Marina Style Home / Yama Architecture
In San Francisco, Marina style homes were marketed by developers as a way to lure new home buyers with the promise of a big house at a low price point.
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.
Bridge House LA / Dan Brunn Architecture
A visionary architectural exploration born in the heart of Hancock Park, Bridge House LA has officially reached completion after 2 years of construction.
Hennessey Shadow House / Signum Architecture
Our clients for this project originally asked us to design a pool house for their existing 6,000-square-foot craftsman-style home. Although they had done an earlier renovation, the interiors remained dark and disconnected from the pool, site and…
Yummly’s New Headquarters in San Carlos, California
Yummly’s new headquarters in San Carlos, California facilitates the aspirations of these companies by featuring two fully functioning kitchens, a bar and a recording studio.
Mar Vista House / Woods + Dangaran
Set at the crest of a downsloped lot, the floor plan of this 6,000-square-foot house was largely determined by the site. The entry and the master suite are placed to capture the premium views, and the in-ground…
Wildlife Residence / Standard Architecture
We started the design by filling in the restrictive building area and height typical for coastal California properties and then carefully cut away voids to create courtyards and light wells. Airy 12ft and 14 ft tall living…
Modern Sustainability in Big Sur by Studio Schicketanz
By taking cues and inspiration from the surrounding landscape, Studio Schicketanz, led by Mary Ann Schicketanz, designed a breathtaking, sustainable home that literally blends into the hillside for a Silicon Valley-based family
Breeze Blocks Residence, Beverly Hills / Kovac Design Studio
Perched lightly on an exquisite site near the top of the fabled Trousdale Estates neighborhood in Beverly Hills, the Breeze Blocks House was designed for a very sophisticated East Coast-based couple who likes to entertain when in…
Blue Jay Residence / Studio Benson
In this 3,000-square-foot addition/remodel of a 1960’s hillside modern, a dramatic, zinc-clad roof is added to maximize views of the sky and city beyond. The updated floor plan divides the house into two distinct zones, public and…