Adam Rouse is an architectural photographer and trained architect based in California. He brings a deep understanding of structure, light, and spatial experience to his imagery, striving to convey not just form but mood and atmosphere in every frame.
His portfolio includes residential, cultural, and design projects—many featured on architecture platforms—and his images often balance precision with a sense of environment and presence.
LOCATION: California, USA
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After purchasing a modest ranch house on a secluded corner lot in suburban San Mateo, the clients loved its unassuming charm, privacy, and lush, native landscaping. Since the client—Head of Sustainable Design for Google Hardware—understands the design…
John Lum Architecture, with interior design by NicoleHollis, reworked a spec-level Mediterranean into a design that quietly fits its spectacular bay-side setting.
The Lake Tahoe Cabins is comprised of three discrete structures that traverse the rugged and complex Crystal Bay shoreline. Each cabin is strategically arranged around the site’s elemental intricacies with distinct connections to the Tahoe landscape and…
Located on a hillside with commanding views of Mount Diablo, this 1959 residence designed by Henry Hill has been given a new life. Initially marketed as a teardown, the owners worked with Framestudio to carefully preserve the…
At Rau Haus, a 6.24kW PV array provides the home with 9,777 kWh of renewable energy a year, and two Heliodyne solar panels serve a 119-gallon storage tank. The home is equipped with all electric indoor appliances…
The prime program of the Dry Creek Poolhouse is wrapped in grape stakes gathered from the property and resawn to operate as a shroud to the private innards of the building.
This three-unit residential building is created from an ordinary single-family home that was suffering from years of neglect in San Francisco.
This two-unit residential building proposes an alternative to conventional building strategies found throughout San Francisco. At the front elevation, a modern bay window is employed, contributing to the scale and rhythm of the more traditional bay windows…
To create a house that lives up to the unique character of the site, the couple brought together a close-knit group. In our collaborative process, design decisions were made over long lunches, and the result is a…
