The structures are simple and straightforward, reminiscent of the ranches, farms and vineyards that typify the Anderson Valley north of San Francisco. The hillside setting is populated with oaks and madrone trees. The siting of the house strikes a balance between taking advantage of views while also avoiding the ambient noise from a nearby road.
Project name
Blue Oaks Residence
Architecture firm
Richard Beard Architects
Location
Geyserville, Sonoma County, California, USA
Photography
Matthew Millman
Lighting
Hiram Banks Lighting Design
Construction
Precision Builders
Material
Wood, Concrete, Glass, Metal
Typology
Residential › House
Studio Schicketanz's latest Net Zero project offers unforgettable views of the Pacific Ocean. Studio Schicketanz's latest Net Zero project offers unforgettable views of the Pacific Ocean. By taking cues and inspiration from the surrounding landscape, Studio Schicketanz, led by Mary Ann Schicketanz, designed a breathtaking, sustainable home that lit...
Project name
Mal Paso Residence
Architecture firm
Studio Schicketanz
Location
Big Sur, United States
Photography
Joe Fletcher Photography
Principal architect
Ann Schicketan
Material
Stone, Plaster, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
This 1950s-era house was long in need of an upgrade and expansion to capitalize on otherwise ‘good bones’ and to satisfy the needs of a family with young children. A kitchen remodel was the first problem to tackle.
Architecture firm
Buttrick Projects Architecture + Design
Location
Berkeley, California, USA
Photography
Cesar Rubio, Matthew Millman (Kitchen), Buttrick Projects A+D (Stair window)
Interior design
Buttrick Projects Architecture + Design
Built area
Size of Current House: 2,392 ft2 (House) + 439 ft2 (Garage) = 2,831 ft2 (Total)
Structural engineer
IDA Structural Engineers
Landscape
Envision Landscape Studio
Construction
Jetton Construction, Inc.
Typology
Residential › House
Set into a steep hillside of Sullivan Canyon in Pacific Palisades, the San Remo Residence organizes stacked volumes toward the North with panoramic views of the natural landscape and the Getty beyond. The parti of the house is composed of two vertical and horizontal volumes on a stone limestone plinth, rooted into the rugged hillside
Architecture firm
ShubinDonaldson
Location
Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Photography
Manolo Langis
Principal architect
Russell Shubin, Robin Donaldson, and Mark Hershman
Design team
Christine Reins, Juan Carlos Ornelas
Interior design
Magni Kalman Design
Landscape
Bosky Landscape Architecture
Construction
Tyler Development Corporation
Material
Stone, Wood, Concrete, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
The 7,000-square-foot dwelling is comprised of a series of gabled forms, an exterior palette of cedar shingles and stone references the rugged surrounds while oak, fir, and cedar wrap the interiors in rustic warmth.
Project name
Westridge Residence
Architecture firm
Richard Beard Architects
Location
Portola Valley, California, USA
Principal architect
Richard Beard of Richard Beard Architects (designed by Richard Beard when he was a Principal at BAR Architects)
Landscape
Arterra Landscape Architects
Construction
Alftin Construction
Material
Stone, Wood, Concrete, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
A hidden jewel in Santa Cruz, Surf House brings a polished bohemian feel right up to the edge of one of the state’s best surf breaks. The clients approached Feldman Architecture to design a family home in an unassuming neighborhood - aware of the feel and scale of the surrounding structures. The clients were well-versed on the nuances of the site a...
Architecture firm
Feldman Architecture
Location
Santa Cruz, California, USA
Photography
Joe Fletcher Photography
Design team
Caroline Arpa, Humbeen Geo, Leila Bijan Kuehr, Jessica Gill
Collaborators
Arborica (Sawyer), Allison Harding (Art Consultant)
Interior design
Commune Design
Structural engineer
Strandberg
Landscape
Ground Studio Landscape Architecture
Construction
RJL Construction
Typology
Residential › House
Located in a magnificent, park-like setting filled with mature, 80-foot-tall oak trees, this residence meets the clients’ desire for a family home that is casual, stylish, functional, and adaptable. Flexible indoor and outdoor spaces allow for the use and enjoyment of the site in its entirety, both house and grounds.
Project name
Oak Woodland Residence
Architecture firm
Walker Warner Architects
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA
Photography
Matthew Millman Photography
Design team
Mike McCabe, Lead Principal; Greg Warner, Principal; John Pierson, Senior Project Manager; Rob Campodonico, Job Captain
Interior design
ODADA , David Oldroyd (ODADA project team)
Lighting
Eric Johnson Associates
Construction
Redhorse Constructors
Material
Wood, Concrete, Stone, Glass, Metal
Typology
Residential › House
An artist and an avid gardener/yoga enthusiast, the Mill Valley Cabins residents were looking to situate their growing retirement pursuits in spaces that would capture the imagination. The steeply sloping site that had long been their home offered seclusion and inspirational views within a woods of impressive pines and redwoods
Project name
Mill Valley Cabins
Architecture firm
Feldman Architecture
Location
Mill Valley, California, USA
Structural engineer
Yu Strandberg Engineering
Environmental & MEP
Geotechnical Engineer: Miller Pacific Engineering Group
Landscape
Green Roof and Landscape Designed by Jori Hook
Material
Wood, Glass, Metal
Typology
Residential › House
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