After three rainless weeks a welcome tropical shower blew into San Juan, Puerto Rico, one afternoon last May, awakening Casa...

Each of the home’s four staggered volumes is covered in a blanket of native grasses.

Nestled on the Pacific coastline, between Los Angeles’s sprawl and the Mexican border, San Diego is a surprisingly design-forward...

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

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.

When Im and David Schafer moved in together they faced the challenge of combining the contents of David’s 880-square-foot loft...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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

Designed by influential architect William Krisel, the three-bed, two-bath residence promises comfort and style.

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

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

A multi-generational home in San Diego, California, elegantly combines sustainability and luxury.

A secret reading niche, ample shelving, and even a feeding station for the family dog are integrated into this “Megacabinet” that...

An Eichler just south of San Francisco is carefully renovated in a way that respects the minimalist beauty of the original design.

Built by local architect Jim Jennings, the renovated home features pitched ceilings, board-and-batten walls, and a sparkling...

Gone is the red door—but you'll still recognize this home's famous facade from the opening credits of the ’90s hit series.

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

In the bustling Mission District, Windy Chien’s Victorian home bursts with creative energy.

After withstanding a hurricane, an oceanside round house in the Bahamas becomes a swoon-worthy getaway.

Neutra’s 1937 wood-sheathed home formally known as Darling House hits the market for the first time in San Francisco.

The 50-square-foot subterranean sleeping pods are expected to rent for $1,000 to $1,375 a month.

Jaime Derringer, founder and executive editor of Design Milk, leads a panel on Danish design and California modernism.

Aidlin Darling Design recasts an unremarkable midcentury home as a multigenerational retreat crowned by a living roof.