Located on a lush hillside behind the main residence, this small structure housing a psychologist's office is just a few steps away from home, yet it feels like a protected sanctuary.

Solving the problem of an ever-frustrating commute, this home-office offers both privacy and convenience while enhancing the property's value.

It also can double as a guesthouse for visiting friends and family.

The owners insisted on a warm modern design that was to be flexible, private and contextual.

The structure's highly articulated form is composed of a series of angled cedar wall planes.

'Breaking of the box' into a series of angled walls allows the building to more effectively blend into its environment.