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.
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.
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…
Mount Diablo House / Framestudio
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…
RDC Urban Office, Long Beach / Retail Design Collaborative
Repurposing a former Nordstrom Rack, RDC designed their new office to create an invigorating yet functional environment that befits the firm’s culture.
Gates Skylight / Blue Truck Studio
This was a two-story house for a couple. They bought the house to start a family, and since we started the project they’ve had two kids.
Dolores Heights House / Jones / Haydu and Kevin Sawyers
Explore the beautifully remodeled Dolores Heights House by Jones / Haydu. Designed in collaboration with Kevin Sawyers, this San Francisco home offers stunning views, an innovative layout, and a unique blend of materials and forms for modern…
Rau Haus, Portola Valley / Feldman Architecture
At Rau Haus, a 6.24kW PV array provides the home with 9,777 kWh of renewable energy a year, and two Heliodyne solar panels serve a 119-gallon storage tank. The home is equipped with all electric indoor appliances…
Dwelling Unit – Geode ADU / IwamotoScott Architecture
Geode ADU is a small (640 square feet) recently completed accessory dwelling unit that supplements and contrasts an existing mid-century modern Eichler house in Burlingame, CA.
minimum/MAXIMUM House, Nevada / Punch Architecture
The site for minimum/maximum is one of those rare diamonds in the rough. Upon first viewing, the site seems cluttered in a maze of flora as it is layered with beautiful native plants and trees