This calming seaside retreat was crafted by Butler Armsden Architects for a family of six on an unusual two-lot property in Stinson Beach, Marin County, California. A dramatic horizontal architectural composition, the home is subtle from the street but opens to view-filled pavilions facing the lagoon and the coastal range. Painterly strokes of Shou Sugi […]
Butler Armsden Architects has reimagined this secluded family retreat situated in Sea Ranch, an idyllic community in Sonoma County, California. This historic home was built in the 197o’s, nestled between cypress trees on a jagged cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The residence shares distinguishing elements with its neighboring structures, vertical wood siding, muted hues, and […]
A weathered beach house in Stinson Beach, California, has undergone an extensive renovation by Butler Armsden Architects. Encompassing 2,000 square feet of living space, this beach retreat challenged the architects to embrace its waterfront location. This house is nestled on the thin strip of land between Bolinas Bay and its lagoon, reaching out to the water […]
This minimalist waterfront house was beautifully designed for family living by Butler Armsden Architects, overlooking the San Francisco Bay in Belvedere, California. The homeowner desired a sophisticated yet unpretentious home on the water. The original 1960s ranch was a complete tear-down, set on a relatively small lot that enjoyed fabulous views but was constrained on […]
This modern waterfront home was designed by Butler Armsden Architects to offer amazing privacy and views, nestled along the San Francisco Bay, California. The goal of this project was to create a minimalist, sophisticated yet unpretentious, home on the water for family living. The design process began by studying the site context with an eye […]
This contemporary home in Mill Valley, California has undergone an incredible renovation for a family of four by Butler Armsden Architects. A couple with two children relocated from New York to California, needing their new home to be reimagined for their growing and changing family. Built by a developer, the dwelling lacked personality, and living […]
Butler Armsden Architects is responsible for the complete remodel of this modern nature retreat inspired to feel like a resort, located in Orinda, California. The challenge presented to the project team was how to completely reimagine a late 70s structure into the owner’s vision of a resort-like atmosphere. The architect preserved the overall massing of […]
Butler Armsden Architects in collaboration with Upscale Construction has renovated this 1924 Mediterranean revival style home located in the Sea Cliff area of San Francisco, California. The project team was faced with a unique dilemma: to create a home in the city that felt like a beach getaway. This 4,500 square foot home boasts expansive views of […]
This carefree beach house retreat was designed by Butler Armsden Architects along with interior studio Scavullo Design, located in Stinson Beach, Marin County, California. The architect of this project, Lewis W. Butler currently owns this property, inherited from his grandparents. His grandmother had originally purchased the two adjacent 60-foot wide lots back in 1950—costing just $3,000 each! However, […]
This contemporary carriage house renovation project was commissioned by Butler Armsden Architects, gracing one of the largest city lots in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California. After a family purchased the Italianate Victorian home—which dates back to 1870—they set out to renovate the 1920s carriage house in the rear of the property, which sat […]
