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Fergus Garber Architects Redesign Modern Maybeck in Atherton

Rustic wood-and-stone exterior with decorative trim, inviting front entrance.

Fergus Garber Architects redesigned the Modern Maybeck house in Atherton, California, embracing early 20th-century architectural principles. The design, completed in 2022, retains a few outer walls to preserve the home’s expansive footprint and reimagines the layout. The new home, inspired by Bernard Maybeck’s iconic style, features heavy timber specially sourced and assembled on-site, aiming to blend modern refinement with a sense of familiarity and ruggedness.

Russian Hill Residence 2: Redefining Urban Living in San Francisco

FeaturedAn open, modern living space with vibrant colors, geometric shapes, and abstract artwork.

This stunning Russian Hill Residence 2, designed by the acclaimed Dumican Mosey Architects, seamlessly blends modern architecture with the historic character of San Francisco, California. Situated in the dense, pedestrian-focused neighborhood, this 2022 renovation and reimagination of an early 1900s two-unit home showcases a visionary approach to maximizing space, light, and connection to the surrounding landscape.

Ribera Road: Maximizing Coastal Views in Eco-Friendly Home

Elevated modern home nestled in lush, mountainous landscape with striking tree silhouette.

Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects designed the Ribera Road residence, a modern vacation home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, for a three-generation family. The house, completed in 2022, maximizes the coastal site’s potential with expansive ocean and valley views, an infinity-edge plunge pool, and a series of outdoor decks, creating a year-round, sustainable oasis for the family.

Denton House: 1920s Home Revamped in Los Angeles

Modern green-painted home with large windows, surrounded by lush landscaping and trees.

In the historic Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, Denton House is a 1920s residence has been transformed by Martin Fenlon Architecture. This contemporary home blends seamlessly with the environment through its green fiber cement siding, chosen to complement the surrounding foliage. Key features include a new kitchen, dining area, and primary bedroom suite, all designed to enhance indoor-outdoor living.

Goodwater Collective: Reimagining the Post-Pandemic Workspace

A modern workspace with wooden furnishings, gray accents, and a prominent Goodwater Collective sign.

Goodwater Collective, a visionary co-working space designed by Atelier Cho Thompson, has transformed the traditional office into a dynamic “third place” in Burlingame, California. This modern office design seamlessly blends elements of coffee shops, lobbies, and social clubs, creating a flexible and inviting environment that caters to the evolving needs of post-pandemic work culture.

Oceanus: Modernizing a Midcentury Home in Los Angeles

FeaturedSpacious open-concept living room with modern furniture, natural materials, and expansive windows.

Architect Donald Luckenbill, a senior architect at the practice of Paul Rudolph, completed work on Oceanus House, a stunning modernist residence situated atop Mount Olympus in Los Angeles, United States, in 1992.

Good Project Company was tasked with a thoughtful modernization of the property, employing a reductive detailing strategy to emphasize the home’s striking horizontality and the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living areas.

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