Engawa House by Ogawa Fisher Architects
Our clients purchased this 1950’s ranch in its almost-original condition, with the goal of making it their family’s dream home. The couple also had a deep appreciation for Japanese design …
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.
Arroyo Oak House by ANX / Aaron Neubert Architects
Weary from years of two-hour work commutes, the project owners engaged ANX / Aaron Neubert Architects to develop a new residence within a mile of their Southern California manufacturing company’s facility and offices.
The Jewel Box House / Ogawa Fisher Architects
The house resembles a jewel box: small, quiet, and unassuming on the outside, rich and expansive on the inside.
1180 Fourth Street Apartments in San Francisco
The project marks the corner of Fourth and Channel Streets as a gateway to San Francisco’s burgeoning new Mission Bay south neighborhood. It houses 150 low income, and formerly homeless individuals and families, currently including 261 children.
California Lagoon House / Butler Armsden Architects
An unusual two-lot property in Stinson Beach is the site of a dramatic horizontal architectural composition that is subtle from the street but opens into view-filled pavilions towards the lagoon and coast range.
ANX Transforms Former Hanna-Barbera Studio Into Television and Film Offices
The original Hanna-Barbera Production studio is the site for this adaptive-reuse transformation for a rising film production company’s headquarters. Affectionately called “The Bunker” by Hanna-Barbera’s employees for the windowless treatment of the one-story building
Sonoma Farmhaus / SkB Architects
The Sonoma Farmhaus project was designed for a cycling enthusiast with a globally demanding professional career, who wanted to create a place that could serve as both a retreat of solitude and a hub for gathering with…
Suspension House / Fougeron Architecture
A man-made object in nature may exist in harmony or disparity. The goal was to reconnect this structure into the environment while best utilizing the exceptional site for the clients.
LinkedIn Sunnyvale Designed by Interdisciplinary Architecture
Interdisciplinary Architecture’s (IA) new studio for LinkedIn’s Media Productions team—part of LinkedIn’s Sunnyvale, California campus—is designed to foster creativity and support highly technical video production processes, all while keeping employees safe in the post-pandemic age.