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.
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…
True artists inspired by socially relevant modern design, architect Geoff Campen and designer Diana Ruiz designed a new minimal, modern, open home they would call their own.
At this compact Sonoma concrete guesthouse, board-formed concrete sculpted into austere volumes carves into dry earth, suspending guest rooms over a plateau’s edge.
Beyond the monolithic concrete and cedar facade, one passes through an alfresco forecourt before entering the home’s main level—essentially one L-shape great room
Sited on a private coastal California hillside street lined with five tightly stacked homes, the 3000 square foot residence optimizes a compact footprint, resulting in an experience that maximizes outdoor living, without compromising the privacy of the…
One Medical hired BCCI Construction, in partnership with BHDM Design, for the design-build delivery of their new three-story headquarters in San Francisco.
For this urban family, we were able to re- envision their home to stay true to the character of the neigborhood, but also give voice to the owner’s unique take on modern living.
Brereton collaborated once again with design architect Iwamoto Scott Architecture on the latest Pinterest headquarters. Located in a new six story concrete structure in San Francisco’s SOMA district, it is positioned to create an urban campus with…
A series of volumes was inserted at the perimeter of this 60’s boomerang plan to remedy the staid quality of the previous interior geometry and make the landscape more tangible from inside.
