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Kua Bay Residence / Walker Warner Architects

Andreas Luco — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Kua Bay embraces the spirit of Mauka-Makai, which is defined as the symbolic flow of lava from mountain to sea. On approach, the residence slowly reveals itself, designed to be hidden within the dark lava formations that create the dramatic backdrop for this family retreat. Continuing inside, expansive views open toward the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean beyond.

Bathrooms Basics: 6 Tips to Plan your Bathroom Plumbing and Layout

Dima Stouhi — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Although the design and layout of bathrooms we use nowadays date back millennia, they are still considered as one of the most difficult to design and renovate. During the earliest stages of planning a bathroom, there are plenty of rules of thumb to follow, especially since it involves a lot of association and "pre-planning" with plumbing, electrical circuits, angular or uniquely-shaped fittings, and small floor areas. We will explore the basics of bathroom plumbing and where to allocate each fixture to optimize the bathroom's layout, facilitating your DIY remodel project or creating the space from scratch.

Wonderland Park Residence / Assembledge+

Andreas Luco — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Nestled in the hills of the Laurel Canyon, The Wonderland Park Residence is situated within an enclave of mid-century residences from which it draws its inspiration. Originally a ranch house built in 1956, the project entails a second-floor addition and extensive remodel. A narrow, thirty-foot-long skylight mediates between the original pitched roof and the volume of the new addition where it rises to the second floor. This brings light and geometric clarity to the spaces, further enhanced by the Western Red Cedar cladding that runs continuously from the ceiling of the family room up through the skylight and around the exterior walls of the second story.

25 Projects Merged into the Diverse Landscape of California

Mónica Arellano — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Located in the western region of the United States, the state of California is the most populous state and the third-largest — it includes some of the most populated cities of the country such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Long Beach and Oakland.

Tiburon Bay View / Walker Warner Architects

Rayen Sagredo — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000

The Tiburon Bay View residence is a classic and inspiring abode that embodies the contemporary through its clean lines and modern designs. Nestled on an east facing bluff of the Tiburon Peninsula, the two-story home looks out onto the San Francisco Bay while the west side of the property provides a natural buffer from the road and neighboring houses. The secluded home was crafted to accommodate visiting friends and a multi-generational family environment, offering a harmonious balance between private spaces to relax and retreat and public spaces for entertaining and communal activities.

Blackbirds / Bestor Architecture

Valentina Villa — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 12:00:00 +0000

Blackbirds is a cluster of 18 homes nestled in the bohemian hills of Los Angeles’ Echo Park neighborhood designed by Bestor Architecture. The multi-house development is a progressive design solution for high quality dense housing in a city with little available land. The houses are 1,930 square feet or less, are a mix of two and three bedrooms, and are built around a living street: a central courtyard that comprises both landscape and parking areas, as well as serving as the stage for larger community functions and play.

Button Mash / Design, Bitches

Florencia Mena — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Program
A full-service restaurant and bar with a vintage arcade. Button Mash is intended to be an integral and vibrant neighborhood hub for all ages with a design that showcases a careful curation of arcade games and stellar creative cuisine.

Toro Canyon House / Bestor Architecture

Karen Valenzuela — Sun, 11 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The owners wanted to build a getaway house outside of Los Angeles where they could entertain and find a balance between the modern design they desired and a more direct relationship to nature. After a two year search in the Southern California region they discovered pristine acreage near Montecito at the top of a mountain and adjacent to national park land.