The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 480 times in 2014. If it were a cable car, it would take about 8 trips...
As discussed in an earlier post Hide and Seek: "Can you see me now?" says the RIDGE-house, the visibility of this proposed residence from a defined Scenic Corridor was a primary concern. Rendered views of the proposed residence in-situ were produced and submitted in July of...
[caption id="attachment_584" align="aligncenter" width="547"] Dude, Where's my View At?[/caption] [caption id="attachment_585" align="aligncenter" width="547"] i-Phone Panorama[/caption] [caption id="attachment_583" align="aligncenter" width="547"] i-Phone Panorama[/caption] [caption id="attachment_587" align="aligncenter" width="547"] Good thing we had the Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition to get up here...
After studying the visual impacts the new second story addition would have on the neighborhood (see Hollywood Hills: Visual Impacts) with the installation of story poles, the impact of light and shadow came into question. Would the new second story affect the natural sunlight in...
Studying material options: [caption id="attachment_522" align="aligncenter" width="547"] Option 1: Curtain Wall with Dark Brown Patina Roof[/caption] [caption id="attachment_523" align="aligncenter" width="547"] Option 2: Curtain Wall with Green Copper Roof[/caption] [caption id="attachment_524" align="aligncenter" width="547"] Option 3: Weathered Wood Siding with Dark Brown Copper Roof[/caption] [caption id="attachment_525" align="aligncenter" width="547"] Option 4: Weathered...
After visiting the property and meeting with the client numerous times, the Hollywood Hills remodel is well on its way. We explored a few design options, ranging from a minimal approach to a full second story and new basement addition. In the end, capitalizing on...
I recently read two very different articles reviewing trends in single family housing. The first story comes from KPCC's Take Two and it features the "Tiny House" movement. A Los Angeles based couple built their dream home...
Custom Cabinetry designed for Wimbledon Cottage...
We recently scheduled a photo shoot of the completed Malibu Bluff Estate with our favorite photographer Simon Berlyn of Berlyn Photography. Here is a sneak peak: Be sure to stay tuned for the breathtaking interior shots! -hlj...
One of the best additions to our office: [caption id="attachment_454" align="aligncenter" width="547"] Let There Be Sound[/caption] The Sonos sound system has brought life to our office, allowing so to listen to all of our favorite Pandora Stations...
Hancock Park Bathroom Remodel includes a custom Blue and White Patchwork Tile wall. The inspiration came from a set of antique French Blue and White tiles found on eBay by Interior Designer Hillary Jane Hayne! What fun!! [caption id="attachment_451" align="aligncenter" width="547"] Shower Glass Installed[/caption] -hlj...