The Earthy Hacienda unfolds as a sunlit house in Bengaluru, India, shaped by Weespaces for a widely travelled couple. Drawing on Californian ease and Indian warmth, the home becomes a grounded backdrop for daily life and long-stay comfort. Across its rooms and terraces, a gentle palette and crafted details tie personal memories to a clear architectural vision.
Situated in Los Altos Hills, California, Materials Matter is a house designed by Fergus Garber Architects in 2021. This contemporary residence highlights timeless sophistication, featuring a striking façade that juxtaposes a gray standing seam metal roof with velvety stucco, complemented by dark wooden headers. Inside, expansive spaces like the great room and kitchen boast high-end materials, while custom storage solutions and a stylish staircase enhance functionality and aesthetics.
Meadow House is a house designed by Mark English Architects in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Mark English Architects also designed the interior of the residence, which showcases features influenced by Korean and Californian styles.
The house is nestled within the Santa Lucia Preserve and boasts elements like deep terraces, wide corridors, and a sunken lounge that provide an inviting connection to the surrounding landscape.
Sydney architect David Parsons has breathed new life into a Californian Classic bungalow in the leafy suburb of Rosebery, transforming it into a sun-drenched sanctuary that celebrates seamless indoor-outdoor living. Designed in 2022, this comprehensive renovation fulfilled the clients’ vision for an additional level with two bedrooms and an ensuite, a redesigned open-plan living area, and a new double garage.
Balancing heritage and height restrictions with the need for ample sunlight was a key challenge, but the meticulous design process, aided by 3D modelling, resulted in a solution that met all requirements.