About Joe Fletcher
Born and raised in London, UK, Joe Fletcher studied painting at Chelsea College of Art & Design, receiving his BA in Fine Art, and later attended London’s Goldsmiths University, graduating with a MFA in photography. In 2003, he left soggy London for foggy San Francisco. His photos have since been featured in magazines such as Wallpaper, Architectural Digest and San Francisco, displaying his aesthetic and his appreciation for the art of architecture and the beauty of light. Fletcher is also the photographer of two books Ranch Houses, Living the California Dream (Rizzoli) and Cliff May and the Modern Ranch House (Rizzoli). He now lives with his wife and two mischievous dachshund mutts in Oakland, CA
LOCATION: Oakland, California
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Red Rock House is a sculpture in dialogue with its surroundings—a tacit acknowledgment that the desert grants no free passes. Here, architecture and environment fuse into a kind of equilibrium: the mass of concrete and steel, the careful harnessing of wind and sun, the silent acknowledgment of a harsh yet magnificent landscape.
Originally designed in 1968 by AIA architect George Coty, Plover House has been reimagined by Fuse Architects as an open, light-filled retreat along the coast. Once a cedar-clad, bunker-like space, the house has transformed into a welcoming haven that captures sweeping ocean views and embraces sustainability.
Explore the beauty of Carbon Beach House in Malibu. Designed by Olson Kundig, this oceanfront retreat features a self-draining pier and a seamless connection to the waterfront.
Situated in the heart of Northern California Wine Country, this stunning addition to the landscape comes from the renowned San Francisco architectural firm, Malcolm Davis Architecture (MDa), showcasing how modern design can coexist seamlessly with nature.
The Cole Valley Residence embraces and defies the site’s complicated nature. Its heavy board-formed concrete base is carved into the hill adhering closely to the footprint of the lot’s original house.
This modern home with a brise-soleil facade is two stories with a walk-out basement as it opens to a private rear yard patio. Energy efficiency was addressed with two large garden roofs over interior spaces
Madrone Ridge House, designed by Field Architecture, is a harmonious and environmentally conscious residence nestled in the picturesque valleys of Northern California.
Located in Manhattan Beach, California, this residence began with the simple conviction to live with a smaller footprint and to preserve the lot’s deeply rooted connection to nature.
