The Midcentury Hawaiian Retreat atop Honolulu’s lush forest reserve is more than just a home—it’s a seamless fusion of historic charm and contemporary design. Restored in 2018 by interior designer Ginger Lunt Walters of Tantalus Studio, this 1954 residence captures the spirit of island living while preserving its original midcentury architectural integrity.
Located in Palo Alto’s flood zone, the Flowing Courtyard Eichler, designed by Klopf Architecture, underwent a phased renovation to accommodate a growing family of five. The design focused on both the practical needs of school proximity and nearby grandparents, as well as creating a more open and inviting space.
Sports Enthusiasts’ Hideaway by Klopf Architecture: A revitalized mid-century home with open-plan living, a sports bar, and expansive outdoor amenities including decks, a basketball half-court, and plunge pools.
Conceived of as a C-shaped house with a small private courtyard and a large private rear yard, this new house maximizes the floor area available to build on this smaller Palo Alto lot.
In the renovation of an existing Eichler home, the Klopf Architecture team addressed the issue of too many disjointed spaces and the lack of functional areas. The owners disliked entering the house directly into the kitchen wall, and they were unsure how to add more space without losing the central atrium.
When the previous homeowners of a charming mid-century modern house in San Francisco enlisted Klopf Architecture to remodel the interior and make minor exterior updates
Inspired by another mid-century modern home the client owned, this new residence represents a much larger 21st-century version built into the gently sloping hillside to take advantage of the sprawling hilltop views of the Sonoma valley.
Medium Plenty, a boutique architecture and interior design practice based in Oakland and Sonoma, California, has built a reputation for its sophisticated, integrated design process and modern aesthetics with projects across California and the Western United States.
