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.
A light-filled family home in Rustic Canyon, a Pacific-coast facing canyon nestled in between Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades, in Los Angeles, California. The area is heavily wooded and lush with vegetation, including coastal live oaks and…
The Desert Palisades residence is located in the last hillside enclave of Palm Springs, newly open for development and slotted for architecturally significant homes. From siting to floor plan to finishes, all design decisions are made with…
A swimming pool with double infinity-edge detailing is visually integrated adjacent to the great room—a pavilion wrapped by full height sliding glass doors.
The Prosser residence in west Los Angeles explores how a residence in a busy urban area can create spaces that are private, intimate, light-filled and interconnected.
Occupying five floors of the Rincon Center, this new workplace is the second collaboration between Twilio and Blitz. Aligning with their mission to ‘build the future of communications’, they now enjoy a community driven space invigorating the…
Building on this site, long considered unbuildable, presented two challenges: first, to minimize the impact of the house on the landscape and second, to create sufficient flat area to be comfortable for outdoor activities.
Within the home, Lynn created a surf-inspired retreat without going overboard on the nautical theme. She emphasized its architectural elements with a clean, modern approach by painting them all white.
To create a house that lives up to the unique character of the site, the couple brought together a close-knit group. In our collaborative process, design decisions were made over long lunches, and the result is a…
Originally designed by Peter Winkelstein of Marquis Associates Architects in 1965, this 5,000 square foot home featured a gigantic multi-story atrium designed around a large Ficus tree
