![A modern home with a mono-pitched roof, curve-edged, cedar-clad walls, and an interior that opens to outdoor spaces.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-wood-home-091120-746-01.jpg)
Condon Scott Architects has designed a modern house in Wanaka, New Zealand, that has views of the neighborhood, as well as the mountains and lake in the distance.
Located on an elevated wedge-shaped site in a relatively new subdivision, the Ruby Ridge House borders two suburban streets and has a simple, mono-pitched roof and curve-edged, cedar-clad exterior siding.
![This modern home has a simple, mono-pitched roof and curve-edged, cedar-clad walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-home-dark-wood-exterior-siding-091120-749-02.jpg)
![This modern home has a simple, mono-pitched roof and curve-edged, cedar-clad walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-home-dark-wood-exterior-siding-091120-749-03.jpg)
![This modern home has a simple, mono-pitched roof and curve-edged, cedar-clad walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-home-dark-wood-exterior-siding-091120-749-04.jpg)
The design of the house allows the homeowners to enjoy their space without the sense of being overlooked.
![The design of this modern home allows for the homeowners to enjoy their space without the sense of being overlooked.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-home-design-091120-749-05.jpg)
Board-form concrete contrasts with the wood, and both materials spill into the interiors, providing a visual consistency inside and out.
The living spaces are configured around courtyards that are sheltered, private, and flow seamlessly from the interiors, with the body of the house providing both a windbreak and a visual barrier.
![Large sliding glass doors open this home interior to the outdoors and a courtyard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-home-sliding-walls-wood-floor-091120-748-06.jpg)
![Large sliding glass doors open this home interior to the outdoors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-sliding-glass-wall-091120-747-07.jpg)
Linked through stacking aluminum sliders, these courtyards are an extension of the living space and can be enjoyed year-round, with a concrete outdoor fireplace. A matching interior fireplace can be found in the living room.
![A modern home with a board-formed concrete fireplace in the living room that matches an outdoor fireplace in the courtyard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-living-room-with-fireplace-091120-746-08.jpg)
The front deck also flows easily from the living area, with the French oak floorboards appearing to merge with the Kwila decking.
![The front deck of this modern home also flows easily from the living area, with the French oak floorboards appearing to merge with the Kwila decking.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-living-room-open-to-deck-091120-747-09.jpg)
In the kitchen, minimalist warm wood cabinets have been paired with a gray backsplash and dark countertops for a contemporary look.
![A modern kitchen with minimalist warm wood cabinets that have been paired with a gray backsplash and dark countertops for a contemporary look.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-wood-kitchen-091120-746-10.jpg)
Here’s a look at the floor plan that shows the layout of the home.
![A floor plan for a modern house with a courtyard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-home-floor-plan-091120-746-11.jpg)