What happens when a house is destroyed by fire… and rebuilt to live in harmony with the same landscape?
Pine Flat Residence by Faulkner Architects is more than a modern mountain home — it’s a response to climate, terrain, and resilience. Built on the remains of a former off-grid cabin lost in the Kincade Fire, this project transforms destruction into a new way of living with nature.
From its weathering steel shell to its off-grid systems, recycled foundation, and carefully controlled openings, every design decision balances protection, simplicity, and connection to the land.
In this video, we explore how architecture can adapt, endure, and quietly redefine what it means to rebuild.
Architect and interior designer: Faulkner Architects
Design team: Greg Faulkner, Jag Kievenaar, Jenna Shropshire, Owen Wright, Daniel Thompson, Lesa Faulkner, Chris Carbajal, David Regina, Kirt Hilker
Contractor: Annadel Builders
Location: Healdsburg, California, USA
Year: 2025
Area: 375sqm
Photography: Joe Fletcher
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