The concept behind Norwegian Wood was to build a small dwelling on the property that felt, in the owner’s words, “separate but connected”. A place for him or someone else to stay on property, and take retreat from the events happening in the main house.

The main house, designed by Daniel Liebermann in 1962, is a true work of architectural craft brilliantly utilizing the natural environment, showcasing his signature dramatic modern-organic lines with a beautifully executed reclaimed rustic undertone modeled after a Native American teepee. The finished product pulls elements of Liebermann design language across into the new unit, while creating a different look and feel that also flows seamlessly into the redwood grove.

Design: Michael Sharf
Fabrication and construction: Alejandro Aguilara (MEP, carpentry), Michael Sharf (Furniture, carpentry)
Photography: Anna Alexia Basile
Prop styling: Katie Nash