The design emphasizes the aesthetics of an object as an intrinsic value over concepts of architecture as a neutral placeholder for human activity. This concept is rooted in the fertility of design on its own and its transformative power, both socially and economically.
The Arup offices are intended to be both a workspace and educational lab for the exploration of new concepts, tools, and engineering collaborations.
We consistently strive for innovative design and practice what we preach. The result is an inspiring environment for conceptualizing and producing our body of work.
This renovation of an old craftsman home challenged the architects to weave together the old and the new, to bring out the threads of architectural tradition while maintaining the architectural clarity of the modern addition.
When Blitz was tasked with designing the state-of-the-art West Coast headquarters for L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty company, their goal was to make it fluid, fresh, and community-oriented.
The Owyang House located in the town of Atherton, California, replaces an earlier mid-century structure that the family had owned for many years.
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 extant structure with inconspicuous updates to improve the home’s comfort, energy, and seismic performance, without compromising its original architecture.
Repurposing a former Nordstrom Rack, RDC designed their new office to create an invigorating yet functional environment that befits the firm’s culture.
