Fuss all you like about sprinklers and guardrails, we need building codes. Here's how to get your architect to play along.

The benefits of using local stone in a building's structure are multifold.

In Palm Springs, California, “midcentury modern” connotes more than just Eames chairs and glass walls; it also hints at Hollywood...

At the decades-old tile company in Aromas, California, everything is made to order and produced meticulously by hand.

As a buzzing seaside town known for its bohemian spirit, lively boardwalk, funky boutiques, and picturesque canals, Venice Beach...

Built in 1971, this well-maintained home features expansive windows, ample outdoor space, and tasteful updates suited for the...

Nestled on a steep slope near the iconic Muir Woods in California, a pair of outbuildings offer a sublime connection to Mother...

Cement tiles, terrazzo, and exposed shiplap boards are just a few traditional building materials that are experiencing a...

This is California dreaming at its finest.

Pasadena’s only Case Study House, carefully restored in 2012, follows the slope of its site and emphasizes indoor/outdoor living.

Surrounded by eucalyptus and oak trees, this well-appointed Pasadena home by architect Roland Russell benefits from a central...

Two tech professionals living in an early 1970s Eichler home in Silicon Valley desired a more open space for their young kids to...

Ah, the Golden State! From the mountains to the ocean, these California homes take modern architecture and design to the next...

Two Los Angeles designers resuscitate a down-at-the-heel midcentury by the legendary architect—and give fans a chance to spend...

With their main components manufactured in a factory and assembled on-site, prefab homes often cost less to build, offer a higher...

Originally designed by pioneering Bay Area architect Joseph Esherick, this 684-square-foot cabin has been lovingly restored and...

After commissioning Klopf Architecture to design an addition to their ranch-style property more than 10 years ago, a Burlingame,...

From 1949 to 1966, Joseph Eichler collaborated with renowned architects to build some 11,000 of his trademark tract houses across...

With its organic, horizontal silhouette, raw concrete facade, and Bauhaus-leaning interiors, this midcentury nature retreat...