# @dwellmagazine on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DQRsoKFkXij
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36303232-dwellmagazine-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-26T14:54:03.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dwell (@dwellmagazine) — https://gondola.cc/dwellmagazine

## Caption

It’s pretty difficult to imagine a better place to retire than this home. In California’s idyllic Sea Ranch community, San Francisco-based firm mdastudios designed a sun-soaked getaway that cleaves close to the spirit of the local, barn-like vernacular while adding a refreshing, modern twist. Clad in vertical planks of cedar, the 1,800-square-foot residence comprises two wings thoughtfully arranged for optimized views of the raw Californian coast with minimal site disturbance. The low-maintenance material palette and single floor residence—with the exception of a second bedroom upstairs—was designed with age and accessibility in mind, as the space will one day be the retirement home for a San Francisco couple. “The final result is an understated industrial coastal aesthetic that plays harmoniously with the surrounding natural elements, satisfying the clients’ desire for a bit of respite,” explain the architects. Take the full tour at the link in our bio.
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Photos by joefletcherphoto
Story by Lucy Wang
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