Richard Beard Architects has designed this modern rural house that is located just south of San Francisco near Portola Valley, California. Attuned to the rhythms of nature—notably the fog that spills nightly over Windy Hill along the Coast Range—this elegant yet understated house is the result of site-specific design for a growing, young family. The gently sloped […]
This contemporary hillside home was designed by Richard Beard Architects along with interiors studio BAMO, located in Geyserville, which is in Sonoma County, California. The structures are simple and straightforward, reminiscent of the ranches, farms and vineyards that typify the Anderson Valley north of San Francisco. The hillside setting is populated with oaks and madrone trees. The siting of […]
This project involves the renovation and expansion of a 1930’s English Gothic style home by Gast Architects, located in San Francisco, California. From the back of the property, the home opens out to a spacious courtyard. The architecture has been completely renovated, yet respects the historical heritage of this home. The dining and living rooms […]
This California Wine Country house with expansive walls of glass was created by Signum Architecture to live in harmony with nature, set on a dramatic view promontory in the hills of Napa Valley. Nestled in just over 40 sprawling acres of natural woodlands, this refined and elegant home was designed to be in harmony with Mother […]
This stunning Cape Cod style home designed by Brandon Architects brings the charm of the Eastern Seaboard to Newport Beach, California. Being located at the corner of a cul-de-sac, the home addresses the narrow curvature of the street with a rotunda at the entry with custom concave windows above. The property is narrowest at the […]
This spectacular modern farmhouse was designed by Studio Bergtraun Architects, located in Northern California’s Sonoma wine country. The scope of this project entailed the main home with a central verandah, two guest houses, a pool house, a swimming pool, and a bocce court. The architecture of this home remains true to the rural vernacular of the […]
This small contemporary home designed by Laney LA is located in Manhattan Beach, a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. Instead of beginning this project with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot dwelling began from a polemic place — exploring the shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. […]
Aidlin Darling Design is responsible for the design of this modern desert retreat nestled on a rocky desert plateau outside of Palm Desert, California. This 3,100 square foot dwelling is tightly nestled within a constellation of boulders, overlooking the Coachella Valley and the San Jacinto Mountain Range beyond. The diagram of the home is a triptych of […]
This net-zero family retreat was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located in the Tehachapi Mountains of Southern California. Set into the tough, scrubby landscape, Sawmill harnesses the challenges and opportunities of its remote site. This dwelling emphasizes sustainable strategies and reclaimed materials. Demonstrating that high design can also be high performance, this home functions completely off […]
This extraordinary mountain contemporary retreat designed by SANDBOX Studio in collaboration with Mark Tanner Construction is located in the Martis Camp community of Truckee, California. From the moment of entry into the double volume great room, it’s clear this 7,800 square foot home makes the most of the breathtaking views with stunning oversized windows and doors […]
