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.

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

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

Featuring expansive floor plans, high ceilings, and edgy industrial elements, these unique designs take warehouse-to-home...

These renovated homes in the San Francisco Bay Area stay true to their midcentury roots while reaping the benefits of...

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

Both in San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood, these two exemplary Eichlers are shining examples of the prolific...

Built for a young family of Spartan-minded clients, architect Felix Oesch's spare, concrete prefab outside of Zurich is a marvel...

A 200-year-old factory in Umbria is transformed into an inviting home by designer Paola Navone.

Architect Anne Fougeron softens and brightens a ’60s-era residence, adding a new glass pavilion.

An architect reimagines a narrow 1901 row house in Noe Valley while preserving its historic facade.

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

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

Maria Cook and Lance Compa were only looking to kill a sleepy Sunday afternoon when they drove 20 minutes south of their home in...

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

Sprucing up the Cole Valley residence, which was built by the homeowner’s parents in 1939, was a matter of navigating treasured...

Danish architect Jesper Pedersen reimagines a Lloyd Ruocco midcentury, putting sustainability at the forefront of the...

Faced with the unique challenge of renovating the work of mid-century master, design principal Stephen Shoup of building Lab...

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.

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

Donald Judd and Japanese shoji screens inspired designer Amy Kwok’s renovated kitchen in Noe Valley.

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,...

Worrell Yeung fuses the Manhattan apartment’s historic details with the owners’ vibrant collection of art and ephemera—and honors...

Built in 1962, this superb Eichler one-story in San Francisco's Diamond Heights neighborhood prioritizes indoor/outdoor living.

The 7,000-square-foot Grand Penthouse sits at the top floor of the same building that houses Facebook’s and Instagram’s offices.

Black steel accents and exposed oriented strand board redefine a tiny Parisian apartment with high ceilings and tons of natural...

In Portland, Oregon, a renovated warehouse fuses engineering and artistry, much like its owners.

Using his Miami Beach home as a laboratory, professor and designer Nick Gelpi tests a material that recasts concrete’s tough...

Returning to the Presidio after two decades in New York, an auteur couple and their young daughters work with Geremia Design to...