--- title: "House + House Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/house-house-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476477547 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1476477547.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "House + House Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7623309c0d97beab_8355-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "427 Chestnut Street #3, San Francisco, California 94133, United States" latitude: 37.8002 longitude: -122.4091 phone: "(415) 474-2112" website: http://www.houseandhouse.com rating: 5 review_count: 44 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 1757 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # House + House Architects Original Houzz profile: [House + House Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/house-house-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476477547) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Daly City, Alameda, South San Francisco, El Cerrito, Albany, Mill Valley, Larkspur, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Piedmont, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, Brisbane, Marin City, Belvedere, Colma, Muir Beach, Belvedere Tiburon, Lake Tahoe, Mendocino County, Mexico, San Miguel de Allende - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (44 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves For over 40 years House + House Architects have crafted intimate, personal architecture. Through careful analysis, Steven and Cathi House mold each project into a unique, magical and harmonious environment. Deeply sensitive to elements of form, color, natural light, and movement, House + House creates a tangible spirit within each home, molded to the process of living. Committed to sustainability, their work focuses on enduring design principles incorporating natural light and ventilation, passive solar heating, grey/rain water systems, recycled materials, the development of microclimates and strong connections to the outdoors. 

 House + House has produced a diverse body of work reflecting their passion for site specific, well choreographed buildings in California, Florida, Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. In 1989 "Architecture" magazine featured House + House in their Discovery Issue on emerging talent. Since then, they have received over 50 design awards and their work has been featured in numerous national and international publications including two monographs, "House + House Architects: Choreographing Space" (1999) and "Houses in the Sun: light movement embrace" (2008). Steven and Cathi have lectured extensively throughout the United States and Mexico, and both have served on the Dean's Advisory Board and the Advisory Council for the School of Architecture + Design at Virginia Tech. They have established CASA, The Center for Architecture, Sustainability + Art, a study abroad program based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

 For over 40 years they have traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America documenting vernacular architecture. Their stunning book, "Mediterranean Villages: An Architectural Journey", (2004), celebrates their investigations of villages throughout the Mediterranean - the hilltowns of central Italy, the Aegean Islands of Greece, the Dalmatian coast and the Andalusian region of southern Spain. Their book, "Villages of West Africa: an intimate journey across time" (2018), documents the people, land, villages, textiles and vernacular architecture across seven countries in West Africa. Their recently published book, "San Miguel de Allende: the soul of Mexico" (2023), captures the beauty of San Miguel’s 17th century architecture, its people, festivals and charming cobblestone streets, shared in more than 700 masterful images and accompanying text to present the heart and soul of this impressive city. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Universal Design - Home Restoration ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - San Francisco - Oakland - Berkeley - Richmond - Daly City - Alameda - South San Francisco - El Cerrito - Albany - Mill Valley - Larkspur - Emeryville - Tamalpais-Homestead Valley - Piedmont - Corte Madera - Tiburon - Sausalito - Brisbane - Marin City - Belvedere - Colma - Muir Beach - Belvedere Tiburon - Lake Tahoe - Mendocino County - Mexico - San Miguel de Allende ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | House + House Architects | | Address | 427 Chestnut Street \#3, San Francisco, California 94133, United States | | Phone | (415) 474-2112 | | Website | http://www.houseandhouse.com | | License Number | C10224 | | Followers on Houzz | 1757 | ## Offers (DEMO) OFFERS _(DEMO) DISCLAIMER_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [House + House Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/house-house-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476477547) - **Website:** http://www.houseandhouse.com - **Phone:** (415) 474-2112 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA Accessibility is Beautiful Design Award, AIA Housing Award, AIA East Bay Award, ASID Grand Award, Custom Home Award, Met Home of the Year Award, California Home & Design Award, Berkeley Architectural Heritage Award, Builder's Choice Design Award, Gentry Home