Home libraries can take up a whole room or just a wall, and even if your space is small, giving a room a library aesthetic is a wonderful approach to decorating and will inspire you to read more. Not many homeowners have the luxury of having a separate home library, and if you have a passion for […]
Beautiful home nestled into the hillside of Cole Valley, California
Nestled into a hillside, this incredible modern home transformation by John Maniscalco Architecture is located the end of a cup-de-sac in Cole Valley, a small neighborhood in San Francisco, California. The residence was originally a 1930’s art deco style house, which had several complicated side conditions that the architects needed to address to bring the home up […]
Bright and inviting San Francisco remodel captures nature
In the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California, this warm and inviting, light-filled home was designed by John Maniscalco Architecture. The residence was originally constructed in 1949 for a prominent San Francisco family by architects Campbell and Wong. The design of the home was very forward-thinking for its time, with an open floor plan and […]
Majestic mega estate with sweeping Pacific Ocean views
This spectacular mega estate home is located in the luxurious Carbon Beach Estates, a gated community in the Carbon Beach area of Malibu, California, designed by Burdge & Associates Architects. There will be four luxury homes built in this area, which is a highly desirable location above the Pacific Coast Highway called ‘Billionaire’s Beach’. This particular home […]
Bright and airy, plant-filled apartment in Östermalm, Sweden
Featuring a mix of classic and modern styling, this plant-filled apartment was spotted listed for sale on the real estate site Lagerlings, located in Östermalm, a large district in central Stockholm, Sweden. Tastefully renovated, this home features radiant light streaming in from the south westerly windows. The interiors encompass 2,658 square feet (247 square meters) of living […]
Mid-century modern with dramatic San Francisco skyline views
The Butteryfly House is a two-unit, mid-century modern structure that has been beautifully transformed by John Maniscalco Architecture, located in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Spread out over four levels, the interiors encompass almost 5,000 square feet of living space; featuring five bedrooms, an open plan layout, expansive walls of retractable glass […]
Breathtaking hillside home with a wine cave in Napa Valley
This breathtaking hillside home was custom designed with numerous luxury amenities by John Maniscalco Architecture, set on the hillside in Oakville, with sweeping vistas over Napa Valley, California. The modern design of this sumptuous 8,262 square foot, six bedroom, seven-and-a-half bathroom home with a wine cellar and infinity edge pool complements the natural beauty of the […]
Exotic retreat with astonishing features on the Kona Coast
Zak Architecture designed this exotic residential village, an assembly of pavilions connected together through gardens and pathways along the Kona Coast. Comprised of 18,000 square feet of living space, the homeowners had a wish to create a home that encouraged interaction amongst their guests yet still maintain some semblance of privacy. This challenge was met by […]
Contemporary hillside home floats above its site in La Jolla
This contemporary hillside home appears to float above its site in La Jolla, an the upscale beachside community of San Diego, California, designed by Safdie Rabines Architects. The architects custom designed this residence to step down the slope, creating beautiful outdoor terraces to help maximize the ocean vistas. The upper level consists of the main living […]
Luminous three-story, shingle-style cottage on Whitefish Lake
With a secluded setting and pristine water views, this shingle-style cottage is nestled on Whitefish Lake, Montana, owned and designed by the principal of Landmark Builders. The owners had lived nearby this property and when it became available, they jumped on the opportunity after coveting it for so long. The main challenge was the topography, so the builder […]








