This Oakland Hills home is located just above a natural creek with natural vegetation and large mature trees. The owners are fans of mid-century design and wanted to develop the inside-outside connection to his home and nature. The task is to create interested spaces for personal and public gatherings. The existing outdoor space and creek provides wonderful views, sounds and privacy creating a park-like setting. Lounging, dining, and quiet spaces will be delineated with differing materials & levels create a dynamic space: concrete, pea grave, decomposed granite and wood. The ideal is create a space for quite reflection, family time, public gatherings and reconnection with nature.