McElroy Residence in California by EYRC Architects
McElroy Residence is an expansive series of spaces underneath a giant floating horizontal plane which is supported on stone masses, wood walls, and slender steel columns.
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.
Woodside Residence / Charlie Barnett Associates Architects
Wedged between a creek setback and a country road the site was endowed with the natural beauty of this pristine setting.
Linden Street Apartments / Stephen Phillips Architects
The Linden Street Duplex in San Francisco’s changing Hayes Valley neighborhood is a ground-up building project fully completed through in-house labor by Webb Construction in 2015.
South Beach Loft / Fiedler Marciano Architecture
The owners of this residential loft space in the South Beach section of downtown San Francisco, fell in love with the building’s industrial ‘bones’; concrete walls, wood ceilings, factory-style windows and exposed steel trusses
Buena Vista Park Residence / Butler Armsden Architects
The Buena Vista Park residence dating back to 1906 is perched on a hill in the geographic center of the city, opposite San Francisco’s oldest park and with views stretching to the Farallons.
Menlo Park Residence / SAC Studios
This Menlo Park Residence for developer Joseph Eichler was not site sensitive. The new Owners yearned for a closer connection to their yard both physically and visually.
Sentinel Ridge Farmhouse Display Contemporary and Agrarian Aesthetics
On a dramatic mountain site high above the Napa Valley, we approached the project with a reverence for this particular protected land, and a strong prioritization of its multiple sensory experiences.
Schindler Residence Takes Full Advantage of the Incredible Site
The original Schindler Residence was designed by FJ McCarthy for a corner lot near the top of Potrero Hill overlooking downtown San Francisco. The modernist home was designed to capture light from all floors with plenty of…
Sausalito Residence is Like a Sophisticated Library of Vinyl Records and Design Books
The original space, a 70’s era home with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, lacked the unique charm and character desired to match the client’s eclectic tastes. Seeking to infuse a sense of their unique personal…