A San Francisco family of four asked us to create a retreat from their urban lifestyle, reusing the footprint of an existing 1950s ranch house in Glen Ellen, California, while building in a consistent way with the area’s rolling hills and agricultural structures.
Architecture firm
Faulkner Architects
Location
Glen Ellen, California, USA
Photography
Joe Fletcher Photography (exterior and dining room photos). Ken Fulk (all other interior images)
Principal architect
Gregory Faulkner
Collaborators
NV5 (Geotechnical Engineer), SoundVision (Theatrical/AV), Terracon (Pool Engineer), Blue Revolution (Pool Consultant), Walker Construction Management (Construction Project Manager), PJC & Associates (Special Inspections), Gilleran Energy Management (CALGreen), Dickson & Associates (Irrigation Design), Bartlett Trees (Arborist)
Civil engineer
Adobe Associates
Structural engineer
CFBR Structural Group
Environmental & MEP
Sugarpine Engineering (Mechanical Engineer & Electrical Engineer)
Landscape
Michael Boucher Landscape Architecture
Construction
Redhorse Constructors
Typology
Residential › House
If you are thinking about making some construction changes to your home, then be sure to keep these seven tips in mind. Start with the windows, roof and exterior design. This will all help with the curb appeal of your home. Then look at the interior. Moreover, you can landscape if you have a lawn and take care of all the last little touches to comp...
Photography
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This project is one of our sloped house series projects, the client asked us for one of the previous designs of this project series (Slope House 1) and we presented him with a new design according to his needs.
Project name
Slope House 5
Architecture firm
Milad Eshtiyaghi Studio
Location
George Washington National Forest, USA
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Milad Eshtiyaghi
Visualization
Milad Eshtiyaghi Studio
Typology
Residential › House
A waterfront house opens to big mountain views and creates seamless indoor-outdoor connections on multiple levels. This new house is located in Western Washington on the Key Peninsula in a small township named Home. The waterfront site is located on the south end of Puget Sound and angles towards an incredible view of Mount Rainier beyond.
Location
Home, Washington, USA
Design team
Jon Gentry, AIA / Aimée O’Carroll, ARB. Ben Kruse
Civil engineer
Harriott Valentine Engineers
Structural engineer
Harriott Valentine Engineers
Material
Wood, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Located on Boulevard Voltaire, this apartment consists of a waiting area, two living rooms, a dining room, a bibliotech, and four bedrooms. The apartment creates a functional and stylish space located against the magnificent view of Paris. In the living room, which opens to the dining room, the modern fireplace, furnished with ceramics in pale past...
Project name
Maison Voltaire
Architecture firm
Therapinterior Architecture & Interior Design
Location
Boulevard Voltaire, Paris, France
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Rhinoceros 3D, SketchUp, V-ray
Visualization
Therapinterior Architecture & Interior Design
Typology
Residential/ Appartment
That special day has come! You've finally decided that you want to buy a house. And that's a great thing, however, since it is one of the biggest investments you will ever make, you shouldn't act hastily.
Photography
Mueen Agherdien
In a world of mass-produced and often disposable decor, wall art is one way to add personality and individuality to your home. Not only that, but it can also be a source of comfort and inspiration. By choosing the right pieces, you can create an inviting space that reflects your unique style.
Photography
freepik (cover image)
The second phase of design at Sonoma Wine Country works to transform an effortless one-bedroom retreat into a dynamic escape for a growing family. Our original design comprised of a compact kitchen, primary bedroom, and guest house perched atop a hill overlooking Healdsburg.
Project name
Sonoma Wine Country
Architecture firm
Feldman Architecture
Location
Sonoma, California, USA
Principal architect
Jonathan Feldman
Design team
Jonathan Feldman, AIA LEED AP, Project Principal. Leila Bijan Kuehr, Job Captain
Interior design
Ann Lowengart Interiors
Structural engineer
Strandberg Engineering
Landscape
Lutsko Associates
Construction
Jungsten Construction
Material
Dark-stained cedar siding, plaster walls, concrete, glass
Typology
Residential › House