San Diego, CA
Nestled on the Pacific coastline, between Los Angeles’s sprawl and the Mexican border, San Diego is a surprisingly design-forward...
A Lavish, Landscaped Estate Seeks $18M in Montecito, CA
Set on nearly three acres in the heart of Montecito's Upper Village, the sprawling, Spanish-style home presents over 8,500 square...
A Luminous Estate Overlooking the Ocean Seeks $8M in Malibu, CA
Surrounded by state parkland, the five-bedroom home also comes with a detached guest house and 780-square-foot garage.
A Redwood-Clad Craftsman With Japanese Influences Asks $1.35M in Berkeley, CA
Reconstructed by Kip Mesirow, the renowned local builder behind Berkeley’s famed Chez Panisse restaurant, the 1,736-square-foot...
A Luminous Five-Bedroom With Scandinavian Vibes Asks $3.6M in Berkeley, CA
The custom-designed Wave House boasts floor-to-ceiling windows which frame sweeping bay views.
A Restored Midcentury Wrapped Around a Reflecting Pool Lists for $1.39M in Sacramento, CA
Designed by prominent local architect John Harvey Carter, the 1968 home incorporates Japanese design influences and features a...
A Redwood-Clad Home With Panoramic Views Asks $1.8 Million in Berkeley, CA
The 1981 residence is teeming with original details across its two floors.
A Tree House–Like Dwelling Near the Coastline Seeks $3.89M in Santa Monica, CA
The thoughtfully renovated residence was designed in 1981 by local architect Thane Roberts.
A Respectfully Renovated “Super Eichler” Asks $2.5M in Walnut Creek, CA
The 1969 residence by architect Claude Oakland sits in the Northgate neighborhood—the last East Bay development of Eichler homes.
A Lavish Contemporary With Awe-Inspiring Views Asks $5M in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Located minutes from Cielo Village, the 2016 home promotes indoor/outdoor living with large terraces and a sparkling backyard...
An Airy Abode With Intimate Indoor/Outdoor Vibes Seeks $2.5M in Rancho Mirage, CA
Designed by desert icon Steve Chase, the restored 1986 home sits in the heart of the Morningside Country Club and features a...
A Midcentury-Modern Home With Floor-to-Ceiling Windows Seeks $1.4M in Berkeley, CA
The two-bedroom, three-bathroom residence features an all-redwood interior with massive, glazed openings that offer unbeatable...
Hollywood Star Kim Novak’s Dramatic Former Cliff House Hits the Market in Carmel, CA
Perched atop a rocky two-acre lot overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the enchanting 1957 home is now seeking a whopping $12.5 million.
A Standout Home by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Grandson Lists for $2.9M in La Crescenta, CA
Curvilinear concrete walls, slanted skylights, and a two-story oval fireplace are just some of the highlights.
Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.’s Landmark 1926 Derby House Seeks $3.3M in Glendale, CA
The Mayan Revival–style residence is clad in ornamental concrete textile blocks cast in sand from the nearby Chevy Chase Canyon.
A Passive House in the Netherlands Embodies 5 Tips to Consider When Planning Your Own
This 2,500-square-foot Passive House was built using a panelized system—meaning the parts of the house were delivered from the...
Innovation Hub: ULI Spring Meeting in San Diego
'Innovate' was the buzzword at the Urban Land Institute’s spring conference in San Diego, May 15-17, where some 3,500 planners,...
A Designer Transforms a Crumbling Brooklyn Brownstone Into a Live/Work Haven for $950K
Uli Wagner upgrades a historic brownstone in Fort Greene while preserving its original beauty and character.
Green Renovation of Victorian Home in Healdsburg, CA
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7 Tiny Home Companies to Consider on the West Coast
These design-forward home builders on the West Coast are crafting tiny dwellings that are big on style and sustainability.
11 A-Frame Cabins For A-Grade Getaways
Sophisticated and undeniably modern, A-frame houses still exude a certain simple and rustic charm, especially when it comes to...
Soak Up Classic Midcentury Vibes in This Orinda Home Asking $1.2M
Built in 1956, this modest midcentury conveys the charm of its era with vaulted wood ceilings, lots of glass, and a hefty stone...
A Donald Olsen–Designed Midcentury Seeks $1.7M in Berkeley, CA
The Berkeley Hills home underwent a thoughtful renovation by the current owners, an architect couple—one of whom is a former...
Own Comedian Adam Carolla’s Renovated L.A. Midcentury For $3.4M
After a thorough renovation, American comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla has listed his Los Angeles family home.
A Renovated Midcentury With Indoor/Outdoor Spaces Asks $2.8M in Santa Barbara, CA
The four-bedroom home opens to 800 square feet of landscaped gardens and a private patio with an al fresco dining area, a fire...
A Private California Compound Hits the Market at $5M
Comprised of a stunning grand estate, as well as a reinvented pool/guest house, this expansive private compound in Pasadena is...
20 Modern American Farmhouses That Update Tradition
With a strong connection to the land and a nostalgic silhouette, there's something special about farmhouses that recalls a bygone...
Michael and Eva Chow’s Former Mansion in Los Angeles Asks $70M
Located just down the street from the Playboy Mansion, this extravagant estate features gallery-like living spaces and a...
Grab This Light-Filled L.A. Midcentury by A. Quincy Jones For $629K
Recently restored, this sun-soaked Southern Californian home boasts many hallmarks of midcentury design.
A Los Angeles Midcentury Time Capsule by A. Quincy Jones Lists for $3M
The Richard and Helen Arens House is one of the best surviving examples of the Mutual Housing Association’s postwar experiment.
A 1958 Post-and-Beam, Now a Restored Midcentury Haven, Asks $1.9M
The current owners spent the last two decades restoring the original details of this home—which could be a Neutra design—and now...
Grab This 1937 Redwood-Wrapped Residence in Eagle Rock for $1.3M
The L-shaped home elegantly blends concrete, wood, and vintage furnishings for a decidedly modern and hip look.
A Winsome Midcentury Show House in Palm Springs Lists for $875K
Showcased during Modernism Week 2019, this renovated Alexander home was designed by William Krisel.
12 Rising Creators to Know Right Now
From muralists and ceramicists, to fiber artists and furniture makers, these 12 creatives speak out about what drives their...
The Only Surviving Craig Ellwood Case Study House Asks $2.9M
Recently listed for $2,995,000, Case Study House #16 was the first of three houses Ellwood designed for the program—and it’s the...
Own This Neutra-Designed Midcentury Stunner for $2M
Overlooking California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula, the 1950 Coe House celebrates organic modernism and picturesque ocean views.

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