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The entryway to Maison Amtrak owes a debt to Japanese architecture, a touchstone of Peter Cohen’s career.

This 2,520-square-foot home in Los Angeles is a vibrant residence for a production designer and an artist.

In the bathroom closest to their daughter's bedroom, the owners made the shower accessible to a wheelchair.

A low-lying structure with a folded roof plane, Casa Origami is a unique solution for a hillside retreat that embraces the climate and setting.

From above, the geometric folded roof plane appears as a sculptural piece of origami in a natural, organic setting.

Solar panels create a geometric pattern on the roof of the ADU.

“Framed in exposed steel with expansive windows, the Wallingford Passive Solar House capitalizes on exterior views and shifting patterns of light to establish a dialogue with its surroundings, leading to a physical awareness of the sun’s movement throughout the day and the seasons,’ says Wyant Architecture.

View to Bay Across Terrace

Quality millwork in the primary suite—small details such as the cylindrical handles and channeling around the doors—gives it a modern sophistication. The white oak cabinetry complements the white oak flooring, salvaged from a renovation in a different neighborhood.

"The idea for the shower room is that it would be like a retreat," Eric says. "There is a long hallway between it and the bedroom, so it becomes an intentional procession every time you want to get there." The floor is a large-format tile in a geologic-inspired pattern. "It almost looks like it's full of fossils," Eric says. He and Emily populated the room with green plants for a natural layer of color.