Creating Serenity
The desert is open space and long views, but also the close-up, detailed perfection of the cactus flower. It is nature’s serene minimalism. This is the setting for our project inside the gated community of The Vintage in Indian Wells, California.
Creating Georgina: A Client Collaboration
We had a chance to talk with client Julie Cantor about her close collaboration with Marc during the creation of her new home on Georgina in Santa Monica, CA.
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.
Creating Benedict Canyon
Our client, who is from the sports world, wanted an open-plan house for entertaining but also a photography studio and a gallery space suitable for hanging his large art projects.
West Coast Style Home for Virginia Clients
We would like to give you a sneak preview of a new project that is nearing completion in the Great Falls area of Virginia, a suburb of Washington D.C.
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.
Modern Remodel in Rustic Canyon
In the woodsy canyons of Pacific Palisades CA, not far from the ocean, is a house made of wood and light.
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