Thrilled with the beach town location of their summer house in the Los Angeles area, but not with its loud ’90s-era architecture, a family of four approached Blue Truck Studio with a directive — tone it down. What they had: a Manhattan Beach house with wild geometry, such as octagon-shaped rooms and triangular spaces.
Montalba Architects received seven awards in 2019 for the design of the newly completed 4,200 square-foot Pasadena residential property. A “matchbox” concept is the driving force behind the design of this residence in Pasadena.
The peninsula south of San Francisco is dotted with suburban towns and villages in the hills and valleys along the west side of the bay. Nestled amidst the hilly neighborhoods is a rare 2-acre site.
Composed of three pavilions connected by a series of glass hallways, the single-story residence seeks to create a residential oasis in the heart of Los Angeles. The Western Red Cedar lined guest house/garage pavilion establishes a datum line that carves …
In the heart of Northern California’s West Marin County lies the Inverness A-Frame, a serene cabin designed by Blythe Design Co. as a personal sanctuary. Surrounded by lush forests and situated near the picturesque towns of Point Reyes, Inverness, and Olema, this retreat offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Recently completed in February 2019, Axiom Desert House made its debut as a Featured Home at this year’s Palm Springs Modernism Week—turning heads as a stunning, systems-built jewel that is now the private residence of designers Joel and Meelena Turkel, as well as a Living Lab for Turkel Design.
An artist and an avid gardener/yoga enthusiast, the Mill Valley Cabins residents were looking to situate their growing retirement pursuits in spaces that would capture the imagination. The steeply sloping site that had long been their home offered seclusion and inspirational views …
Envisioned as a sculptural piece that grows from the existing landscape, the Ridge Mountain Residence will take advantage of the incredible vistas to the valleys, open spaces, and untouched surrounding areas Palm Springs.
