Californian houses

Walnut House / Walker Workshop

Walnut House / Walker Workshop

Walnut House by Walker Workshop is located in Arcadia, California, where sweeping views of the San Gabriel Mountains meet a lush landscape of native plants, including Pride of Madeira and Jacaranda. Designed as a low-slung retreat, the…

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Serenity House: A Desert Sanctuary of Light and Artistry

Nestled within the gated Vintage community of Indian Wells, Serenity House by Whipple Russell Architects transforms code‑driven constraints into an immersive desert retreat. Excavated into two sun-drenched levels, this home balances minimalism with curated art and engineering marvels—offering…

Linda Flora House / Wolcott Architecture

Linda Flora House / Wolcott Architecture

Tucked into a verdant hillside, Linda Flora House by Wolcott Architecture captures the essence of California living through its seamless fusion of indoor and outdoor spaces. By weaving warm wood, natural stone, and expansive glazing into the home’s fabric, the…

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AN Residence: A Monolithic Gem Carved in Stone

Perched on a secluded, concave plateau, AN Residence emerges as a sculptural statement by Vincent Van Duysen. Although it greets visitors with a closed, introspective façade, the house unfolds into a series of colonnades that frame sweeping canyon…

The Bagel House / Byben

The Bagel House, Los Angeles / Byben

Renovating a home often means balancing heritage and modern comfort—nowhere is this more striking than in the Glassell Park makeover known as The Bagel House. By preserving the original layout yet infusing contemporary flair, the architects have…

Plover House / Fuse Architects

Plover House / Fuse Architects

Originally designed in 1968 by AIA architect George Coty, Plover House has been reimagined by Fuse Architects as an open, light-filled retreat along the coast. Once a cedar-clad, bunker-like space, the house has transformed into a welcoming…

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