Construction in Motion
Watch wine country’s most ambitious residences take shape from the air
We document every active build from the air — month over month, phase by phase. Watch the wine country’s most ambitious residences take shape, then follow each one into the portfolio when it’s done.
Sonoma Vista
A modern hillside residence commanding panoramic views across Sonoma County's rolling fairways and oak-studded ridgelines. The multi-level build navigates significant grade changes with stepped retaining walls and foundations engineered to the natural terrain — preserving mature oaks on site while opening every living space to the surrounding landscape. Deep overhangs, vaulted ceilings, and full-height glazing connect warm natural interiors to the expansive views that define the property.
Shiloh Preserve
Set among the protected oak woodlands near Shiloh Ranch, this contemporary residence pairs bold steel-and-timber construction with a setting defined by solitude and long views into the surrounding hills. Exposed structural steel, a standing seam roofline, and an open trellis extending the living space outdoors reflect a design built to engage the landscape rather than sit apart from it. The site's position on a wooded ridgetop — with views stretching toward the Mayacamas range — required careful coordination of access, grading, and tree preservation throughout the build.
The St Helena Estate
A contemporary estate taking shape in the heart of Napa Valley, bordered on multiple sides by active vineyard rows. The expansive floor plan is organized across interconnected flat-roofed volumes — concrete, steel, and timber construction creating distinct wings that define interior courtyards and living zones within a single compound. Building at this scale on a vineyard-adjacent parcel in St. Helena demands precise coordination with neighboring agricultural operations and careful site management to protect surrounding vines and root systems throughout construction. Mature trees preserved along the road frontage provide a layered transition from the quiet streetscape into the property beyond.
Petaluma Hills Ranch
A sprawling ranch estate perched on the western slopes of Sonoma Mountain, surrounded by fenced pastureland, mature oak groves, and long views stretching across the Petaluma River valley toward the coast. The compound-scale build encompasses multiple interconnected wings — clay tile roofing in progress across a complex arrangement of ridgelines and roof planes that speak to the scope and architectural ambition of the project. The property's working ranch infrastructure — ponds, paddocks, winding private roads, and recreational facilities — required careful phasing to keep the estate operational throughout construction while managing material logistics on a remote hilltop with limited access.