Wallace Ridge is a luxurious home with spectacular views designed by Whipple Russell Architects, situated in the Trousdale Estates area of Beverly Hills, California. This project began with former clients’ wish to move back closer to the city of Beverly Hills. At the outset the property was in disrepair; had a choppy floor plan, and […]
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Wurster Revival filled with contemporary art in San Francisco
This William Wurster renovation project was carried out by Butler Armsden Architects, and is situated on a wide, high street in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California. This revival home was originally designed by William Wurster and built in 1939, the interior is now a wonderment of contemporary design infused with unique artwork that adds character […]
Hydeaway House: A modern vineyard retreat in Sonoma
Hydeaway House is a modern vineyard retreat in the Carneros region of Sonoma, California, designed by Schwartz and Architecture. The simple, one-story 2,000 square foot floor plan is not unlike any number of recent pre-fabricated prototypes for low cost, sustainable single-family homes. But then, the shape of the house begins to morph with the push […]
Sumptuous St. Regis Penthouse in San Francisco
This spectacular St. Regis penthouse sits atop the St Regis Hotel Tower in San Francisco, California. The interiors were created by international award-winning interior design firm Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Design Associates, with staging by Arthur McLaughlin & Associates. The penthouse is built from three separate penthouses over two floors, by Victor MacFarlane, real-estate investment manager and developer who […]
Private seaside beach cottage in Three Arch Bay
Wohlner Residence is a modern beach cottage designed by Horst Architects which explores the freedoms and constraints of working with the private seaside community of Three Arch Bay in Laguna Beach, California. The intimate scale of an existing, 1970’s beach cottage was retained with this renovation and addition. While a new, dynamic spatial configuration is […]
Sleek and modern home in Corona del Mar
Metallic accents, glass railings and rock beds greet those who visit this sleek and stunning modern home located in the Southern California community of Corona del Mar. Galatea Residence was designed by Details a Design Firm, showcasing clean lines combined with warm tones to create a soft contemporary decor. Slide away glass doors are found […]
Rustic modern cottage in California: The Shack
Lovingly coined ‘the Shack,” this rustic modern cottage designed by Feldman Architecture is an escape from City life for a busy San Francisco couple in Ross, California. The existing home was composed of low ceilings and partition walls creating dark spaces. However, the home held the potential for beautiful mountain views and if one looked […]
Classically modern 1950s pied-a-terre in Nob Hill
This classically modern 1950′s pied-a-terre is located on San Francisco’s Nob Hill, designed by Leverone Design. Perched above Huntington Park and a stones throw from Grace Cathedral, the building’s multiple steel framed windows give access to extraordinary views. Never wanting to compete with the exceptional urban setting, a neutral gray palette was chosen for the […]
Tantalizing modern beach bungalow in Solana Beach
Solana Beach house is a tantalizing modern beach bungalow situated along the ocean in the small seaside village of Solana Beach, California, designed by Solomon Interior Design. The home’s interior has been designed to be bright and cheerful, with a neutral color palette with splashes of blue to bring in the hues of the surrounding […]
Mill Valley Cabins blend into the forest canopy
The Mill Valley Cabins was designed by Feldman Architecture as two extensions to an existing hillside home in beautiful Mill Valley, California. The clients wished to have additional space to house an artist studio and a yoga space which would also serve as a private guest cabin. The strategy was to integrate two small wooden […]










