Carmel Valley Residence / Studio Schicketanz
A typical mid-century home in a Carmel Valley subdivision was in need of an envelope upgrade, a new kitchen and bathroom, and a good home office. Most of all it was in need of relating the house,…
California
With its diverse landscapes and progressive design culture, California has long been a fertile ground for innovative architecture and interior design. From coastal retreats in Malibu to desert homes in Joshua Tree and modern residences in Los Angeles and San Francisco, these projects reflect a deep connection to climate, light, and lifestyle.
Explore all architecture and interior design projects from California published on HomeWorldDesign—spaces that blend function, creativity, and the spirit of the West Coast.
Philanthropic Organization Offices, California
A hub for a mission-driven organization with broad reach provides flexible, adaptive work environments for agile collaboration, community gathering, and quiet focus.
Workplace Environment Designed to Drive Research and Discovery
This global leader in medical innovation aspired to create an office centered on collaboration, wellness, and flexibility. These objectives drove the interior design of the three-story office space
West Hollywood House / Arshia Architects
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…
Arup Offices / Bestor Architecture
The Arup offices are intended to be both a workspace and educational lab for the exploration of new concepts, tools, and engineering collaborations.
BA Collective Studio Offices, Santa Monica, CA
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.
Night and Day House / Edmonds + Lee Architects
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.
L’Oréal’s West Coast HQ / Studio Blitz
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.
Owyang House / Swatt Miers Architects
The Owyang House located in the town of Atherton, California, replaces an earlier mid-century structure that the family had owned for many years. The new home is two stories, with a full basement, and includes 6,000 square…