Nestled into a hillside, this incredible modern home transformation by John Maniscalco Architecture is located the end of a cup-de-sac in Cole Valley, a small neighborhood in San Francisco, California. The residence was originally a 1930’s art deco style house, which had several complicated side conditions that the architects needed to address to bring the home up […]
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Bright and inviting San Francisco remodel captures nature
In the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California, this warm and inviting, light-filled home was designed by John Maniscalco Architecture. The residence was originally constructed in 1949 for a prominent San Francisco family by architects Campbell and Wong. The design of the home was very forward-thinking for its time, with an open floor plan and […]
Mid-century modern with dramatic San Francisco skyline views
The Butteryfly House is a two-unit, mid-century modern structure that has been beautifully transformed by John Maniscalco Architecture, located in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Spread out over four levels, the interiors encompass almost 5,000 square feet of living space; featuring five bedrooms, an open plan layout, expansive walls of retractable glass […]
Breathtaking hillside home with a wine cave in Napa Valley
This breathtaking hillside home was custom designed with numerous luxury amenities by John Maniscalco Architecture, set on the hillside in Oakville, with sweeping vistas over Napa Valley, California. The modern design of this sumptuous 8,262 square foot, six bedroom, seven-and-a-half bathroom home with a wine cellar and infinity edge pool complements the natural beauty of the […]
Spanish countryside home gets minimalist-modern update
This renovated countryside home features a minimalist-modern style aesthetic, designed by the studio Dröm Living, located in the small town of is Llívia, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. A radical transform for a second residence was carried out to cater to the modern lifestyle and tastes of the homeowners. Three levels encompassing 1,937 square feet […]
Imposing glass, steel and concrete residence in Pacific Palisades
This luminous modern property comprised of concrete, steel and glass was designed as a personal home by Cigolle Coleman Architects, located in Pacific Palisades, California. The residence features a spacious 7,373 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and six bathrooms. Showcasing a timeless design with a raw elegance, the home is exquisitely anchored into the […]
Modern lake house retreat built cliffside in Texas
Texas-based studio Lake|Flato Architects imagined this modern lake house retreat, constructing it right into the hillside to take advantage of its pristine lakeside views in Marble Falls, Texas. The architects devised the home to be spread out over three levels. The main living spaces are housed on the top floor, nestled just above the tree line to take […]
Modern-rustic barn style retreat in Texas Hill Country
This modern-rustic ranch house was designed as a family retreat by Cornerstone Architects, nestled on a 2,000 acres property near Llano in Texas Hill Country. The homeowners used this property as getaway from their main residence in Houston, however they soon outgrew the smaller dwelling original to the site. In its place was built a much more spacious home […]
Spectacular modern concrete and glass dwelling in Israel
This incredible two-story modern concrete and glass dwelling was designed by Pitsou Kedem Architect, located in Herzelia Pituach, an affluent beachfront district in Israel. The concrete form appears to float while being anchored by a horizontal concrete wall that rests on a steel beam, hovering above a beautiful English garden. A wall of wooden slats surrounding […]
Family compound designed for entertaining on the California coast
This beach residence was designed by Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects Design as a family compound to enjoy for vacation getaways, located on the California coast of Montecito. The compound is located in a private gated community, nestled on a bluff with spectacular oceanfront views. The 7,000 square foot main residence was originally designed in 1993 and was given a […]










