Marin County Residence is a very beautiful contemporary property that has been designed by Chicago-based firm Dirk Denison Architects in San Francisco, California. This accessible house is designed on one level to provide a barrier-free environment and to capitalize on the potential for an internalized landscape. The plan is based upon an irregular grid, which […]
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Carmel Residence showcases stunning central courtyard
Carmel Residence is an incredible modern home design completed in 2008 by Dirk Denison Architects, situated in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California. The house is nestled on a dense site facing Carmel Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The clients were keen to be fully cognizant of this amazing setting in all areas of the home. As such the […]
Modern eco-luxury: Hollywood Hybrid home
The Hollywood Hybrid home has been designed by Marmol Radziner, located in the Hollywood Hills above Runyon Canyon, California. Set into a sharply down-sloping site, the home required substantial foundation work, including the construction of a large retaining wall. The resulting home combines prefab with site built construction. The ground floor is comprised of two […]
Madison House overlooking a dramatic mountain range
The Madison House is located on a West facing knoll overlooking a dramatic mountain range at the eastern end of the Coachella Valley in La Quinta, California, designed by XTEN Architecture. The area is known for its extreme summer heat and severe winds. During the winter months however the area is paradise – clear, sunny […]
Renewed Edwardian home with mid-century Scandinavian interiors
Nordquist Residence is a mid-century modern home that has been designed by John Lum Architecture, located in San Francisco, California. By rebuilding the existing rotten decks, this 1890’s two-flat Edwardian building was expanded to create great rooms for each unit along with newly remodeled kitchens. The result is a delightfully sunlit-space that relates to the […]
Contemporary Mid-Century Remodel in Newport Beach
Santiago Mid-Century Remodel is a contemporary two story home designed by Christiano Homes, Inc., located in Dover Shores, a unique water front community in Newport Beach, California. The open living room features a wall of glass windows and doors that open onto the backyard deck and pool. The living room blends into the bar featuring a large walnut […]
Mid-century modern home gets a facelift in San Francisco
Clarendon Heights Residence is an original mid-century modern Clarence Mayhew home in San Francisco, California, which has been remodeled by Upscale Construction. The circa 1940 home was a complete remodel of all systems and interior finishes including upgrading the windows, adding solar panels, and integrating a living roof with new exterior plantings and vista terrace […]
Luxurious Wallace Ridge estate home in Beverly Hills
Wallace Ridge is a luxurious home with spectacular views designed by Whipple Russell Architects, situated in the Trousdale Estates area of Beverly Hills, California. This project began with former clients’ wish to move back closer to the city of Beverly Hills. At the outset the property was in disrepair; had a choppy floor plan, and […]
Wurster Revival filled with contemporary art in San Francisco
This William Wurster renovation project was carried out by Butler Armsden Architects, and is situated on a wide, high street in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California. This revival home was originally designed by William Wurster and built in 1939, the interior is now a wonderment of contemporary design infused with unique artwork that adds character […]
Hydeaway House: A modern vineyard retreat in Sonoma
Hydeaway House is a modern vineyard retreat in the Carneros region of Sonoma, California, designed by Schwartz and Architecture. The simple, one-story 2,000 square foot floor plan is not unlike any number of recent pre-fabricated prototypes for low cost, sustainable single-family homes. But then, the shape of the house begins to morph with the push […]