Resort Inspired Bedrooms: Merging Nature, Glass Walls, and Biophilic Design for Wellness
design process, interior design, laurel way, summit house, los tilos, los angeles architecture, georgina, hopen place, benedict canyon, california architecture, design for humans, design for art, desert homes, west coast lifestyle, indoor outdoor, natural light, remodel, hollywood hills, beverly hills, skylights & volume, trousdale, serenity Marc Whipple design process, interior design, laurel way, summit house, los tilos, los angeles architecture, georgina, hopen place, benedict canyon, california architecture, design for humans, design for art, desert homes, west coast lifestyle, indoor outdoor, natural light, remodel, hollywood hills, beverly hills, skylights & volume, trousdale, serenity Marc Whipple

Resort Inspired Bedrooms: Merging Nature, Glass Walls, and Biophilic Design for Wellness

Our out-to-the-edge floating glass walls that eliminate the divide between outdoors and in bring nature’s thrilling visuals right inside our luxury bedroom suites, elevating them into truly resort style spaces.

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Elevating Home Entertainment: Luxury Home Theaters in Modern Resort-Style Homes
design process, interior design, laurel way, summit house, los tilos, los angeles architecture, georgina, hopen place, benedict canyon, california architecture, design for humans, design for art, desert homes, west coast lifestyle, indoor outdoor, natural light, remodel, hollywood hills, beverly hills, skylights & volume, trousdale, serenity Marc Whipple design process, interior design, laurel way, summit house, los tilos, los angeles architecture, georgina, hopen place, benedict canyon, california architecture, design for humans, design for art, desert homes, west coast lifestyle, indoor outdoor, natural light, remodel, hollywood hills, beverly hills, skylights & volume, trousdale, serenity Marc Whipple

Elevating Home Entertainment: Luxury Home Theaters in Modern Resort-Style Homes

Modern resort style homes are retreats from the outside world, places to live out nearly every facet of our lives, in the comfort and privacy of our own space. Home movie theaters (and media rooms) complement this luxurious mode of living, inviting us to unwind and relax, escape the day, explore, and get inspired, without having to go anywhere.

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Our California Modern Legacy: 38 Years of Evolving Luxury Resort Style Living
design process, interior design, laurel way, summit house, los tilos, los angeles architecture, georgina, hopen place, architectural styles, benedict canyon, buckskin drive, california architecture, wallace ridge, harold way, restaurant design, rustic canyon, design for humans, design for art, desert homes, west coast lifestyle, museums, exterior & interior views, indoor outdoor, natural light, remodel, Great Falls, hillside homes, hollywood hills, beverly hills, skylights & volume, mandeville canyon, 9342 sierra mar, trousdale, walker road, serenity Marc Whipple design process, interior design, laurel way, summit house, los tilos, los angeles architecture, georgina, hopen place, architectural styles, benedict canyon, buckskin drive, california architecture, wallace ridge, harold way, restaurant design, rustic canyon, design for humans, design for art, desert homes, west coast lifestyle, museums, exterior & interior views, indoor outdoor, natural light, remodel, Great Falls, hillside homes, hollywood hills, beverly hills, skylights & volume, mandeville canyon, 9342 sierra mar, trousdale, walker road, serenity Marc Whipple

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!

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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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Essential Design Details for Resort Style Living - Part III
design process, design for art, architectural styles, california architecture, design for humans, skylights & volume, home improvement, beverly hills Marc Whipple design process, design for art, architectural styles, california architecture, design for humans, skylights & volume, home improvement, beverly hills Marc Whipple

Essential Design Details for Resort Style Living - Part III

As we continue to explore the design details that make our modern homes, we look at those elements which contribute to a spacious indoor outdoor experience.

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Essential Design Details for Resort Style Living - Part II
design process, design for art, architectural styles, california architecture, design for humans, skylights & volume, home improvement, beverly hills Marc Whipple design process, design for art, architectural styles, california architecture, design for humans, skylights & volume, home improvement, beverly hills Marc Whipple

Essential Design Details for Resort Style Living - Part II

As we continue to explore the design details of our modern homes, we look at the elements which create a spacious weightlessness within larger properties.

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Essential Design Details for Resort Style Living - Part I
design process, design for art, architectural styles, california architecture, design for humans, skylights & volume, home improvement, beverly hills Marc Whipple design process, design for art, architectural styles, california architecture, design for humans, skylights & volume, home improvement, beverly hills Marc Whipple

Essential Design Details for Resort Style Living - Part I

Thoughtful details turn a modern home into a luxury living experience, and they’re a hallmark of our modern designs for resort style living. In this blog we explore the array of design details that come together to create our modern homes.

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