Klopf Architecture has designed the C-Through House, a spectacular modern home in Palo Alto, a city in California’s San Francisco Bay Area. Conceived as a C-shaped house with a small private courtyard and a large private rear yard, this new house maximizes the floor area available to build on this smaller lot. An Accessory Dwelling […]
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Inside a spectacular Palo Alto house with a cool green roof deck
Cathy Schwabe Architecture in collaboration with John Lum Architecture has designed this GreenPoint Rated house located in downtown Palo Alto, California. The cutting-edge design merges seamlessly with comfort and efficiency in this 5,500-square-foot innovative healthy home. With more than 35 green building strategies, highlights include a Hydronic cooling system integrated into the ceilings, refreshing planted living […]
Mid-century modern meets California cool in this Palo Alto home
Gustave Carlson Design, in collaboration with Atelier Davis, undertook a comprehensive restoration and expansion of a historic Eichler home nestled in Palo Alto, California. Ensuring the preservation of the iconic mid-century modern aesthetic, the new vision seamlessly incorporates architectural energy efficiency, sustainability, and meticulously crafted bespoke interiors. Originally built in 1971, this visually stunning Eichler […]
This light-filled modern home in Palo Alto has a cool backyard office
This light-filled modern home located in Palo Alto, California is the product of a collaborative effort spanning six years, involving homeowners, Dahlin Group Architecture, and jurisdiction. The goal was to pay homage to the location’s significance as one owner’s childhood home while creating a contemporary family residence for the new generation. The focal point of the backyard […]
A look inside this beautiful addition to a Palo Alto home: Art House
Designed by Buttrick Projects A+D, the Art House entails the addition of three small structures on two adjacent parcels, retaining the original 1920s home and enhancing their living space in Palo Alto, California. The scope of this project involved the construction of three distinct structures, creating additional interior space, and forming a private courtyard for […]
A stunning craftsman home is restored to its former glory in San Francisco
Haller Architecture & Design is responsible for the restoration of this gorgeous craftsman style home, located in California’s San Francisco Bay Area. This thoughtfully executed 2,972 square foot dwelling home blends old world charm with modern day amenities. Featuring a built-in work from home nook with pocket door, reclaimed oak floors from Ohio, and a […]
A historic Monterey Colonial home in Palo Alto gets a charming update
An early twentieth-century Monterey Colonial home underwent a complete renovation by Fergus Garber Architects, located in Palo Alto, California. Originally designed by renowned architect Birge Clark, a young family fell in love with the property and wished to tailor it to their lifestyle needs. The structure had charming historical features, but the space, floorplan, and […]
Massive oak tree defines this incredible modern sanctuary in Northern California
This modern sanctuary was designed for a couple of empty nesters by Feldman Architecture located in the city of Palo Alto, California. Encompassing 4,289 square feet of living space, this home is nestled behind a large heritage oak tree, whose canopy stretches across the front yard. Passing under the sculptural branches, visitors are lead through a […]
Captivating contemporary home with indoor-outdoor living in California
SDG Architecture is responsible for the design of this large single-family home with modern interior design and beautiful contemporary landscape, located in Palo Alto, California. A collaboration with landscape architect Bernard Trainor to create a zen space has resulted in a captivating contemporary home with a lush landscape that provides a sense of escape from […]
Midcentury home in Northern California gets a refreshing renovation
Klopf Architecture is responsible for the complete overhaul of this 1960’s Brown & Kaufman midcentury home, located in Palo Alto, California. Brown & Kaufman homes are similar to Eichlers, in that they mostly feature single story layouts, post-and-beam ceilings and openness to the outdoors. The major difference is their crawl space, which was major plus […]