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.
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.
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.
The Dry Creek Estate is positioned at the top of a grassy knoll on a 10 acre site with expansive Dry Creek Valley views. The property is steeply graded and surrounded with trees along its perimeter.
This project was for a young couple relocating back to Santa Rosa from New York. They sought to update a mid-century ranch home they purchased in the hills of Santa Rosa – with a distinct vision.
Located on one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal areas in California, this modern off-grid guest house resides on a wildlife preserve; exemplifying a successful balance of residential development and ecological preservation.
The owners proposed LEED Platinum certification and Net Zero Energy for House of Earth and Sky. With that as a starting point, the project strove to integrate ecological responsibility holistically into the design, such that sustainability performance and architectural expression become one inseparable whole.
This mid-century modern home renovation in the Berkeley Hills features enhanced indoor-outdoor living, updated finishes, a structural upgrade, increased energy efficiency, and enhanced daylight.
