Steel Rather Than Wood As a design-build firm, we are constantly focused on the integrity of the materials we use as well as the sustainability and the longevity of those materials when determining what to use to achieve our design …
Living right on the beach is a dream. When your front yard is made of sand, you wake up each day to the sounds of waves crashing and you toast each night to the beautiful colors of the sunset …
Bringing Nature into the Design of a Modern Style Home This week we are featuring some design elements of the recently completed Sunset, Pacific Palisades Project. The homeowners wanted a modern style home, but wanted it to feel warm and …
Converting an attic to usable space requires two things. First, you need the proper ceiling height to make the space usable and second you need a way to access the space. We recently completed an extensive, whole house remodel at …
After a recent client meeting in Rancho Palos Verdes, I had the opportunity to visit one of my favorite places, the Wayfarers Chapel. A creation of renowned architect Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Chapel is considered one …
The Family Dog As architects and builders, we deliberate over every aspect of a home. From the overall size, proportion, and feel of the space, we try to think through every scenario for the people for whom we are building …
Imagine having a 14-foot-tall door as the front entry to your home. A door that is this scale is a dramatic design element that makes a big statement when welcoming friends and family. It is grand, sophisticated, and modern. My …
Master Bath Vanity Island Why are bathroom vanities always against the wall? This standard configuration may work for most, but one of our clients wanted to take a different approach to the conventional bathroom layout. Our client stated that looking …
How do you create a bunk room for a family of all boys? A bunk room that sleeps 7? A sleeping quarters boys would love to be in that can stand up to play, but be safe for four brothers …
What does it look like when you are building a foundation for a new structure or adding on to an existing house? The start of each building project where you are either adding up or on to an existing structure …