Excellence Design Award - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [American Institute of Architects, San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-institute-of-architects-san-francisco-pfvwus-pf~788533068) - [Architecture For Humanity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/architecture-for-humanity-pfvwus-pf~344158813) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIACC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aiacc-pfvwus-pf~1863350404) - [Virginia Tech Architecture & Urban Studies](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/virginia-tech-architecture-and-urban-studies-pfvwus-pf~1419354857) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 44 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★ — Debra Thompson, Dec. 2018** > If you begin with Louis Sullivan’s “Form Follows Function,” then add a dose of humanity, you have codified the approach to architectural design utilized by Cathi and Steven House of House & House Architects. Our home, excemplifies the H&H process for defining a living space that functions well in spacial movement, and as required for our lifestyle, light saturation and natural air circulation. Completed in 2018, we move through the small, lot constrained, space and remind ourselves that, “yes, we do deserve to live in this beautiful, interesting and highly functional contemporary space.” We are grateful to H&H for the process that has so successfully driven the appropriateness of our home in Mexico. **★★★★★ — Jan Rife, Dec. 2017** > Building a home in San Miguel de Allende with Cathi and Steven House and their building team led by Guadalupe Gonzales has been an adventure. The building of the house took twice as long as we were told to expect, and that took its toll on my husband and me, but now that it is finally finished, we are happy. Imagine a lot twenty feet wide by one hundred feet long. (Yes, twenty feet wide!) Thanks to House+House and the skill of their team, what has emerged on this small space is nothing short of a miracle. Tall stone pillars greet you as you enter. The house meanders; people get lost in it. Nothing feels small; it feels BIG. It has attitude, but it's gentle. This house is a work of art. Our two major goals were to maximize light and air. House+House have done that and much more. Multiple patio spaces pull light and air throughout the structure. Skylights, large and small, abound. Surfaces, shapes and colors provide rhythm throughout. Shadows change as the sun moves through the sky from hour to hour, from season to season. It's more than a house; it's an experience. Confession: I'm horrible at reading plans. I didn't get excited about the house plan on paper. It looked OK; I just couldn't picture it. Then as as the structure emerged and revealed itself in 3D, it knocked my socks off. Over and over again, I discovered things -- skylights, angles, shadows -- and fell deeply in love with what I saw. Cathi is brilliant. She and Steven are kind, warm, thoughtful people. They care about their work -- about its quality, integrity and how it will fit into the present and future San Miguel. Long after we are gone, this home will be a place of peace and beauty. **★★★★★ — Karen House, Dec. 2016** > If you want architects to do your remodel that will give you your perfect home then, please consider Cathi and Steven House of House + House Architects as your architect team. > > I found them while searching through Houzz looking for a style I liked for the remodeling of my retirement home. I was attracted to a beautiful bathroom they had designed, the color of the wall, the swoop of the tub and its color were visually exciting. When looking at more of their fabulous work as featured on their website, I realized I wanted their touch on my remodel. > > I sent an email to them from the link on the Houzz page and was promptly answered. After meeting with them in their San Francisco office I signed the contract and their remodeling magic design began. > > The remodel drawings were done in a short time frame and they worked well with my contractor. They not only recommended structural changes but also, design elements, fixture elements, lighting and color combinations to make my home beautiful for me. > > When I needed to cut the project into two parts do to financial issues they were very accommodating in cutting the project into two parts. Part one was completed in February 2016 and part two was completed in November 2016. > > I now live in my retirement home with all of the elements coming together making me feel like I am truly coming home to my beautiful home that reflects my style. > > Thank you Cathi and Steven House > House + House Architects **★★★★★ — Cecil Quintana, Dec. 2016** > Had a great relationship with the architects of our project. We had a remodel on our house purchased in San Miguel de Allende. They gave us a great design and advice on getting the kitchen and dining > room addition. They were available through the project and kept us informed throughout. **★★★★★ — Kathleen Ryals, Nov. 2016** > Steven and Cathi House were the architects on our home remodel in San Francisco. We both began and ended the project in 2016 and were overjoyed at not only their design work, but on how they worked with the City, with our builder and how they incorporated what was