Carlos Chavarría is a Madrid-born photographer based in San Francisco.

An Italian Renaissance Concept Inspires a Contemporary Madrid Apartment Renovation
Architect Eduardo Mediero created a room within a room to make the most of the modest space he shares with his partner.
A Quarantine Hideaway Turns Into an Artist’s Dream Home
When the pandemic hit, Chris Saunders moved to a tiny home in Portugal and made it his own.
An Outdoorsy Family’s Bay Area Midcentury Gets an Era-Defying Update
Architect Emily Jagoda revives a 1960 residence in Woodside, California, with playful elements geared toward the kids and adults...
A Family of Five Adds a Whimsical Tree House to Their Slice of Paradise in Northern California
A rope bridge slung across a ravine leads to an imaginative retreat by San Francisco–based artist and designer Jay Nelson.
Michelin-Starred Chef Dominique Crenn Shares the Secrets of Effortless Hosting
From her home just outside San Francisco, chef Dominique Crenn gives us the scoop on how to transform a simple meal for friends...
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After a stealth makeover, a California Craftsman gains light, space, and a partial facelift.
Two Silicon Valley Vets Master the Smart Home Without Going Full “Jetsons”
A freshly blackened veneer is the face of a San Francisco tract house’s Cloud-based reinvention.
This Home Proclaims Wheelchair Access Shouldn’t End Outdoors
A barrier-free house enables a family to come together amid the vineyards in Northern California.