The new design of this freedman’s cottage expands the size of the house, addresses current needs, and reinforces the home’s historicism in a way that allows the upper-level main floor to connect more graciously to the backyard. The redesign modified an older addition into a modern symmetrical mass that contrasts with the original cottage’s historic … Continued
The inspiration for the River Ranch project was Out of Africa. With that spirit in mind, the design looked to regional examples of architecture that featured simple, quiet forms, large living areas, scaled porches, and natural materials. Set on a seven-acre site, the home consists of two independent long and narrow one-story buildings connected by … Continued
Beneath the aluminum-clad exterior of this home lies a private yet bright space that satisfies the homeowner’s desire to marry two competing agendas: privacy and accessibility. The exterior façade is both striking and practical. The solar-abating aluminum skin, along with a rainscreen installation, augments energy efficiency. Inside, floor-to-ceiling glass spans the length of the back … Continued
The vision of the Lean On Me House was to create a space that brings the outside in. To blur the boundary between interior and exterior, the house works with the extremely steep slope of the site to stay as close to the incline as possible. This results in a stacked-massing home that sits atop … Continued
Inverse House is a renovation that challenges the classification of an ordinary two-story house by inverting the relationship between public and private spaces. Additionally, the home design reimagines the house’s main features as their opposites. The main driver of Inverse House’s design—calibrating daylight—was achieved by inverting the gable roof, allowing for clerestory windows (windows that … Continued
The original façade of this historic residence hides the modern transformation that takes place just beyond the front entry rooms. The architects created a dynamic fusing of two homes built nearly a century apart—the front of the home remains grounded in the context and scale of the historic neighborhood while the side and back reflect … Continued
Located on the edge of a sloping hill, Rollingwood Residence was designed to take advantage of the surrounding landscape. A floating offset gable roof follows the slope of the land and expressively guides views down the hill, where an original path of restored rock ledges leads to a dry creek, amphitheater, and private gathering space. … Continued
Oak Creek Court was designed to be a long-term family home—warm and inviting, quiet and unassuming, hearty and comfortable. The existing structure of the home, while historic and sturdy, lacked a connection to the beautiful oaks and creek surrounding the secluded property. The primary design concept was to create a cozy gathering space in close … Continued
The Ramsey Residence was designed with spaces split into public and private areas both inside and out. The public area is closer to the street and the private area toward the rear of the lot. They are connected by a tall, southern-lit gallery of clerestory windows—windows set in walls above eye level. The gallery is flanked … Continued
The compartmentalized interiors of this 1939 stone dwelling underwent multiple remodels and offered little harmony with the yard. Recognizing the merits and potential of the existing structure, this property was updated with intent to retain its original charm and scale.Renovations were made to the kitchen, dining, and living spaces to create a more open flow … Continued