Harborview Broadmoor is a hilltop home nestled on the upper tier of a residential development overlooking Newport Bay, California, designed by Laidlaw Schultz Architects. While the standard residential pad offered little in terms of inspiration, the creation of a faux topography offered the possibility of a new context and something greater than its surroundings. An […]
California
Modern meets traditional in Pacific Heights
This century-old Pacific Heights, California property is the home of David Fraze and Gary Loeb, who hired Sutro Architects to transform it back to its glory. The historic home built in 1897 had excellent craftsmanship and once contained servants quarters, passageways (to ensure the owners and servants never crossed paths) and workspaces both upstairs and […]
Transformation of 1950s ranch: Mines Road House
Mines Road House is a modern update of a 1950s ranch in the oak studded hills of Livermore, California. Completed in early 2010 by MacCracken Architects, this 4,100 square foot private residence has undergone a complete ground up transformation from an existing Bay Area Ranch house to an open, contemporary dwelling, paying tribute to the […]
West Marin Residence with Mount Tamalpais views
Nestled on a knoll top within an expansive West Marin ranch, this California compound designed by architects Turnbull Griffin Haesloop creates a gathering place for an extended family. The cluster of buildings shapes a courtyard that frames a view back to Mount Tamalpais. The courtyard shields the strong winds and creates a warm sunny spot […]
Chalk Hill Off-Grid Cabin getaway retreat
Chalk Hill Off-Grid Cabin is a straw-bale getaway home for a San Francisco couple and their two active boys, located at 4,300 feet elevation in the wilds of Nevada County. Designed by Arkin Tilt Architects, the 872 square foot residence mediates the northern edge of a forest glade, with driveway access and entry against a […]
Tiburon Residence with dramatic views of San Francisco Bay
Tiburon Residence is a stunning two level contemporary home situated in the town of Tiburon, just outside of San Francisco, California designed by Nick Noyes Architecture. This new residence diagrammatically consists of two bars connected by a transparent zone which links a protected and serene entry/pool garden to the north and a terrace with expansive […]
West Dry Creek Residence in California wine country
West Dry Creek Residence is situated on a 40-acre vineyard site in Healdsburg, California, designed by Nick Noyes Architecture. The wine country home is a spacious yet simple perfect getaway for a San Francisco family of four. The residence offers a design that blends natural materials with plenty of sunshine in a warm yet minimalist environment. The […]
30 Breathtaking interiors by Adeeni Design Group
Adeeni Design Group is a San Francisco based interior design firm specializing in luxury residences and creative commercial interiors. Founded in 1999 and led by the versatile and Austrian-born principal Claudia Juestel, the firm creates inviting and cosmopolitan designs that reflect the homeowners’ personalities or captivate a chic audience in the company’s hospitality work. Given her […]
Secluded resort-like sanctuary on the Sunset Strip
This stunning estate is situated on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California, designed by Belzberg Architects. Journey beyond the grand gates and soaring pepper tree hedge of this compound estate to enter a secluded, resort-like sanctuary where three distinct structures – a Main Residence, Wellness Center and Guest House – summon you forward, beckoning […]
Noe Valley home with rustic-modern elements
Green Residence is a complete re-creation of an existing two-story 1950’s home in Noe Valley, San Francisco by Mason Miller Architect in collaboration with Regan Baker Design. The home is comprised of 2,100 square feet of living space and is now family friendly and perfect for entertaining. A closed floor plan was opened to maximize […]