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Arcadia windows and doors with bronze finishes help achieve the homeowners' goal of indoor/outdoor living.

The long-leaf-pine roof decking was salvaged from the original home and used on the ceiling in the new playroom.

Exterior with infinity pool-VILLA CP

A custom ironwood staircase also extends the deck to the ground when parked.

For a San Francisco couple living on a hill overlooking the Mission District in San Francisco, glass walls were a must. Indoor louvers allow the residents to frame their view of the city, much like the aperture on a camera.

Some of the large planes of glass are sliding doors that open to the outside.

The home is designed to maneuver around existing trees.

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Perched atop stilts, the elevated Hi House gives off enchanting tree house vibes.

Built in 1954, the Donald and Helen Olsen House was designed by Berkeley architect Donald Olsen and is a well-preserved example of International Style. A modern masterpiece in Northern California's Berkeley Hills, the architecturally significant dwelling was landmarked by the city in 2009 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

After an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with concrete.

The cabin is constructed predominantly with plywood that Christie finished with a custom whitewash of 4:1 water to white paint, with a dash of green. "I wanted it pale,

In Australia, a manufacturer and an architecture firm create an off-grid home that can be broken down and shipped across the world.