Merging Ancient Construction With Modern Living

This vacation home pushes the boundaries of traditional log construction techniques and incorporates elegant details elevating this typically rustic building method




Custom Builder

Making a Home Among the Redwoods

Designing a not-cramped-feeling, three-bedroom home on a tight lot surrounded by protected redwoods was no easy task. But through high ceilings, abundant glazing, and thoughtful spatial detailing, architect Heidi Richardson achieved the improbable. 

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Design Spotlight

Design Spotlight: Powder Rooms by Janet Brooks

For Janet Brooks designing powder rooms is the icing on the cake, providing an opportunity to be a little outrageous.

Design

Q&A: Form and Feng Shui

Joanna Lily Wong’s feng shui principles and designs embrace luxury, without sacrificing practicality or creativity

Design Spotlight

Design Spotlight: Powder Rooms by Renata Buenrostro, AIA

The powder room can be the jewel box and the most unexpected space in a home

Architecture

Q&A: Embracing the Creativity and Authenticity of Classic Architecture

Architect Andrew B. Cogar on tradition, teamwork, and sustainability in classical/historical architecture.

Projects

Traditional Architecture With A Twist

Historic house shapes merged with modern features satisfy a variety of client wish lists while making neighbors happy

Design Spotlight

Design Spotlight: Home Offices by Rob Turner

A key element is capturing what is important to the homeowners and then creating a backdrop that expresses who they are while still making the room reflect the architectural detailing of the house.

Design Spotlight

Design Spotlight: Home Offices by K. Tyler

A home office for her, a home office for him, and then there's the historical renovation with lacquered walls

Design

Design Details: Wine Room That Looks Like a Wine Basket

Building a wine room out of Napa vineyard oak barrels. Now why didn't someone else think of that? 

Case Studies

Urban Jungle: Infill in San Francisco

Fitting a new construction into a 25-foot wide lot

Case Studies

Urban Jungle: Infill in Washington, D.C.

Fitting in differently on a large, shady lot