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.
Zwift, developer of a multiplayer cycling and running training app that blends the rigor of fitness with the fun of video gaming, expanded its Southern California Headquarters to bring all Long Beach employees into one connected, cohesive…
Artfully situated in Los Angeles’ world-famous Venice neighborhood sits the Lindstrom residence, the latest architectural creation from award-winning southern California design firm, Minarc.
Inspired by Pioneertown’s Old West architecture and the stark desert landscape, this new 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath home was designed as a family getaway dubbed Cowboy Modern Desert Eco-Retreat.
This historic craftsman bungalow in the heart of Venice required a dramatic increase in square footage to accommodate its owners’ growing family.
Nestled in the hills above the San Fernando Valley, Clear Oak House is a restored and renovated single-story, mid-century home with wrap-around views of the San Gabriel and Santa Susana mountains.
The homeowners had just completed a full kitchen remodel and wanted to modernize more of the house to match the new kitchen and open design with more of a connection to the backyard.
This design acts as a 21st-century Case Study house, a prototype for exploring the potential for new custom homes within well-established Los Angeles suburbs.
Gustave Carlson, residential architect, artist and author of Pacific Modern, Hygge— the Danish concept of comfort—finds architecture and design expression in his multi-faceted portfolio of residential architectural designs.
A model for healthy living and resilience, the Edwin M. Lee Apartments is the first building in San Francisco to combine supportive housing for both unhoused veterans and low-income families.
