Stiff Peaks by Byben & Skeens
Stiff Peaks is a small studio for a screen writer/Director. The client, a filmmaker, and a poet, acquired an eclectically terraced hillside property abutting Elysian park in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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.
SF Historic House / Walker Warner Architects
Originally built in the 1920s, the renovation of this historic Italian Renaissance style home was a delicate balance between preserving its historical character while leaning forward to respond to a more contemporary way of living.
Walavista Residence / Medium Plenty
A 2 story rear addition and remodel to a 1912 home for a superstar family of 4 and their dog.
Video-Gaming Office / Abramson Architects
This newly completed video-gaming office incorporates elements common to their crowd-funded RPGs (role-playing games). Unexpected details, such as a steampunk entry lounge and vault door in the main conference room
Moore Residence by Hsu McCullough
With a coastal Mediterranean-leaning design interest in materials and colors, this 2-story home was designed to accommodate the needs of a family of 4 while combining a simple material palette with an abundance of natural light in…
Filbert Cottages, San Francisco / Buttrick Projects Architecture+Design
The four old wood-frame cottages along the garden mews at 1338 Filbert Street were in terrible shape in 2007—severely deteriorated, rat infested, and in complete disrepair. The asphalt roofing had failed, and the original wood siding was…
Happy Money Office by Rapt Studio
Happy Money is on a mission to turn borrowers into savers by helping people pay off credit card debt, empowering them to establish a better relationship with money in the process.
Pacific Shores Center by Valerio Dewalt Train
The Pacific Shores Center—once an industrial hub for timber milling and ship construction, is now a business center that’s home to a range of tech companies.
New Mountain View Office – Dropbox by AP+I Design
Dropbox’s new Mountain View office brought a Silicon Valley presence to their real estate portfolio. The location, just steps away from the Castro Street train station, was meant to attract and retain engineers living in the area.