There is nothing more pleasant for a retired couple than to live in the lap of nature while surrounded by ever-changing sights and sounds. It takes you away from your busy life and gives you tranquility that only nature can deliver! Forty-One Oaks is one such lovely contemporary residence that was built for a retired coupled and sits on a lush green lot in Portola Valley, United States. The gorgeous house sits on a an elevated platform and offers wonderful views of the scenic oak trees around it; even as a guest house, outdoor Zen garden and tennis court are separated by a few of the forty-one oak that are nestled on the site.An elevated platform creates the perfect base for a home surrounded by Oak trees and woodsDesigned by Field Architecture, a metal and wood frame anchors the home with glass walls and sliding glass doors connecting the interior with the woods outside. Concrete walls and the entrance and in the kitchen offer more textural contrast while different wildlife species passing through the lot are left undisturbed even as the homeowners enjoy life inside its peaceful confines. A neutral color scheme and passive solar-heating fashion a pleasant and charming living area with the bedrooms neatly tucked away in the rear. Smart, eco-sensitive and serene, this cozily lit family residence has it all! [Photography: Steve Goldband, John Merkl]RELATED: Musket Contemporary in Austin: A Blend of Rustic Beauty and Modern FinesseModern entry in white and woodSliding glass do...