04/30/2026
Perched along the rugged bluffs of the Mendocino Coast, The Inn at Newport Ranch is a 2,200-acre hospitality retreat where architecture is inseparable from the landscape—merging redwood forest, pasture, and Pacific coastline into a singular spatial experience. Set above the historic logging town of Newport, this 10-suite, 16,000-square-foot compound reimagines the site as a contemporary coastal retreat.
Our role in the project extended beyond conventional construction, embedding the team deeply within the cultural identity of the ranch. Some of the DDB crew lived in the owner’s home for a year during construction. This allowed real-time decision-making, continuous coordination, and a deeply personal understanding of the project’s ambitions. In parallel, our team led a branding initiative for the Inn as well. Developing the logo that continues to represent the property today. This effort extended the architectural narrative into a visual identity, aligning the brand with the Inn’s ethos of bespoke craft and connection to place. Having previously worked for over a decade with Dave Sellars, the project architect, our team brought an intimate understanding of the design intent, material language, and site-driven ethos that define the property.
The Inn reflects and utilizes locally sourced stone, wood, and glass. The project’s goal was to make guests feel like they are a part of the rich landscape, even when inside the hand crafted buildings. Much of the material used were reclaimed from the property, including old-growth redwoods and one-ton boulders that create warm and inviting spaces. The result is a truly singular destination that celebrates California’s North Coast.
