Marc Whipple 9/5/24 Marc Whipple 9/5/24

Our California Modern Legacy: 38 Years of Evolving Luxury Resort Style Living

Looking through our design archives at the number of projects and the terrific clients we’ve enjoyed serving over the years, nearly four decades has added up to a body of work that we’re excited to share!

Marc Whipple 5/7/24 Marc Whipple 5/7/24

Maximizing Luxury in Minimal Spaces: Indoor-Outdoor Living Under 10,000 Square Feet

Luxury resort style living doesn’t require an enormous home or modern estate, it can be enjoyed in as little as 5,000-10,000 square feet.

Marc Whipple 7/18/23 Marc Whipple 7/18/23

7 Years Later - Benedict Canyon 2023

It’s always fun to see the evolution of our projects, as they change hands with new ownership. Our original client for Benedict Canyon was from the sports world, and he wanted an open-plan house for entertaining, that would also include a photography studio and gallery space for displaying his large scale artworks.

Marc Whipple 9/15/22 Marc Whipple 9/15/22

The Nature of Biophilic Design - Part II

We continue our exploration of biophilic design, its benefits, and the ways we incorporate this practice into our modern resort style homes with part II of our blog, The Nature of Biophilic Design.

Marc Whipple 8/30/22 Marc Whipple 8/30/22

The Nature of Biophilic Design - Part I

Psychoanalyst, social psychologist, and sociologist Erich Fromm first introduced the word “biophilia” in 1973, with the meaning, attraction to that which is alive.

Marc Whipple 7/19/22 Marc Whipple 7/19/22

Remembering Architect Harry Gesner - A Man Ahead of His Time

Harry Gesner comes from a long line of inventors, adventurers, and artists, and his own life is an encapsulation of those all.

Marc Whipple 6/8/22 Marc Whipple 6/8/22

Iconic Movie Houses - Part II

Here is part II of our exploration of iconic modern homes featured in film:

Marc Whipple 5/20/22 Marc Whipple 5/20/22

Iconic Movie Houses - Part I

Each of our designs is inspired by the lives of those who will work, live, and play in them. The lives that occupy the work, inspire the body of work. Architectural spaces hold the stories of our lives, and similarly, movie settings are containers for unfolding storylines.

Marc Whipple 4/7/22 Marc Whipple 4/7/22

Creating BigHorn

This project was built adjacent to the Mountain Course in the Bighorn Golf Club, Palm Desert, California, in the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains.

Marc Whipple 8/18/21 Marc Whipple 8/18/21

Skylights & Volumes: A Modern Power Couple

Open volumes add spaciousness to a home, and skylights bring in floods of natural light. Together these signature design elements create a bright and modern living environment.