Discover Mill Valley House in Marin County by Yamamar Design. This eco-friendly home features sustainable materials, optimized daylighting, and blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings, providing a serene and inspiring refuge.
Situated on a long, narrow lot in Venice Beach, Los Angeles, The Goodman Residence by Abramson Architects is a single-family home that expertly balances privacy with Southern Californian indoor-outdoor living. This unique design divides the property into two distinct areas, creating a dynamic interplay of solid and open spaces that both protect privacy and invite natural light.
Our clients selected a rural south facing wooded site with a clearing on top of a knoll for their retirement home. We chose to abandon an existing driveway in favor of keeping the knoll as open space for a court yard garden for the residence.
The Cohen Residence, designed by Abramson Architects, is a unique single-family home in Los Angeles that serves as both a creative workspace and a family haven. Built for screenwriter Etan Cohen—whose Hollywood credits include Tropic Thunder, Madagascar, and Get Hard—this residence reflects his approachable, playful personality while catering to the needs of his busy family.
Ranch Redo transforms a classic ranch‑style house in Culver City into a modern yet timeless family home. Moreover, ras‑a studio approached the renovation with respect for the original character while introducing contemporary comforts. Consequently, the result is a warm, inviting space that blends indoor and outdoor living.
This 7,500 square foot house was created in the Pacific Palisades Riviera neighborhood with views of the Pacific Ocean. The project began as a major renovation of an existing Spanish Mediterranean style home. As options were explored, it became irrational to renovate to the level of acceptable design that the clients aspired for.
Located on a mountaintop adjacent to the Cleveland National Forest and San Pasqual Valley, Casa Aguila is a rural property rebuilt from the 2007 wildfires. Out of the ashes arises the opportunity to build a cutting edge home that incorporates advanced sustainable design and construction techniques.
Nestled on a secluded property in the Berkeley Hills, this mid-century modern house was originally designed by Ratcliff, Slama & Cadwalader for Robert Scalapino, a UC Berkeley emeritus professor of Political Science (d. 1990) and founding director of the Institute of East Asian Studies.
