California Archives

Blurring Boundaries: A Klopf Architecture Mid-Century Modern Marvel

Jenn Thornton October 18, 2023

Perched atop a rocky hill in Sonoma, California, Klopf Architecture’s latest creation seamlessly marries the essence of mid-century modern design with a contemporary twist. With

Among the Pines: Olson Kundig

Jenn Thornton January 11, 2023

A stunning residential showpiece designed by Tom Kundig FAIA, RIBA from Olson Kundig architecture firm and with fellow architect Greg Faulkner in the mountain town

Craig Steely: Radical Transparency

Jenn Thornton April 6, 2022

With Pam and Paul’s House, an unambiguously work of modern architecture in Cupertino, California, architect Craig Steely is in his element—at the intersection between the

California Retreat: SkB Architects’ Sonoma Farmhouse

Karine Monié March 24, 2022

Built in 2018 on a 25,682-square-foot plot surrounded by oak and fruit trees—which were preserved as much as possible—the property comprises two main structures: the

Joshua Tree’s Posada House is Immersed in Nature

Karine Monié May 29, 2020

Bordering Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, thoughtfully designed Posada is a charming five-suite inn with spaces immersed in nature.

Sustainable Design By Modern Design Practitioners

Jenn Thornton April 3, 2020

Modern practitioners of ethically-driven design are reshaping the future with sustainable solutions that meet the moment.

Walker Warner Architects: House of Flowers

Karine Monié April 3, 2020

Located between the gridded vineyard and agricultural fields of the Russian River, a 15.5-acre estate is transformed to host the celebration of wine and food

Jay Jeffers Creating Spaces With Soul

Karine Monié May 2, 2019

Always striving to create spaces with soul that feel collected over time, Jay Jeffers and his team worked hard to help the owners of this

Santiago Arana’s 568 N. Tigertail: Sophisticated Masterpiece

Abigail Stone December 8, 2017

From quality materials and craftsmanship to five-star amenities, like a 10-car garage, pool, roof deck, elevator, front and back staircase, and service entrance, this eight-bedroom

Housing and the Senate Tax Plan: What Now?

DIGS December 4, 2017

According to RisMedia, members of the real estate industry are responding to the passage of the Senate tax plan, which chiefly includes a 20 percent

Lindsay Pennington: Weaving Timeless Elegance into Modern Spaces

Jenn Thornton September 6, 2017

Meet Lindsay Pennington, the interior designer seamlessly blending Southern charm with contemporary allure in California. Her journey from law to design reflects her unwavering passion.

California & Mexico Collide in a New Exhibition at LACMA

Jenn Thornton August 23, 2017

This September, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents its forthcoming exhibit, Found in Translation: Design in California and Mexico, 1915-1985 as part of