In an unusual collaboration among birds, wind, and one of San Francisco’s leading landscape architects, a California designer has...

Mention San Francisco and you might stir up images of steep streets lined with colorful and historic Victorian...

In a San Francisco kitchen, a sleek series of custom cabinets camouflages an armada of professional features.

If you've ever embarked on a renovation in California, you know how challenging the historic preservation laws can be.

Seven landscape architects across the United States explain how they mastermind inspired designs showcasing the best of their...

The small archipelago in the Pacific Ocean has had a big influence on architects and designers across the globe, from São Paulo...

Instead of dumping excavated soil, ADX used it to build a new home for a client recovering from the 2011 earthquake.

An adventurous couple’s renovated home in Twin Peaks features a tiered garden, an outdoor spa, and a meditative alcove.

With sumptuous Douglas fir–clad interiors, an extensive back garden by Thomas Church, and an espionage-tinged backstory, this...

An organic palette makes up this serene midcentury retreat, which is surrounded by verdant gardens.

The lovingly cared-for property, located outside of Salt Lake City, is now available for the first time since its completion in...

Bespoke joinery, elegant minimalism, and space-saving design imbue a contemporary country retreat with Japanese sensibilities.

Two San Francisco art and travel addicts overhauled a loft—and customized a pair of shipping containers—to accommodate their...

A couple integrate clever space-saving techniques learned from Japanese micro homes via a flat renovation in Singapore.

A "chashitsu," which literally means “tearoom” in Japanese, is a freestanding, pavilion-like structure that was used for tea...

A challenging site prompts studioplusthree to get creative to bring light, views, and improved energy efficiency to this...

The landmark structure—bundled with two adjacent buildings—is on the market for an estimated $600 million.

Nicole Hollis and her thriving design collective just completed a six-month renovation that transformed a 1920s industrial space...

High ceilings, hardwood floors, and endless bay windows make this Pacific Heights home an airy sanctuary.

Designpad Architecture renovates a Noe Valley residence for a growing family to help them feel more connected to each other and...

The design of a deluxe hotel set in the Bardenas Reales Natural Park in Spain's Navarra region is informed by its surrounding...

Japanese culture is said to share a close and harmonious relationship with nature.

From mono no aware, the awareness of the transience of things, to wabi-sabi, the appreciation of imperfection, Japanese design...

Joseph Eichler developed more than 11,000 homes in California from 1949 to 1966, and though tons are still standing today, many...

A local couple turn the industrial space into a refined residence, recording studio, and gallery.

The Victorian that’s graced countless postcards needs a new owner to restore the interior.

This lively live/work studio in San Francisco's Dogpatch is a constant work-in-progress that mirrors its inhabitants' creative...

Lucas Design Associates and Graham Architecture renovate a 1961 midcentury in Laguna Beach, imbuing it with a rich, layered...

This monochromatic home in Southern California stands out for so many reasons.

A software engineer outfits his tiny apartment with flexible design ideas.

Teaming up with architect Craig Steely, an industrial designer and a mechanical engineer find just the right design for a...

Making the most of vertical space unleashes the potential of a petite San Francisco project.

Walls of glass, a full-length skylight, and a floating staircase keep this MAK Studio–designed house feeling sunny and airy.

Honing in on the meditative surfing vibes of the ocean, what was once an old horse barn is transformed into a seaside haven,...

Located in the city's iconic Sea Cliff neighborhood, a historic abode is treated to a stunning renovation.

The 1959 residence designed by Bay Area architect Robert Klemmedson takes inspiration from the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto,...