This modern weekend retreat was designed for a family of four and their extended family by Butler Armsden Architects, located in Sonoma, California. Nestled high up on a hillside, this spectacular residence offers sweeping views over the Sonoma Valley. This area was famously christened the “Valley of the Moon” by renowned American novelist, Jack London. As […]
Design-build studio Remick Associates Architects created this contemporary weekend retreat, which is nestled amongst the vineyards of Napa Valley, California. Five couples spent a weekend together in Napa Valley and, after a long day of wine tasting, they decided two days just wasn’t enough. They got to talking about how fantastic it would be to […]
Feldman Architecture designed this stunning wine country retreat that consists of two perpendicular bars set on a hillside overlooking the village of Healdsburg, a city in Sonoma County, California. This home boasts plenty of space for entertaining guests with the privacy of a rural retreat. The higher section of this property travels along the ridge of the hill, […]
This modern family retreat was constructed of rammed earth, steel and concrete by Feldman Architecture, located in California’s Central Valley. The dwelling is positioned just east of Monterey Bay, nestled amidst the grazing livestock of a thriving 500-acre walnut farm. From the base of a prominent hill, the house opens up to east-facing views of rolling hills […]
Built in the style of new mountain architecture, this home designed by Ward Young Architects offers a modern twist on the traditional, rustic mountain house. Located in Truckee, California, this was the HGTV Dream Home 2014. Built by Tanamera Construction, the design team employed traditional materials that are found in mountain homes, along with modern […]
John Lum Architecture in collaboration with design-build firm SF Modern has just completed a beautiful, brand new four-level home in Noe Valley a neighborhood in San Francisco, California. The existing home on the property was dilapidated and beyond restoration, so it was decided to demo the home and start from scratch. The layout of the new […]
Set atop a hill with splendid lake views is this guesthouse sanctuary designed Backen & Backen Architects, in collaboration with Julie Hawkins Design. Located in St. Helena, California, this home was created for a couple of sophisticated empty nesters from the East Coast looking to have a retreat they could visit to unwind. The property consists […]
This chic contemporary farmhouse compound is located in Healdsburg, a tourist-oriented town located in northern Sonoma County, California. The design of this property was inspired by the classic style of America’s rural farmhouse. It’s artful style reflects a heritage farmhouse with a modern twist. Recently renovated, this home received a substantial addition to an existing […]
This modern vacation retreat was designed by Swatt | Miers Architects, located in Healdsburg, a city in the wine country region of Sonoma County, California. Set on a nine-acre property, this dwelling is ideally positioned on a hillside setting overlooking the Dry Creek Valley. The homeowners are a couple with two children who were looking to have […]
Designed by Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects, this 3,000 square foot modern residence is characterized by openness and natural light, confined to a narrow site in the heart of the Venice Beach, California. The main requirement of the young homeowner was to maximize views towards the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding natural environment. There was also a […]
