Milwood Residence, Venice Beach, California
Located in heart of the Venice neighborhood, the Milwood Residence is a 3,700 square foot single family home created with the intention of connecting its occupants to each other and their surroundings.
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.
PayPal Headquarters Renovation / HGA and SWA Group
PayPal is a global fintech company committed to democratizing financial services and empowering people and businesses to join and thrive in the global economy.
Palo Alto Residence / Studio VARA
A young couple approached Studio VARA to design a new ground-up residence for their busy family of five on a prominent yet petite corner lot in Old Palo Alto. With a generous program and a limited allowable…
Linea Residence Featuring Minimal Lines and Walls of Glass
Winner of the highest national honor, 2018 Best in Housing, from The American Institute of Architects—this production house sets a new standard for the speculative tract housing industry.
The Meadow Home: Cedar-Clad Residence on a Hilly California Meadow
The design team for The Meadow Home was inspired by prominent views and beautiful slopes to build a structure on to the landscape to minimize its massing on the originally undeveloped site.
Palo Alto Contemporary House by Bjørn Design
We delivered by understanding their needs and tastes; tailoring our design to the architecture with a creative mix of materials, lighting, and furniture including many custom pieces designed to fit the scale of the house.
Slack Headquarters in San Francisco / Studio O+A
When Slack asked O+A to create its new multi-floor headquarters in San Francisco one design story presented itself immediately. Slack’s CEO Stewart Butterfield is an outdoorsman, a hiker who goes off grid every year and recharges in…
Sky-High Condominium Overlooking the San Francisco Museum
In a sky-high condominium overlooking the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Bjørn Design’s use of a neutral color palette mixed with blond and dark-gray oaks, creates a relaxed canvas upon which is dabbed the client’s favorite…
Single-Story Mid-Century House Gets an Inspiring Upgrade
Teaberry is a master suite addition to a simple, single-story mid-century house on a wooded lot overlooking the northern San Francisco Bay. The owners dreamed of a serene, modern retreat immersed in the nature.