Marc Whipple 10/17/23 Marc Whipple 10/17/23

The Genius of Oscar Niemeyer - Part I

Oscar Niemeyer, one of Brazil’s most celebrated architects, and an internationally recognized titan of 20th century modern design, introduced curves to a modernist style that almost exclusively celebrated straight lines and angles.

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 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 3/15/22 Marc Whipple 3/15/22

Creating Serenity

The desert is open space and long views, but also the close-up, detailed perfection of the cactus flower. It is nature’s serene minimalism. This is the setting for our project inside the gated community of The Vintage in Indian Wells, California.

Marc Whipple 8/11/21 Marc Whipple 8/11/21

Creating Bundy Drive

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

Marc Whipple 7/22/21 Marc Whipple 7/22/21

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.