important to us into the project. They begin with a detailed questionnaire, that you fill out separately from your partner, about how you live in your space and move through your home. They incorporate all that information into creating spaces that use light, angles, social needs, privacy needs and design priorities - creating a home we can't wait to get back to each night. They worked seamlessly with the City of San Francisco (which is no small task) and suggested a builder that fit our project and our personalities. They take pride in their projects and worked tirelessly to make sure we got what we wanted. Our budget was small but that did not deter them from pushing for the finest materials and finishes to maximize the resources we did have. Lastly, they respected the history in our home (built in 1900) and helped us preserve what was worth saving and modernizing that which needed it! I recommend them wholeheartedly. **★★★★★ — Jeff Joslin, Nov. 2016** > Cathi and Steven are stellar designers and thoughtful communicators. They also have well-evolved relationships with the contractors they work, ensuring best pricing and coordination. > > We dared to take this remodel on while engage and veering towards a wedding. Thanks to them, the remodel was smooth and we made it joyfully and stress-free to the wedding! **★★★★★ — house1245, Dec. 2015** > We worked with House+House back in 1990 for our major kitchen/ family room remodeling. We’re totally thrilled with the transformation, the project was published in numerous local and international publications back then. We enjoyed our remodeling ever since and still looks very updated today as visitor would not believe it was done so long ago… > This year, 25 years later, we decided to update our master bath so we contacted Steven and Cathi to see if they can work with us on such a small project and yes, it was a blessing that they did and once again, the transformation was as awesome as we expected. Steven and Cathi are such perfectionist in every aspect, with their expertise on light, form and function…the project have became another art piece in our house by House + House. Thank you so much! **★★★★★ — artinfortuna, Dec. 2015** > Earlier this year in 2015 we had a one bedroom one bath addition to our 1886 Victorian home completed. The 800 square-foot two-story addition was designed by the architectural firm of House and House with the overriding theme being a matched continuation of the existing Victorian elements. This request was masterfully met from all angles of our new addition which has received a continuing array of praise from friends and neighbors alike. As the original house is located on a fairly steep grade, much consideration was given to the inclusion of an additional 400 ft.² walk-in basement and retaining wall which, when tied together with the original structure, greatly enhance the overall long-term foundational integrity of our house. With the 17 windows incorporated and second-story completely open floorplan, there is natural light brightening up all rooms which includes a master bedroom, a large walk-in closet, a tiled full bathroom and walk-in shower and a second smaller walk-in closet along with the 400sf 2nd story sewing/Ebay/work room. All interior details, wiring, lighting, switches, stairs, windows, doors, etc. were fully considered with functionality and aesthetics being wonderfully attained. Both of us were super happy with all aspects of our new addition. **★★★★★ — ac\_glaser, Nov. 2015** > We highly recommend House & House Architects. > My husband and I just finished our remodel on our Mystic, Ct home. The work involved a roof line adjustment, a foundation to support the new enlarged kitchen and removing existing walls to open the kitchen to the dining area and front gathering area. The completed project was even more beautiful than we envisioned. > What we love about their designs is the ability to simplify the living space, open up spaces and let in lots more light. Looking at the approved plans I was able to envision the new space and understand all that was going to happen. > Cathi and Steven House are very warm and understanding people with excellent communication skills. They listened carefully to what we wanted and gave us that plus much more. The attention to detail is outstanding. They envision how we will live in our new space and anticipate our needs. Inviting the outside beauty inside is also what they accomplish beautifully. > During the construction process they worked closely with our general contractor and they were readily available to us if we had a question or concern. > Our contractor, Salt Box Kitchens, in Mystic, CT. was wonderful to work with. **★★★★★ — carlosmaier, Nov. 2015** > House + House Architects have a carefully developed process to find out what you are looking for in a house designed by them. It was the most creative experience we had working with Cathi and Steven House which resulted in the dream house being finished next week in San Miguel de Allende. Cathi House understood and translated our wishes and desires and designed a house that is unique to us and blends perfectly into the Mexican neighborhood and the historic style of this magical city. **★★★★★ — belindaslee, Dec. 2014** > Steven and Cathi House helped me remodel and redesign my house this year (2014) -- a