The Miller House reimagines what it means to live beautifully and securely in the California landscape. Designed for both comfort and resilience, the home’s linear form is punctuated by courtyards and deep setbacks that draw light and air deep into the plan, while landscaped defensible zones create a soft threshold between home and nature.

A gabled standing-seam metal roof parallels the street, stepping up with the site’s gentle rise. The form begins low and discreet at the entry before expanding toward the rear, where broad spans of tempered glass open to the landscape. Shou sugi ban siding, dark brick, and steel detailing lend texture and permanence while reducing fire vulnerability.

Native plantings and carefully composed hardscape extend the home’s protection zone with minimal water use. At the rear, a tranquil pool mirrors the sky and doubles as an emergency water reserve for fire suppression. Together, these strategies model how thoughtful design can unite livability, beauty, and resilience—offering a blueprint for rebuilding in the Pacific Palisades and beyond.