Marmol Radziner designed this prefabricated home used as a weekend retreat, nestled on a 160-acre oak-speckled woodland property in Ukiah, a city of Mendocino County, California. The goal of this project was to preserve and enhance the natural beauty surrounding this retreat. Taking three months to construct, this home consists of ten prefabricated steel modules, […]
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Midcentury home in Northern California gets a refreshing renovation
Klopf Architecture is responsible for the complete overhaul of this 1960’s Brown & Kaufman midcentury home, located in Palo Alto, California. Brown & Kaufman homes are similar to Eichlers, in that they mostly feature single story layouts, post-and-beam ceilings and openness to the outdoors. The major difference is their crawl space, which was major plus […]
Magnificent prefabricated home in Squaw Valley: Base Camp Loft
This contemporary prefabricated home is designed and built by Sagemodern, located in Olympic Estates, a subdivision in Squaw Valley, California. Squaw Valley is perched between Truckee and Lake Tahoe, in the only California Valley which hosted the 1960 Winter Olympic Games. Mountain and city life merge in this home known as Base Camp Loft. This […]
Fascinating split-level home on a oak-nestled property in Portola Valley
Tobin Dougherty Architects in collaboration with Sullivan Design Studio created this striking split-level home located in Portola Valley, California. Surrounded by oak trees, this 6,400 square foot home is oriented towards unobstructed views of the costal range and the Windy Hill. A deep overhanging flat roof design, along with a steeped fascia helps to preserve the […]
Timeless ranch house with exquisite details in the Sierra Nevadas
This timeless ranch house is designed by Walker-Warner Architects in collaboration with Tucker & Marks, located in Shasta County, Northern California. This is a family compound, where a couple and their children and grandchildren all reside on the same property. Already existing on the site was a shingled Adirondack-style house, which houses the owner’s extended […]
Vertical home in Russian Hill transformed into a family friendly oasis
This vertical home is a contemporary renovation project by Jennifer Tulley Architects, located in Russian Hill, a neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Russian Hill is a quint community known for the famously crooked Lombard Street, a major tourist destination. This home was constructed in 1957, in need of a major overhaul. Clean, white, modern living […]
Southern California beach house with gorgeous industrial-chic accents
This industrial-chic duplex is designed by Brandon Architects, located in Corona Del Mar Village, a seaside neighborhood in the city of Newport Beach, California. The traditional white siding with white wood paneling features are contrasted with darker elements. These darker elements help add contemporary touches to an overall traditional exterior design. Encompassing 3,346 square feet […]
Jaw-dropping dream home overlooking the Los Angeles skyline
This massive luxury dream home is designed by McClean Design, located in Bel Air, an enclave in the verdant foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, California. Comprised of a staggering 34,000 square feet, this nine bedroom and 20 bathroom home was built near the street on a 51,417-square-foot property. The location was selected due to […]
Brilliantly designed mountain modern cabin in California’s High Sierra
Kelly & Stone Architects in collaboration with Vineyard Custom Homes, designed this mountain modern cabin located in Martis Camp, Truckee, California. This two-story dwelling encompasses 4,495 square feet of living space, boasting five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms. Throughout the interiors, you will find expansive windows framing fabulous views of Northstar’s Lookout Mountain. Step inside this […]
Delightful shingle-style home offers relaxed living on Lake Tahoe
This stunning transitional style lake house is designed by Walton Architecture in collaboration with Lauren Nelson Design, located near Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay, California. The project team worked together to create a family friendly living environment that is casual and inviting. A feel of bright, airy and expansive can be felt the moment of entry […]