house that they had originally designed over ten years ago long before I had purchased the home. They were wonderful to work with from beginning to end -- so full of wonderfully creative and out-of-the-box ideas. They helped me manage the renovation in a way that helped build my own aesthetic into the house while still respecting the overall look and feel of the home. They also had a great sense of what to splurge on and what was not worth the extra money -- something that was incredibly helpful as I tried to mind my renovation budget. Additionally, they have a remarkable talent for combining together different colors, materials and textures. They made some suggestions about carpets and wall colors that I was not really sure about, but I put my trust in them and they did not steer me wrong! **★★★★★ — zackg, Dec. 2014** > I worked with House & House on our Mill Valley remodel in 2014. They brought to the project a focus and vision that made our decision making process simple and clear. Their attention to detail was truly incredible as they constantly brought up points that we would never have considered on our own. Most importantly their ability to help us prioritize and make decisions when my wife and I found ourselves at an impasse was critical to keep the project on track. I highly recommend House + House ## Selected projects - [House for Two Architects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-for-two-architects-pj-vj~147628) - Location: San Miguel de Allende, Gto. - Photos: 18 - Description: Long ago an unpretentious hacienda graced the center of a beautiful Mexican village of cobbled stone streets and colorful, bougainvillea draped walls echoing with the sounds of church bells. Over the centuries the land was divided and pieces were sold. Eventually, all that was left was the back door and a few storage sheds on a tiny piece of property. This is what we started with - a beautiful old door that led to remnants of buildings on a piece of land 37 feet by 52 feet, five blocks from the… - [Casa San Francisco](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-san-francisco-pj-vj~237844) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 20 - Description: In one of San Francisco's quaint hillside neighborhoods this renovation and addition transforms a deteriorating Victorian house into a contemporary home filled with light and layered with a rich palette of materials. A new color scheme, decorative moldings, broad windows and terraced gardens are respectful of its setting yet add sparkle and texture to the street. While the exterior improvements were primarily cosmetic to allow this home to blend into its traditional neighborhood, the interior wa… - [Sleepy Hollow Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sleepy-hollow-residence-pj-vj~12860) - Location: Marin County, CA - Photos: 31 - Description: Perched on a southern slope in Marin County with spectacular views to Mount Tamalpias, this new 3,500 square foot home gently embraces its site. To take advantage of the site's limited flat area the two story home is pushed into the hillside to provide a level entry garden/courtyard. A colored concrete walkway leads from the detached garage through the landscaped entry garden to the front door. At the upper level the living, dining, kitchen, and master suite have wide expanses of glass to the mo… - [Casa Renacimiento](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-renacimiento-pj-vj~15385) - Location: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato - Photos: 24 - Description: In the high desert of central Mexico an abandoned rattan factory sat decaying among ancient trees by the Rio Laja. A ceramic artist and a writer saw in the property a new life with home and studio. The two existing buildings offered little inspiration, but the survey provided core ideas for the design. An alignment to the ancient church of Atotonilco led to the forms and choreography of movement through the buildings. A meandering driveway allows the approach to be a discovery. The buildings ris… - [Dos Iguanas Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dos-iguanas-residence-pj-vj~12669) - Location: Glen Ellen, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: Spread over its gently sloping site like a pile of building blocks, this 3,200 square foot home opens to and embraces its site with terraces and courtyards on every side. Bold forms cast strong shadows and lay against each other in constantly changing configurations. Red and ochre stucco contrast the intense blue sky and deep green of the pines; charcoal grey cedar trellises and window framing compliments the weathered bark of the oak clusters. The living, dining, kitchen and master suite at the… - [Casa Diez Agaves](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-diez-agaves-pj-vj~1698358) - Location: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato - Photos: 25 - [Lord Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lord-residence-pj-vj~246357) - Location: Belmont, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: Stepping down a terraced hillside nestled at the end of a long driveway, this 2,400 square foot home was designed for an artist and a landscape contractor. House + House worked carefully with the owners to incorporate their dreams into a carefully articulated home, fully