Moosehead Drive

Originally built in the 1950s, an 800 SF single family home sits nestled into a quiet hillside in Aptos. Workbench designed a 750 SF, two-bedroom addition to the main house, along with a standalone ADU, creating a modern cabin in the redwoods that emphasizes the original structure’s vaulted ceilings and rich wood tones.

Modern kitchen and dining area with wooden ceiling and floor, featuring a large refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, an island with white countertop, wooden table with chairs, and large windows with outdoor view.

LOCATION

Aptos, California

Scale

Existing Home Renovation + Addition + ADU

STATUS

Completed 2023

Services

Architecture, Construction Management, Renovation

Expertise

SB330, Sustainability

Located on a steeply sloped site, the design takes clever advantage of the parcel’s buildable area and treetop views.

Modern wooden house with large windows, surrounded by greenery and trees, featuring a wooden deck with a railing.
Modern gray wooden house with large windows and brown decking, surrounded by greenery with yellow leaves on the ground.

Refreshingly modern while celebrating the historic redwood cabin charm

Exposing the redwood framing and structure while bringing the home up to current seismic and energy standards was a challenge.

Fully upgraded interior finishes, new exterior cladding and the addition of modern, energy-efficient windows finish off the design with style and comfort.

Construction site with wooden framing, ladder, and wiring; house renovation in progress.
Room under construction with open framing, partial walls, and a view of trees outside. Exposed wood beams on the ceiling and a partially installed door.
Modern dining area with wooden table, two black chairs, and a bench, situated near large windows showcasing lush green foliage; features a wooden ceiling and a slender pendant light.

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