Glen Park House / McElroy Architecture
We telescoped the Glen Park house apart to gain more height on all levels, and created a double-height entry volume at the street front. A kitchen by Henrybuilt dominates the open plan, and an extension at the…
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.
Casa Cielo Azul / Signum Architecture
Casa Cielo Azul includes 2 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, office, wine cellar and covered terrace. Floor to ceiling glass in the kitchen, where the owners spend most of their time, fills the room with natural light. Indoor materials…
Napa Valley House / Kathryn Quinn Architects
The building materials played a large role in creating an industrial feel for the house, consisting of wood and steel trusses, concrete, and galvanized steel. The metal reinforces the idea that this is the type of building…
Marina Residence in California Completely Remodeled by Jette Creative
This midcentury beauty in Huntington Harbor, California was completely remodeled and finished in 2016. The architectural features of the home make for special moments throughout the Marina residence.
Twin Peaks Escape Pad: Family Getaway in San Francisco
The Twin Peaks Escape Pad is a getaway that lies beneath an existing 3 story home on a steep downsloping property that lies near the famed Sutro Tower in San Francisco, California. Views abound, the purpose of…
Vans Headquarters in Costa Mesa, California / RAPT Studio
The new Vans headquarters designed by Rapt Studio is LEED Platinum, the highest standard for sustainability, making it the most sustainable in all of Orange County. The 182,000 sq ft center houses 5 fully merchandised showrooms with…
Esherick Sea Cliff House in San Francisco / Edmonds + Lee Architects
The Esherick Sea Cliff house itself is a flip plan, with living space on the top floor and bedrooms and a family room on the lower floor, with an entrance that leads right towards a grand staircase…
CorTen Steel House in Northern California / Faulkner Architects
The home, which recently won an AIACC Honor Award, is located on an ex-urban infill site that covers almost eight acres of a Bay Area suburb at the base of the Oakland Hills, draped in rich green…
Los Altos Hills House / Feldman Architecture
Anchored into a gently sloping site on a quiet suburban cul-de-sac, this Los Altos Hills house is a bold, modernist composition of simple forms reflective of the client’s motivation to create a speculative development for a new…