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tree house

Santa Cruz, CA

primary suite with balcony in framing stage
primary suite with balcony in framing stage

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jean mcintosh

Tucked away on the lower west side of Santa Cruz–under a magnificent canopy of Red Woods and Coastal Oaks, the idea to build a modern tree house took root. As owners and builders, we were involved in every aspect of the build. After three years, we are happy to finally call the Tree House...'home'!

KEY WORDS:
Wood (raw, exposed, Cypress, Oak, Red Wood), board & batten, plaster, light filled, inspiration from Lanz Point family cabin & Emsland historic barns, wabi sabi, beauty in the build, organic textures, rectangular, spherical, nature inspired color palette, and warm whites.

2022-2025

primary suite finished
primary suite finished
primary suite balcony doors
primary suite balcony doors
living room with fireplace and built in shelves
living room with fireplace and built in shelves
original cottage with new windows, siding and roof
original cottage with new windows, siding and roof
balcony off of living and dining rooms
balcony off of living and dining rooms

Evolution of the Primary Suite. . .

Living Room

Living & Dining Room Decks

The Original Cottage Reimagined

© jean mcintosh