Marc Whipple 9/17/24 Marc Whipple 9/17/24

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.

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 5/31/24 Marc Whipple 5/31/24

Ray Eames: The Unsung Visionary Behind Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces

Designer and artist Ray Eames was instrumental in creating some of the mid-century modern styles and products adored and coveted by a post-World War II America, but in her time received almost no credit for her contributions.

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 8/15/22 Marc Whipple 8/15/22

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.

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.