SANTA RITA
Two Story Residence with Detached ADU | Los Altos | New Construction
Architecture: Duxbury McIntosh Architects
Builder: Walker Homes
Interior: Viscusi Elson
Landscape: Thomas Klope / Peter Murray
Photography: Rio Costantini
A classic modern farmhouse, this home feels comfortable, bright, and timeless. Gabled roofs, traditional forms, and symmetrical facades with minimal ornamentation create simple, clean, welcoming character Board-and-batten siding paired with black-framed windows, and standing seam metal roof punctuate the classic modern farmhouse style.
The design embodies the indoor-outdoor living paradigm. Transitions between interior spaces and exterior landscapes are blurred by the expansive windows and glass doors. A folding doors opens to a climate-adapted screened patio for enjoying outdoor living. With a pizza oven, barbecue, kegerators, TV, patio heaters, ceiling fans, and ample lighting, this outdoor room has all the bells and whistles for outdoor dining, entertaining, or just relaxing with family. The detached ADU provides extra living space for family and friends to stay a while.
The carefully landscaped grounds complement the design of the home with space to garden, or just toss a ball around. The design incorporates a full basement, including a large wine cellar with a fully glass wall, a large recreation room, and guest suite.
This quintessential family home unfolds in layers, capturing a classic form that exudes comfort and warmth, while offering all the amenities for modern lifestyles, and taking full advantage of the ideal climate.











