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.
The Atherton pavilions are two accessory structures rich in detail and imagined by the owners to be of the landscape. Both of identical footprint, height, and materials, these jewel boxes have two distinct functions
This transformation of a dilapidated Victorian duplex near Holly Park Circle revitalized the front facade, while transforming the rear and roof of the project with dramatically modern features, finishes and amenities. The lower unit expanded down, to…
Located near the top of Newport Beach’s highly-coveted Spyglass Hill, the Montecito House maximizes the exceptional lot on which it is built, which offers unobstructed views from Catalina Island to the Fashion Island Shopping Center and, on…
The owner of the building had a 3,000 SF office suite on the first floor of his 4-story professional services building that he was having trouble leasing during the pandemic.
This 5 bed 4.5 bath modern new build, located in the heart of Arcadia, imitates a flat, cube-like structure. Architect Jason Comer, builder MooreMade and designer Joel Contreras created this 4,390 square foot home
Tucked away in Los Altos Hills, the aptly named Round House is a geometrically unique structure; one of a few similarly shaped homes built in California in the 60s.
The Power house is sited to create generous yet intimate outdoor spaces that celebrate the dramatic landscape and make place for living.
Placement on the site was important to simultaneously capture the views of the hills and obscure the views of neighboring development. We rotated the house, setting it diagonally on its east-west facing site to orient it toward…
The Santa Monica Residence is a home for a professional couple with three young children, this design balances a sophisticated, entertainment-oriented lifestyle with the needs of an active family.
