Down Under: In the California Desert
The modern earth sheltered house is primarily built into the side of a hill or berm with a glass aperture providing illumination for the space.
The Modern Stairway
Stairs can be much more than a way up or down; modern design has broken away from the old closed staircase lined with portraits of deceased relatives.
Design for Human Well Being
Most basically, our houses give us shelter from the weather, a place to sleep protected from lions and tigers and bears, and room to keep our stuff.
Design with Light + Space: James Turrell
Our affinity with James Turrell’s work becomes apparent when you read the two words most often associated with the artist – light and space.
Creating Grand View Pt. 2
More about our now completed house on Grand View Drive in Beverly Hills.
Frank Gehry Awarded Facebook Design
Internationally renowned architect Frank Gehry has been chosen by Mark Zuckerberg to design Facebook’s new West Campus in Menlo Park, California.
Home Design Where Artists Flourish
Two artists - husband and wife - David and Mea. One an architect turned director another a writer and sommelier.
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