4/Way House by Deegan-Day responds to "allure and danger" of LA site
US studio Deegan-Day Design & Architecture has designed a California weekend home to hold strong against wildfire and capitalise on views. More
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Fuse Architects renovates pyramidal 1960s coastal house in California
US studio Fuse Architects added cedar cladding, expanded the windows and brightened the interiors of the Plover House on the coast of California. More
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"Shifting volumes" make up Cole Valley Residence in San Francisco by Jensen Architects
US studio Jensen Architects has created a tall hillside home featuring expansive views and an elevator that will enable the owners to stay in the home as they age. More
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Suspension House by Fougeron Architecture spans a California creek
Zinc cladding and large stretches of glass feature in a holiday home bridging a creek that was remodelled and enlarged by American studio Fougeron Architecture. More
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Wildfires influence design of Campout House in northern California
Non-combustible materials form the exterior of a cabin near Lake Tahoe that was designed by US studio Faulkner Architects to serve as a "base camp" for an active family. More
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SAW revamps Spanish-style Wraparound House in San Francisco
Architecture studio SAW incorporated curved elements and multiple staircases in its renovation of a 1930s dwelling that is meant to reconsider the "notion of groundedness". More
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Eric Owen Moss designs experimental A+M House for himself in Los Angeles
California studio Eric Owen Moss Architects has completed a three-storey home that changes shape as it rises and features an industrial-strength rubber coating. More
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Tom Kundig designs Truckee home with metal "treehouse" for Faulkner Architects founder
Seattle architecture studio Olson Kundig Architects has collaborated with Greg Faulkner and his wife Lesa to create a home in a Californian forest that incorporates a steel-clad tower. More
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Studio Schicketanz embeds weekend home into hillside in California’s Big Sur
US firm Studio Schicketanz has completed a low-lying, coastal house for a Silicon Valley family with facades that were kept "quiet and simple" in deference to natural terrain. More
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Edmonds + Lee Architects adds gabled rear extension to San Francisco home
California studio Edmonds + Lee Architects has created a tall, gabled addition in the back of a Craftsman-style home that differs greatly from the "cozy" front facade. More
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OWIU creates tranquil environment in mid-century LA home
California studio OWIU has revamped the interior of a 1950s home, adding elements that were inspired by traditional Japanese inns to create a peaceful environment. More
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Annie Barrett and Hye-Young Chung create a "home within a house" in Los Angeles
Blackened wood facades, a central cube for sleeping and meditation, and light-filled rooms feature in a California home that was designed by US architects Annie Barrett and Hye-Young Chung for art-loving clients. More
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Walker Workshop tucks Rustic Canyon house into Los Angeles site
US studio Walker Workshop acted as both architect and general contractor to create a southern California home that features stucco cladding and a distinctive window system. More
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Woods + Dangaran creates Desert Palisades house for rocky site in Palm Springs
Patinated brass panels and extra-clear glass form the facades of a weekend dwelling designed by Woods + Dangaran for a boulder-strewn site in southern California. More
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Heusch restores Beverly Hills home to honour original design
Architecture firm Heusch has renovated this Beverly Hills villa, referencing historical images to remodel the home more closely to its original construction. More
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Anacapa Architecture overhauls Vista Residence to frame views of California landscape
Blackened wood and large stretches of glass form the exterior of a 1970s home that has been renovated by American studio Anacapa Architecture. More
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Klopf Architecture updates San Francisco home with "modern inversion"
Klopf Architecture has reconfigured a San Francisco home to create an open-concept living space that faces onto the backyard. More
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Mesh canopy shades California desert retreat by Kovac Design Studio
Guest suites cluster around an expansive living area at this California mansion, which Kovac Design Studio designed to emulate a boutique hotel. More
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David Saik gives Emeco a cactus-filled Californian brand home
US furniture brand Emeco has worked with architect David Saik to convert an old sewing factory in Los Angeles into a multipurpose hub and "conversation place" with a cactus growing from the ground indoors. More
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Gluck+ covers Hollywood Hills home with an angular roof
A faceted roof on slender columns tops this home by Gluck+ in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills neighbourhood, covering the residence "like a parasol". More