responsive to its site. To take advantage of the slope, the house is organized in three layers. With the garage and living spaces at the middle, studio and guest spaces below, and the master suite and office above, the home’s si… - [Stine Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stine-residence-pj-vj~15386) - Location: Woodside, CA - Photos: 7 - [Casa Cabo Pulmo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-cabo-pulmo-pj-vj~12638) - Location: Cabo Pulmo, Baja California Sur - Photos: 20 - Description: Situated in a secluded fishing village on the Baja Peninsula this new home incorporates every manner of passive and active solar design, cross ventilation, convection, and shading to make it comfortable in a harsh desert environment on the Sea of Cortes. In addition to its ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’ features, this home was designed to be fully accessible to people with disabilities. Organized on two levels the primary living and sleeping spaces are on the upper floor while the guest suites includ… - [Nelson Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nelson-residence-pj-vj~13018) - Location: Philo, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: Two hours north of San Francisco in the California wine country this 60-foot by 60-foot square home with an interior garden courtyard and deep-set porches on two sides manifests a serene form in an untamed landscape. Designed for an industrial designer and an artist, this retreat is completely wrapped with corrugated galvanized steel, reflecting the sky and trees, changing color throughout the day, sometimes sparkling and other times almost invisible. The 30-acre site in the Anderson Valley, par… - [Casa de Nueva Esperanza](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-de-nueva-esperanza-pj-vj~159240) - Location: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato - Photos: 17 - Description: Nestled into the quiet middle of a block in the historic center of the beautiful colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, this new 1,800 square foot home and 1,300 square foot art studio is accessed through a series of gardens and courtyards. Pairs of hand crafted tall steel doors with geometric curving lines and dimpled markings offer separate access to both the main house and the art studio. The living, dining, kitchen, powder and master suite as well as the art studio is located on the ground… - [Parrot Tree Plantation Resort](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parrot-tree-plantation-resort-pj-vj~96488) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: Parrot Tree Plantation is a unique mixed-use community occupying a 168-acre site of steep hillsides, three miles of shoreline, sandy beaches and two sheltered bays, on the reef-laced waters of the Caribbean Sea. The master plan layout is influenced by villages on the Greek Islands, the Italian and Dalmatian coasts and hill towns in central Italy and Spain. Housing and commercial spaces are woven into gardens, plazas and winding roads and walkways. The waterfront promenade, lined with shops, offi… - [CASA - The Center for Architecture, Sustainability + Art](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-the-center-for-architecture-sustainability-art-pj-vj~62392) - Location: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato - Photos: 47 - Description: Located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, this new home, studio and retreat center by San Francisco architects, Cathi and Steven House is a link between the past and the future of architecture and a way of making the environment a more thoughtful and sustainable place. The design objective was to weave a series of four buildings into the gardens of a 20-foot wide by 210-foot deep sliver of land, buildings that could function as a home, guest quarters, studio, and CASA - The Center for Architectu… - [Schein Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/schein-residence-pj-vj~12996) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: Perched on the northern crest of a hill overlooking the San Francisco Bay, this 2,200 square foot remodel and addition transforms a 1950’s ranch house into a dramatic new home layered with bold colors and a rich palette of contrasting materials. The original home had flat roofs with deep overhangs and the interior spaces were dark, poorly lit and filled with outdated fixtures and appliances in a neutral beige color scheme. The owner’s program included the addition of a new family room, powder ro… - [Homan Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/homan-residence-pj-vj~35473) - Location: Lake Almanor Country Club, CA - Photos: 15 - [Butternut Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/butternut-residence-pj-vj~12637) - Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA - Photos: 22 - Description: In a neighborhood of traditional houses, this 8,000 square foot contemporary home is set deep into its lot with its garage turned at 90 degrees to the street to provide privacy and a choreographed arrival through a gracious front garden, enveloping this home in an aura of seclusion. Strong geometric forms interlocked with thick walls and broad bands of gridded windows are softened by gently vaulted roofs and an elegant palette of materials. Wide slate steps