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e home delights in focusing on simple human rituals. Take that primary bedroom with an indoor-outdoor bathroom that features a leafy atrium and outdoor shower. e sequence of waking, and leaving the safety of your bedroom to bathe within the refuge of the black marble is part of the experience. So too is padding ten paces down the discreetly lit path toward the office. e homeowner is light-sensitive. So, the use of indirect lighting ensures rooms are not overly lit, providing the quietness and appropriate intimacy. "I try to make homes that people actually use. I'm not interested in creating trophy homes that people use once a year," says Nakhshab. Founded in 2003, Nakhshab Development & Design is a family business with the architect working alongside his brother, father, and mother. e award-winning portfolio — from Pine Needles Instead, moments throughout give pause. At the entrance, a groutless stone façade sets the tone. ("It's insane how much time it takes," says Nakhshab, who works solely with local craftsmen.) Inside, a monumental 25-foot polished concrete fireplace heightens the drama with black lava rocks that match the roof rocks, naturally. e overall palette creates a warm, rich atmosphere with graphic wood siding co-mingling with plant life. "My goal with landscape design is to create texture and layers by organically mixing various species together. I'm doing my best to mimic nature," says Nakhshab, who serves as landscape designer and structural engineer on all his projects. In this arrangement of open and closed spaces, the house is functional, yes, and intrinsically primal. ree bedrooms and the office are located on the south wing, creating separation and "room to breathe" from the main living areas. "I try to make homes that people actually use. I'm not interested in creating trophy homes that people use once a year" << ranchandcoast.com 80 JULY 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE