architecture Tag

Architectural Record's recent article "The Sea Ranch at 50" by Cathleen McGuigan looked at the forward thinking 1960's architectural "utopia" and prompted us to dig through our archives...

13 April, 2015

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...

15 December, 2014

[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...

20 November, 2014

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...

25 September, 2014

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...

27 June, 2014

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...

11 June, 2014

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...

13 May, 2014

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...

03 March, 2014