Wine Country Farmhouse Renovated by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Located in Calistoga, a small town in Northern California’s Napa Valley, this renovated wine country farmhouse is placed gently into a landscape of grape vines and matured walnut trees.
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.
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Microsoft Office Campus in San Francisco, California
Located in San Francisco’s mid-market neighborhood, 1355 Market Street is a landmark office building. The project co-locates several of Microsoft’s diverse product teams within one building allowing the site to serve as a vertical campus.
Old Cottage Renovation by Hsu McCullough
A 100 year old cottage in historic Girard area of Woodland Hills, California was transformed into a Scandinavian influenced modern home with rustic charm, exterior access and visual connection to the multi-level, mature oak tree laden property.
These Mountainside Residences Promote Ecological and Sustainable Design
Working with a progressive developer in the Lake Tahoe area, this collection of townhouses and mountainside residences is a modern reinterpretation of the ski chalet. Conceived to be smartly efficient and compact in plan, these ski-in/ski-out homes are…
Martis Camp House Provides Privacy and Celebrates Panoramic Views of the Pacific Crest Mountain
On a down-sloping wooded site in Martis Valley, California, the Martis Camp house carves a serpentine form in the topography that simultaneously provides privacy toward the street while opening towards expansive meadow and Pacific Crest mountain views…
Portola Valley Barn Featuring a Rustic Exterior in Contrast with Contemporary Interior
The Portola Valley Barn is a dynamic space, separate from an existing main residence, designed for large-scale entertaining as well as relaxation. Reminiscent of the tin-roofed, weathered rural vernacular of the picturesque surroundings, the compound comprises three…
Designpad Has Expanded and Modernized a Modest One Story House in San Francisco
The original home was a modest one story over garage, two bedroom, one bath home in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. Similar to other homes in San Francisco, when built, a handful of other very…
This Los Gatos Modern Home Has Shou Sugi Ban Style Exteriors
This Los Gatos modern home, which also involved extensive remodeling of the existing modern residence located high above Silicon Valley, was inspired by dominant images and textures from the site: boulders, bark, and leaves.
Walker Warner Architects Designed Three Unique Wine Tasting Pavilions for a Vineyard
The Quintessa Pavilions are the newest addition to the Quintessa Estate, a winery and residence designed by Walker Warner Architects. The result is three, unique wine tasting pavilions that can be utilized year-round despite the weather.