Klopf Architecture was commissioned for a complete overhaul and expansion of a modern family home located in San Francisco, California. The homeowners lived in their spec house for a few years before realizing it could be their forever home. The owners were able to see beyond the dated materials and finishes, so instead of selling the house […]
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A magnificent lakeside barn house with sweeping views over Donner Lake
Marsden Architects is responsible for the design of this 1,800 square foot lakeside barn house located on the beautiful Donner Lake, in Truckee, California. This special home acts as a living memory of a multi-generational family dairy barn. After standing in central Michigan for 150 years, the barn was disassembled, relocated, and re-imagined for its new […]
This cool urban oasis has sweeping views over the San Francisco skyline
This modern urban oasis was designed by Feldman Architecture, perched on an expansive property overlooking downtown San Francisco, California. The steep and sloping lot served as an inspiration for an inventive modern design. The architects sought to maximize the home’s indoor-outdoor connection, emphasizing shared family living spaces all while working within the confines of the […]
Coastal home created to feel like an inviting retreat in Southern California
Brandon Architects in collaboration with Patterson Custom Homes has designed this contemporary coastal home located in the exclusive community of Newport Island, Newport Beach, California. The exterior facade of this stunning dwelling features plaster and stone used in conjunction with stained cedar for a contemporary, coastal design. Encompassing 2,549 square feet of living space, this dwelling boasts […]
Summer camp inspired cabin immersed in a majestic grove of Redwoods
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design is responsible for the design of this summer camp-inspired cabin set on a heavily wooded 4-acre site in the town of Ross, just north of San Francisco, California. Surrounded by a magnificent grove of Redwood trees, this home has the air of a very sophisticated campsite in the woods. The […]
Dreamy transitional inspired home with a rooftop deck in Corona Del Mar
This transitional inspired home was designed by Brandon Architects in collaboration with Patterson Custom Homes, located in the Flower Streets of Corona Del Mar, California. The exterior of the home incorporates traditional elements from the east coast with white siding and brick along with trim and crown moulding accents throughout. The interiors are decorated with […]
This minimal black house opens to a forest in beautiful Sea Ranch
Klopf Architecture has designed this minimal black house for former San Francisco city dwellers that fell in love with Sea Ranch, a small town that stretches along the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean. The homeowners are artists inspired by socially relevant modern design, desiring an open and airy floorplan. It was important that the design […]
This stunning beach house opens to a cozy courtyard in Corona Del Mar
Brandon Architects along with Patterson Custom Homes has created this dreamy modern beach house with a courtyard located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Flower Streets of Corona Del Mar, California. The design of this home uses simple geometry to create a high level of contrast between solid and void. Large sliding doors open both the great room […]
A fresh and contemporary mountain home in the idyllic Sierra Nevadas
This incredible mountain contemporary home was designed by Aspen Leaf Interiors, overlooking the slopes of Northstar Ski Resort in Truckee, California. The open and airy layout compliments the endless long-range views enjoyed from every room of this mountainside dwelling. Thoughtful design elements throughout help to embrace the beauty of the natural setting and add to the inviting […]
An inspiring midcentury modern desert home in the Coachella Valley
This midcentury desert home was designed by Stuart Silk Architects, set on a plateau above Coachella Valley nestled up against the Santa Rosa Mountains in Rancho Mirage, California. Originally constructed in the 1960s, this dwelling sits in the center of the 1.3-acre property. One enters from the driveway through a private courtyard. A swimming pool […]










