Aangan House began as a typical 1940s ranch-style home in Redwood City, with a long, narrow, and disconnected layout. After nearly five years of living in this 1,300-square-foot space, the homeowners—a couple from the Bay Area with roots in India—felt it was time for a makeover.
Nestled in the hills of Highland Park, Los Angeles, this midcentury A-frame cabin was in need of a refresh. Originally marked by bold, jarring design choices such as royal blue walls, an orange staircase, and lime green kitchen countertops, the space didn’t quite capture the relaxing, quirky retreat the new owners envisioned.
The Lookout Apartment, named “Mirador,” is a vacation retreat in Coronado, California, designed by Arroyo SolÃs Agraz. This exquisite property stands as a testament to blending the natural and contemporary to create an oasis of serenity on the sunny shores facing San Diego Bay.
Located in the tranquil community of Joshua Tree, Southern California, Brunner Architecture designed the Canyon View Residence as a serene family retreat. The clients, who have long enjoyed the local culture and landscape of Joshua Tree, sought a home to deepen their connection with this beloved area.
The Offset Adu Residence by Byben is a unique 933 sq ft back house project strategically built on the location of an existing garage instead of extending the main house. Situated in a tightly knit urban environment, this architectural solution not only optimizes the use of space but also creatively navigates existing physical constraints.
In San Francisco’s bustling Mission District, a unique coffee shop, Grand Coffee Too, stands as a testament to the evolving concept of ground floor retail spaces. It transforms from a commercial entity into vital social infrastructure.
Located in Palo Alto’s flood zone, the Flowing Courtyard Eichler, designed by Klopf Architecture, underwent a phased renovation to accommodate a growing family of five. The design focused on both the practical needs of school proximity and nearby grandparents, as well as creating a more open and inviting space.
For over 70 years, the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund (Haas Jr. Fund) has championed the philanthropic legacy of the Levi Strauss family, granting $695 million to organizations expanding rights and creating opportunities.
Feldman Architecture was commissioned by a property investment firm to reimagine the first floor of a classic San Francisco building in Lower Pacific Heights that previously housed a health center and gym. The project aimed to create a bright, open workspace centered around the building’s existing retractable skylight and lofty atrium
