Maximizing Luxury in Minimal Spaces: Indoor-Outdoor Living Under 10,000 Square Feet
design process, design for humans, innovation, engineering, architectural styles, california architecture, los angeles architecture, west coast lifestyle, sustainability, exterior & interior views, interior design, indoor outdoor, natural light, home improvement, landscape design, skylights & volume, beverly hills, hopen place, pools, outdoor living, benedict canyon, trousdale Marc Whipple design process, design for humans, innovation, engineering, architectural styles, california architecture, los angeles architecture, west coast lifestyle, sustainability, exterior & interior views, interior design, indoor outdoor, natural light, home improvement, landscape design, skylights & volume, beverly hills, hopen place, pools, outdoor living, benedict canyon, trousdale Marc Whipple

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.

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7 Years Later - Benedict Canyon 2023
design process, fireplaces, foyer & entry, fit & fun, living & great rooms, indoor outdoor, outdoor living, kitchens, home theaters & studios, master suites & baths, benedict canyon, beverly hills, hillside homes, skylights & volume, natural light, exterior & interior views, interior design, west coast lifestyle, california architecture, los angeles architecture, architectural styles, design for humans Marc Whipple design process, fireplaces, foyer & entry, fit & fun, living & great rooms, indoor outdoor, outdoor living, kitchens, home theaters & studios, master suites & baths, benedict canyon, beverly hills, hillside homes, skylights & volume, natural light, exterior & interior views, interior design, west coast lifestyle, california architecture, los angeles architecture, architectural styles, design for humans Marc Whipple

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.

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The Nature of Biophilic Design - Part II
design process, design for humans, california architecture, natural light, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, indoor outdoor, los angeles architecture, interior design, skylights & volume, tile & textures, education & research, innovation, exterior & interior views, landscape design, hillside homes, water & fire Marc Whipple design process, design for humans, california architecture, natural light, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, indoor outdoor, los angeles architecture, interior design, skylights & volume, tile & textures, education & research, innovation, exterior & interior views, landscape design, hillside homes, water & fire Marc Whipple

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.

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The Nature of Biophilic Design - Part I
design process, design for humans, california architecture, natural light, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, indoor outdoor, los angeles architecture, interior design, skylights & volume, tile & textures, education & research, innovation, exterior & interior views, landscape design, hillside homes, water & fire Marc Whipple design process, design for humans, california architecture, natural light, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, indoor outdoor, los angeles architecture, interior design, skylights & volume, tile & textures, education & research, innovation, exterior & interior views, landscape design, hillside homes, water & fire Marc Whipple

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.

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Creating Coral House
design process, design for humans, california architecture, natural light, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, indoor outdoor, los angeles architecture, design for art, interior design, resources & suppliers, skylights & volume, tile & textures Marc Whipple design process, design for humans, california architecture, natural light, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, indoor outdoor, los angeles architecture, design for art, interior design, resources & suppliers, skylights & volume, tile & textures Marc Whipple

Creating Coral House

Coral House, named for the iconic Santa Monica tree that stands at its entrance, is located on a coveted street overlooking the canyon, with views to the beach and the blue and white surf of the Pacific.

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Remembering Architect Harry Gesner - A Man Ahead of His Time
design process, design for humans, innovation, california architecture, natural light, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, exterior & interior views, indoor outdoor, architects of note, los angeles architecture, historical design, landmarks Marc Whipple design process, design for humans, innovation, california architecture, natural light, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, exterior & interior views, indoor outdoor, architects of note, los angeles architecture, historical design, landmarks Marc Whipple

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.

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Iconic Movie Houses - Part II
design process, design for humans, innovation, desert homes, california architecture, natural light, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, exterior & interior views, indoor outdoor, landscape design, pools, outdoor living, architects of note, los angeles architecture, historical design, museums, media & books, landmarks Marc Whipple design process, design for humans, innovation, desert homes, california architecture, natural light, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, exterior & interior views, indoor outdoor, landscape design, pools, outdoor living, architects of note, los angeles architecture, historical design, museums, media & books, landmarks Marc Whipple

Iconic Movie Houses - Part II

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

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Iconic Movie Houses - Part I
design process, design for humans, innovation, california architecture, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, exterior & interior views, pools, architects of note, los angeles architecture, historical design, museums, media & books, landmarks Marc Whipple design process, design for humans, innovation, california architecture, architectural styles, west coast lifestyle, exterior & interior views, pools, architects of note, los angeles architecture, historical design, museums, media & books, landmarks Marc Whipple

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.

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Skylights & Volumes: A Modern Power Couple
design process, architectural styles, california architecture, los angeles architecture, master suites & baths, engineering, skylights & volume, exterior & interior views, benedict canyon, summit house, laurel way, walker road, trousdale, georgina Marc Whipple design process, architectural styles, california architecture, los angeles architecture, master suites & baths, engineering, skylights & volume, exterior & interior views, benedict canyon, summit house, laurel way, walker road, trousdale, georgina Marc Whipple

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.

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Creating Bundy Drive
design process, architectural styles, california architecture, indoor outdoor, landscape design, los angeles architecture, master suites & baths, engineering, skylights & volume, fireplaces, exterior & interior views, tile & textures Marc Whipple design process, architectural styles, california architecture, indoor outdoor, landscape design, los angeles architecture, master suites & baths, engineering, skylights & volume, fireplaces, exterior & interior views, tile & textures Marc Whipple

Creating Bundy Drive

We are excited to introduce our Bundy Drive house in Brentwood, Los Angeles. A modern home for resort style living.

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Modern Designs Using LED
design process, architectural styles, california architecture, indoor outdoor, landscape design, hollywood hills, beverly hills, los angeles architecture Marc Whipple design process, architectural styles, california architecture, indoor outdoor, landscape design, hollywood hills, beverly hills, los angeles architecture Marc Whipple

Modern Designs Using LED

LED lights are an increasingly popular addition to the interior decor and exterior landscape design of luxury modern homes. With their wide variety of colors, LEDs can turn a room into a sensory experience, and set the mood in both indoor and outdoor spaces. 

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