Project category: Residential

This century-old, five-story townhouse was restored from ten studio apartments back to a single-family residence. The owners had previously lived in a large loft and wanted to transfer the expansive feeling of their loft to their townhouse. In order to … Continued

Located on the edge of a lush canyon in San Diego’s Mission Hills neighborhood, this project is an extensive remodel of a small cottage. The house was reoriented towards the canyon with the creation of a spacious open living space … Continued

Perched on the edge of a lush canyon in Mission Hills, these two speculative homes respond to their unique sites. The homes are low and unassuming from the street, but upon entering, the spaces unfold and the house cascades down … Continued

Taking advantage of its steeply sloped site, this single-family home provides panoramic ocean views and extensive outdoor living opportunities. The volume of the house steps back as it climbs the hillside, providing terraces on each level. Large pocketing glass doors … Continued

Although technically considered an addition/renovation, this project entailed constructing a virtually new structure. The existing two-story house was gutted, the roof removed, and an entire new wing added to the end of the structure. At the juncture between the existing … Continued

Located on a canyon above the ocean in Scripps Estates of La Jolla, this single-family home projects towards the canyon rim, maximizing views from all of the major rooms. The house wraps around the site, creating an internal, southern courtyard … Continued

This project is a studio for two artists wishing to create a new work space while minimizing the impact of any new construction on the natural landscape of their property. Conceived as a “bridge” spanning a small arroyo adjacent to … Continued

Perched on a hillside, this open yet intimate home opens up towards a canyon with glass pocket doors and cantilevered decks. Three sides of the living space virtually disappear, suspending the space among the eucalyptus grove and allowing the house … Continued

Sited on a long, linear oceanfront lot, this home maximizes views of the beach and mountains while providing privacy from neighboring houses. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom house is organized around a central garden with a guesthouse that contains the garage, and … Continued

Perched on a mountain top with expansive northwest views, this 10,500 SF house gently responds to the natural typography and steps down the hill. Each level spills out onto an exterior patio with massive glass pocket doors, creating a seamless … Continued