This rustic canyon house has been designed for a family comprised of three generations by Chu+Gooding Architects, set within a tranquil canyon in Santa Monica, California. The 5,600 square foot residence was honed to a dual courtyard plan to retain the old growth scenario of California Sycamores and Live Oaks. Private realms for the six […]
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Malibu home showcasing jaw-dropping cliffside location
Cliffside Drive Residence is a family home designed by Natasha Barrault Design, offering an easy-living vibe and a strong connection to the outdoors in Point Dume, Malibu, California. This partial remodel, interior and exterior design is a joint project collaboration with architect-designer Hervé Daridan. The property 7,500 square foot (including guesthouse) belongs to a couple in the […]
Spectacular ski cabin in Sugar Bowl: Crow’s Nest Residence
The Crow’s Nest Residence is a three story ski cabin that stands at the top of Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, California, designed by BCV Architecture and built by Mt. Lincoln Construction. This 5,600 square foot ski-in/ski-out can enjoys breathtaking panoramic views from almost every room in the home, including beautiful views of Castle Peak to […]
Modern beach house in Manhattan Beach by Chris Barrett Design
Fisher Street Residence is a modern beach house designed by Chris Barrett Design, exuding a casual sophistication, drawing influence from Frank Sinatra to the surf culture of Manhattan Beach, California. The open architecture seamlessly integrates the exterior elements with the vibrant color palette of the interior. Named for its owner – interior designer and Southern […]
Tranquil and airy Southern California retreat: Westridge Residence
Westridge Residence is a single story 1950s California Ranch style home, which was given a complete overhaul by Montalba Architects in Los Angeles, California. The home is nestled hillside, capturing 270-degree views of downtown Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. The architects found inspiration in the mostly covered-over details of the existing structure -a high exposed-beam […]
Eichler-inspired Net Zero Energy House in California
Net Zero Energy House is modern two-level home completed in 2011 by Klopf Architecture, situated in Cupertino, California. The goal of this project was to score as high as reasonably possible in the “GreenPoint Rated System”. The owners de-constructed their existing home when they realized that any single-story design would completely eliminate their back yard. […]
Pebble Beach Residence with luxury spa ambiance
Pebble Beach Residence is a clean and modern weekend retreat designed by BAR Architects, located a few hundred feet from the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean, in Pebble Beach, California. The home is positioned below the 18th fairway of the world famous Pebble Beach Golf Links, designed to take every advantage of its unique and […]
Wooden house and guest retreat off the California coast
Stone Residence is a house and guest house composition of iconic shed volumes designed by Malcolm Davis Architecture, sited between Highway 1 to the East and the end of a cul-de-sac to the West in San Francisco, California. The Eastern facade lends a sense of privacy and protection from the highway, with a smaller entrance, […]
Walnut Residence draws inspiration from massive pine tree
The Walnut Residence, designed by Modal Design, is located in Venice, California, a beachside community characterized by small lots, an eclectic mix of architecture and a unique blend of personality. This is a low-maintenance, multi-generational home for the principal architects parents, his family, his brother’s children and their many pets. While the tight square footage […]
Modern rustic dwelling in California: 355 Mansfield
355 Mansfield is a modern rustic collaboration of Asian influence and California lifestyle, designed by Amit Apel Design, located in Los Angeles, California. This 5 bedroom and 5.25 baths 1,683 square foot home sold for $3 million, clearly setting the high-water mark for this matured neighborhood. On entering, enjoy the welcome of bold colors and […]