The Skyline Residence, designed by Belzberg Architects is located along a steep ridgeline in the Hollywood Hills of California. There were physical constraints that made it difficult to build on the property. The plot’s narrow expanse of land abuts steep, brush-covered hillside on two sides, with an easement flanking the Southwestern edge. If that were […]
The Aptos Retreat was designed for a San Francisco couple and their six children by CCS Architecture in Aptos, California. The residence is located on a 20-acre site with ocean and mountain views, about five miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The family desired a setting that would be casual and rustic as well as […]
Nestled in the foothills neighboring the stunning 10,000 acre Alisal Ranch in Santa Barbara County surrounded by acres of organic vineyards is Villa SunTerra, a magnificent European inspired 56 acre vineyard estate. The gorgeous vineyard estate property is both inviting and secluded, making it the ideal location for a relaxing getaway or entertaining. Guests will […]
Experience wine country living at its finest in this stunning 20 acre vineyard estate located in St. Helena, California. The state-of-the-art main house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with three fireplaces, a wine cellar and grotto, guest house, and pool house featuring floor to ceiling windows capturing breathtaking views of the surrounding canyons, mountains […]
Situated on top of approximately 17 acres in scenic Sonoma Valley, California this magnificent estate combines contemporary style, convenience and comfort into the ultimate in wine country living. Featured in July 2008 Architectural Digest the property includes the main house of approximately 5,111 square feet (475 square meters) with three bedrooms and four and a […]
Behind the handsome three story facade of this classic California brown shingle is a spectacular contemporary residence. Located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, one of the most scenic and park-like settings of San Francisco, California the residence was built in 1920 by architect John Louis Field. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a master […]
Based in both California and Switzerland, XTEN Architecture has designed “Nakahouse”, which is a single family residence in the Hollywood Hills of California. Sited along the very steep slopes just below the Hollywood sign, the dwelling is a contemporary update to an established home from the 1960’s. Geotechnical zoning and budget limitations mandated the reuse […]
Beaver Street Reprise has been designed by Craig Steely Architecture and is located in San Francisco, California. The 1,500 square foot residence is a conceptually modern house that fits contextually into a Victorian neighborhood. It contains an apartment, an office, and a split-level living room and kitchen that open onto a 500 square foot deck […]
The Vienna Way Residence is a project by Marmol Radziner located on a large, extensively landscaped lot in Venice, California. Designed for a young family, the 4,554 square foot home features floor to ceiling windows that seamlessly blends the indoors with the exterior California native landscape. Working within the narrow site, the design divides the […]
The Hilltop House is located in Rancho Santa Fe, California and designed by architecture firm Safdie-Rabines. This incredibly luxurious residence was designed to maximize the 360 degree views from its hilltop location, just north of San Diego. The four level open plan home also features an office tower, library, den and media room as well […]