lead to a mahogany entry door set with… - [Casa de las Estrellas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-de-las-estrellas-pj-vj~12640) - Location: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato - Photos: 21 - Description: Filled with gardens and light, this 2,000 square foot courtyard home faces west on a quiet street in the historic center of the beautiful 450 year old colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Entry, living, dining and kitchen open onto a plant filled patio. An arc of burgundy columns against a deep blue wall opens the master bedroom onto a private garden. The master bath embraces an ancient pomegranate tree, its tile mural in cobalt, ochre, green and burgundy sparkling with droplets of fi… - [Flint Art Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flint-art-studio-pj-vj~462546) - Location: Susanville, CA - Photos: 8 - Description: House+House Architects' most affordable project is this simple 400 square foot art studio built in high in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Built for only $10,000 dollars this simple shed structure, nestled amongst tall pine trees and rocky outcroppings, provides a quiet natural environment for our client to pursue his creative endeavors. - [Casa Joya](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-joya-pj-vj~13004) - Location: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato - Photos: 11 - Description: A wondrous life path that meandered through Spain, France, New York and California, eventually wandered into a tiny town in Mexico. Having designed their home in San Francisco, we invited a young family to enjoy our vacation home in San Miguel de Allende. It was love at first sight and they soon asked us to find a piece of land and design a second home for them. What we found was a 10 by 10 meter urban lot at the end of a narrow pedestrian lane. Dimensions guided every decision in fitting living… - [Casa de Cocinas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-de-cocinas-pj-vj~13008) - Location: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato - Photos: 17 - Description: In the historic colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, this new addition and renovation transforms three non-descript properties into a spacious 2,500 square foot contemporary home filled with natural light, bold colors and a rich palette of materials. From the street a thick stucco wall and deeply set pine doors open onto a series of terraces rose colored steps leading up to outdoor terraces and lush gardens. First floor spaces include the living, dining, kitchen, powder, guestrooms and a high… [See all 40 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/house-house-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476477547) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/152748689/list/wish-list) — 2 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/stevenhouse) ## Community Q&A **Q: where is the bed frame from? thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the bed ! A: Thank you very much for your interest in our work. The bed frame was custom designed and built by our contractor in Mexico. **Q: siding exposure width** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi love you work! I was wondering what size the siding exposure width is that I can see? Thanks! A: Hi Tammie - Thank you for your kind words about our work. The horizontal wood siding boards are 6 inches wide. I hope this helps. **Q: Was the handrail a custom design? If not, who is manufacturer?** *(in Photo Questions)* Was the handrail a custom design? If not, who is manufacturer? A: Thank you very much for your interest in the handrail we designed for our project Casa Joya. The stair railing was custom made in Mexico by the local blacksmith. **Q: I'm hoping to find your resource for the folding glass wall.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi April - Thank you very much for your interest in our work. The large glass windows and doors in Casa Joya are custom made by our blacksmith in Mexico. I hope this helps. Steven **Q: what kind of wood is this? cedar? mahogony?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you very much for your interest in our project. The material exterior on the house is 6 inch Red Cedar channel siding. We used a clear sealer on the wood to help preserve its natural look. There is a one inch overlap so the final width of the board is about 5 inches. Also, please note that the face of the siding is flat instead of angled to provide a more contemporary feel. I hope this answers your question. **Q: Stucco system?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello I was wondering if you can help us -- what stucco system did you use to get that "concrete" mottled look on this house? I really love the texture, sheen and color. We are trying to get the same effect but so far, I've been disappointed with the sample boards my stucco guy has given us. He claims he can't get the BASF Synergy to produce this result as they are all acrylic based.... He wants to switch to Master Wall instead. Any tips you can give us would be much appreciated! Thank you! A: Thank you for your interest in our project. The material that was used on the home is integral colored stucco. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*