Remembering Architect Julia Morgan
California’s first licensed female architect, Julia Morgan will be celebrated this fall with 6 weeks of tours, lectures and events called the Julia Morgan 2012 Festival Gala.
Updating The Craftsman Cottage
Originally a classic pre-war bungalow, the goal was to open and update the spaces without destroying or compromising the original character of the property.
Frank Gehry Awarded Facebook Design
Internationally renowned architect Frank Gehry has been chosen by Mark Zuckerberg to design Facebook’s new West Campus in Menlo Park, California.
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.
The California Ranch Remodel
Our client on this project in North Hollywood was himself a developer / builder and needed a cohesive design to re-imagine this suburban classic - the California ranch.
Remembering Architect Thomas Jefferson
A happy 4th of July everyone. Thomas Jefferson, primary signer of the document we celebrate today, was also America’s first home grown architect.
Design for Summit House Art
Planning our Summit Drive project with our clients included discussions regarding the display of their extensive art collection.
Sustainable Design with LEED Certification
What does LEED mean? It stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is the international Good House-building Seal of Approval for the 21st century.
Remembering Visionary Designer Buckminster Fuller
Buckminster Fuller was a visionary; a global thinker, and problem solver who has had a profound effect on architects, designers, artists and scientists worldwide.
Mandeville Canyon Revisited
When possible, we like to stay involved as new owners move in and add their influence to the ever-changing life of a house.
Space Age Sustainability
International Space Station design – here on Earth. There is now a very smart new building in Mountain View, CA.
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