Remodels

“We definitely wanted to preserve the character of the home and make sure that it always fits the neighborhood,” says designer Jenny Bassett. To that end, the team kept the front façade intact, only repainting and adding new landscaping. The fireplace in the living room was also retained, so wood is stored in the front yard for easy access.

More than 60 plant species were used in the layered design.

Repositioning the original staircase transforms the new apartment, created the experience of a continuous second floor while adding a hidden study beneath the stairs, which lead to the downstairs bedroom.

Floor Plan of 8 Tree 8 by Ana Williamson Architect

Floor Plan of Third House by Hidden Studio Architecture & Design

Designed by Fredrick Liebhardt, the Clark Residence is a perfectly preserved time capsule in San Diego.

With walls of rock and incredible views of the San Jacinto Mountains, this Idyllwild house by Dennis Mcguire literally brings the outdoors in.

"You can see that language is still there with the sort of two pitched roofs. There is another pitched roof behind that as well, which is the main extension at the back of the house, but you can't really see it from the street,

Floor Plan of the House of Cascade

Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP used 87 translucent bricks to reframe a family’s connection to nature and the city.

BEFORE: Awkward posts closed off the kitchen.

The home’s expansive terrace and garden tows the line between privacy and connection. “You'll feel more in tune with nature—embracing sunlight, wind, and the sky—and loosely connected to the urban landscape,” shares Nakamura.

Rustic colored Spanish tiles line the roof of the one-level home, while wooden doors and window coverings allow for ample privacy.