Westridge House, Portola Valley, California / Richard Beard Architects
Backed by the dramatic landscapes of California’s scenic Portola Valley, the Westridge house embraces its natural setting with an elevated take on the rural vernacular.
California houses
Lush Beverly Hills Bungalow / Abramson Architects
Blurring the edges between indoors and out, the re-design of this lush Beverly Hills Bungalow focuses on redistributing the home’s layout to create a welcoming internal courtyard. Once inside the entry vestibule, a series of well-composed sightlines establish a simultaneously elegant and informal entry sequence.
High Desert Retreat / Aidlin Darling Design
Sited on a rocky desert plateau outside of Palm Desert, this residence is tightly nestled within a constellation of boulders, overlooking the Coachella Valley and the San Jacinto Mountain Range beyond. The diagram of the home is a triptych of elements: a floating roof plane, a collection of wooden volumes, and two concrete anchor walls.
Pebble Beach Residence by Graham Baba Architects
Located in picturesque Pebble Beach, this vacation townhouse is for a couple who split their time between California, Washington, France, and Canada.
Winged Retreat, Santa Lucia Preserve / Aidlin Darling Design
Situated on a sloping site in the Santa Lucia Preserve, an ecological preserve in the Carmel Valley hills, this house is both responsive and respectful towards its environment in a community that emphasizes the preservation of natural and scenic resources and living in harmony with nature.
Sapire Residence – Organic Materials Layered in the Mountains
With a spectacular view of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the Sapire Residence is opened up for a fresh sea breeze and panoramic views. Minimal in form, the layered design flows with an open and relatively informal floorplan to suit the needs of the homeowners.
Inverness A-Frame / Blythe Design Co
In the heart of Northern California’s West Marin County lies the Inverness A-Frame, a serene cabin designed by Blythe Design Co. as a personal sanctuary. Surrounded by lush forests and situated near the picturesque towns of Point Reyes, Inverness, and Olema, this retreat offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Palo Alto Residence by Studio VARA
A young couple approached Studio VARA to design a new ground-up residence for their busy family of five on a prominent yet petite corner lot in Old Palo Alto.