Marsden Architects has designed this mountain farmhouse with a modern twist in Martis Camp, a private luxury community within the scenic vistas of Truckee, California. The architect created a pavilion-style house that connects the private family area with the expansive public entertaining spaces. A central focus of this home was to create expansive entertaining areas that […]
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Inside a home with a cascading waterfall in the peaceful Sierra Nevada mountains
This luxurious mountain home, designed by Sandbox Studio in collaboration with Daniel Fraiman Construction, is situated in the prestigious Martis Camp community of Truckee, California. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, this home was beautifully decorated by Moxie Design Studio to offer a harmonious blend of sophistication and comfort. Inside this bright and airy home […]
This modern tree house is a celebration of nature in California’s Martis Valley
This one-of-a-kind modern “tree house” was designed by Olson Kundig, in collaboration with owner/architect Faulkner Architects, in the prestigious Martis Camp community near Lake Tahoe, California. Nestled on 2.2 private acres bordering National Forest Land, this impressive dwelling celebrates a rugged, high-desert landscape of ponderosa pine, manzanita, and exposed basalt. The home’s footprint meanders through […]
A Northern California midcentury modern home gets a brilliant renovation
This midcentury modern home, nestled in the Los Gatos foothills of California, has undergone a complete renovation by Cathie Hong Interiors. The designer made many updates to the house, including significant layout changes to the original midcentury kitchen. She loved the retro materials. However, the layout was suboptimal, with the kitchen terminating in a tight […]
Impressive butterfly roof house with scenic views of Sonoma wine country
Zimmerman Miller Montanari designed this house that epitomizes California Modernism and is perched atop a scenic vineyard in the historic Alexander Valley region of Sonoma County, California. California Modernism is an architectural style that emphasizes indoor-outdoor living. The structure’s angular roofs, stone facades, and warm wood tones convey a sophisticated yet comfortable aesthetic. The wall-sized […]
Step into this organic modern house inspired by nature in Santa Barbara
This spectacular, nature-inspired organic house, located in Santa Barbara, California, was designed by Evident Architecture together with Allen Construction. It has a unique, organic, serpentine shape that flows amongst the majestic 75-year-old sycamore trees dotting the park-like property. An interesting detail in this home is that there is only one right angle on the exterior […]
This newly restored San Diego midcentury is a post-and-beam dream
McCulley Design Lab reimagined this 1962 post-and-beam home in Del Mar, a beach city in San Diego County, California, back into the modern day while retaining its midcentury focus on organic materials, indoor/outdoor flow, and exceptional views. The result is an entirely rebuilt home that offers an innovative reinterpretation of midcentury design. Set within an […]
This breezy Newport Beach coastal home was designed for chic entertaining
This breezy coastal home was designed by Brandon Architects together with Patterson Custom Homes, situated in the Flower Streets of Corona Del Mar, a seaside neighborhood in the city of Newport Beach, California. This traditionally styled home is nestled on a corner lot and features a color palette of soft white and coastal blues throughout. […]
A Northern California house offers modern sanctuary for two empty nesters
This spectacular modern sanctuary, located in Palo Alto, California, was designed by Feldman Architecture for empty nesters looking to downsize and plan ahead for their retirement. The dwelling encompasses 4,289 square feet of living space and is nestled behind a large heritage oak tree whose canopy stretches across the front yard. Passing under the sculptural […]
1957 Midcentury modern home in Berkeley gets restored to its former glory
Studio Bergtraun together with 20|20 Builders oversaw the complete transformation of a three-story 1957 midcentury modern home on a hillside property in Berkeley, California. From its hillside perch, this midcentury gem boasts sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. Originally designed by Walter Ratcliff, the dwelling had fallen into disrepair and needed to be fully […]










