UYEMURA RESIDENCE This house employs Asian motifs to reflect the Japanese American heritage of our client. The continuous surface of an origami-like roof floats above the ground. It shapes and responds to the character of the 3 spaces it shelters
       
     
Projects / Uyemura
CHENEY RESIDENCE A beautiful semi-rural site was purchased for its view to a large field and mountain ridge to the north. The original house has been torn down and a new one built on the existing foundation. A limited budget and short time frame
       
     
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Projects / Van Straaten
SHULMAN RESIDENCE This house pays homage to while re-interpreting early southern California modernist residential architecture. The interplay of solid wall and large glazed openings create an intimate connection with the outdoor gardens and natural
       
     
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KLEIN ADDITION & REMODEL An undistinguished 1970's tract house was transformed over a number of years with two remodels and additions. The main living spaces were reconfigured, the bedroom wing was completely rebuilt and extended and a second s
       
     
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LUNA RIVERA RESIDENCE The site for this house is located in high-elevation snow country. It is flat at the front and covered with Wild Oak, while the rear is a very steep pine covered hillside. The house is placed at the junction of the flat and
       
     
Projects / Luna Rivera
       
     
Projects / Jenkala
BLUM A typical grass rear yard was transformed into a place for both entertaining and meditation. These conflicting functions were resolved by creating two areas separated by a change in level. A concrete water pond was placed at this transition.
       
     
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WRIGHT RESIDENCE An existing backyard was transformed into a contemporary environment for Southern California outdoor entertaining. Granite pavers define a new enlarged rear patio, walkways and gazebo patio at the far end of the pool. The existing
       
     
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BURTON BRUMER REMODEL This house synthesizes our client’s preference for a Japanese styled Southern California Ranch. Located in the high-risk fire zone foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, it utilizes thick Ipe fire-rated wood boards on much
       
     
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