and Landscape
Set into the slopes of California’s Sonoma Hills, the Sonoma Ridge House by Holder Parlette redefines indoor-outdoor living through a bold architectural response to topography and climate. The design carefully navigates the terrain, allowing the house to step gently down the ridge, preserving mature oak trees and maximizing panoramic views across the valley.
At the heart of the home lies a dramatic Great Room with soaring ceilings and oversized steel-framed windows that frame the rolling hills like artwork. This central space flows seamlessly to the outdoor patio through 18-foot-wide sliding glass doors. The patio is more than a simple deck — it’s an expansive, multi-zone landscape with a sunken firepit lounge, an infinity-edge pool, and shaded pergolas that extend the living space outward.
Material selections echo the surrounding nature: board-formed concrete adds texture and resilience, while dark-stained cedar siding mirrors the trees nearby. Inside, wide plank oak floors, quartz countertops, and custom cabinetry unify the interior with the architectural language of the landscape. With its integrated solar panels and native landscaping, the home not only harmonizes with nature.
