This Barn-Like Oasis Nails Rustic Modern Living

Walker Warner Architects plays with metals and woods to create a barn home that pays homage to its Portola Valley roots, with a present-day twist.

Inspired architecture for modern living—that’s how San Francisco–based firm Walker Warner Architects characterizes its work, and the rugged Portola Valley Barn is no exception. Tucked amongst the eastern hills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Portola Valley is renowned for its quiet, rustic charm. So, naturally, the team at Walker Warner wanted to pay homage to it in a chic, contemporary way.