This hillside home in Piedmont, CA was remodeled to change the style from a 1940's rancher with eight foot ceilings and dark interiors, into a modern geometric composition with vast white interiors for casual living and generous daylighting for displaying the artist-owner's works. In a city known for rigorous and difficult design review, an addition, two variances, and a full stylistic change were unanimously approved on the first round. All sloped roofs and attics were eliminated and replaced by a series of stacked and overlapping flat roofs. This made the house taller on the inside and shorter on the outside, which helped earn design review cooperation in the community. Windows were concentrated toward the rear yard views or moved up high on the side walls for daylight and privacy, benefitting the owners as well as the neighbors. At the start, the owner husband was so enthusiastic and engaged in transforming his house into something modern that he presented the architect with a scaled foamcore model, rather than the usual magazine clippings and wish list. He participated in the design decisions throughout the process. The owner wife is the artist who did all the artwork in the house. She had been craving a display space with large walls and good natural light. Both of them loved the location and great views. The project was an opportunity to transform the style of an older traditional home into a modern one, while solving numerous problems. By rebuilding the 1800 ft2 top of the 3-story home it was possible to change the style of the whole building, since the lower floors were a neutral base, and also to change the lifestyle of the owners, who wanted to move their master suite upstairs and live primarily on the top floor as empty nesters. Going into the project, the architect knew there were multiple encroachments into the setbacks and potential privacy issues with close by neighbors. He approached this as a complex puzzle made up of architectural and political pieces which all had to fit together elegantly. It took many careful moves, small and large, to arrive at a serene and cohesive result that tied old and new together seamlessly. The design-build contractor worked closely with the owners and handled all of the construction phase documents and design adjustments, adding ideas of their own to make the project really sing. The project was a collaboration in three acts. The owner had a strong design concept from the start. The architect developed it into a realistic project and garnered the design approvals. Then the contractor executed brilliantly

Bathroom Planning is always a must. Construction documents proved efficient in this bathroom. All details were thought out and tile layout was incorporated with the diverter and shower fixtures. No calls from the construction crew, left me singing a good tune.. Special considerations were made for the niche "sill", the recessed depth has no grout joints, and the dark paint sets off the mood..

Quiet, Exclusive and Desirable ... Wimbledon is a social and shopping paradise, due to its easy access and proximity to central London. Units 1-2-3-4 bedrooms starting at $ 1,150,000 Pounds. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Set on a narrow hillside lot overlooking the San Francisco Bay in Point Richmond, California, Bay Heirloom is a Mid-Century Modern family home restored, modernized and adapted for contemporary living. Oriented south-southwest toward the Marin Headlands, with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the residence captures shifting Bay light throughout the day, from fog-muted mornings to vivid, glowing sunsets. The home was built by Karlyn Neel’s grandfather, the owner of the construction company Flo-Crete, one of the Bay Area’s early concrete pumping firms. Flo-Crete completed the foundation and structural concrete work, with family photographs documenting the original cinderblock walls and pours. The firm also contributed to major regional infrastructure projects, including the Transbay BART tube and Candlestick Park, situating the house within a broader legacy of Bay Area construction. Growing up, Neel spent considerable time in the home, developing an early appreciation for mid-century modern principles. Instead of parting with this family heirloom, she purchased the home from her grandfather’s estate. While her grandfather continued to live in the Point Richmond house, Neel purchased a Mid-Century Modern residence in Palm Desert. In contrast to the Bay Area’s cool temperatures, salt air, and persistent winds, the desert home is shaped by heat and sun and requires a different material response. A substantial renovation she led there emphasized thermal performance, filtered light, and restrained detailing. The experience later informed the restoration of her Bay Area family home. What began as a modest Mid-Century Modern update expanded when decades of exposure to marine conditions revealed leaks and significant structural and seismic deficiencies. Neel was determined to honor her grandfather’s perseverance and without hesitation pivoted to a much more intensive project. Addressing these challenges required close coordination between Neel, Klopf Architecture and Kasten Builders, with architectural restraint and construction precision guiding each intervention. Rather than alter the home’s defining features, the project focused on reinforcing the structure from within. Discreet beams were embedded along the rear facade and in an upstairs wall, strengthening the building while maximizing the wall of glass facing the Bay and opening the wall between the kitchen and the living space. These structural interventions allowed the space to open fully to the Bay without visual interruption, with the kitchen repositioned as the social and functional core of an open, continuous living space. The building envelope was updated using weather- and corrosion-resistant materials appropriate to the marine environment. The house unfolds vertically from the street, beginning with a modest garage level and workshop, with the main living spaces located below. Original slate flooring at the entry was preserved, along with select furnishings and artwork collected by Neel’s grandfather, anchoring the restored interior in its past. A restrained palette of black accents and pale, natural finishes replaces darker wood tones, reinforcing openness and calm. A naturally illuminated stair connects to the lowest level, where a former basement was transformed into a guest suite and family room opening onto a deck. From there, steps lead directly to a small concrete boat ramp at the water’s edge. Throughout the project, decisions were guided by continuity rather than transformation for its own sake. Lessons drawn from both desert and coastal climates informed a material strategy rooted in performance and restraint. Bay Heirloom stands as a measured evolution of a family house, structurally renewed and carefully modernized, grounded in the discipline and care that first shaped it. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Angela Todorova and Fernanda Bernardes Landscape Architect: Huettl Landscape Architecture General Contractor: Kasten Builders Photography: ©2025 Mariko Reed Year Completed: 2022 Location: Point Richmond, CA

AQUARIUS This gorgeous pre-assembled, pre-hung entry door unit is hand-made in the USA with love by CBW Windows & Doors, located in Los Angeles, CA. The Aquarius door is made with ten powder-coated aluminum panels per side, as well as nine solid clear-anodized aluminum thru-dividers. The sidelights are 9” wide each and are made of double-paned, tempered, insulated glass in your choice of acid-etched (frosted) or clear low-E glass. This unit comes with the frame (jamb), sidelights, butt hinges, rolling latch, Euro-profile cylinder, anodized aluminum threshold, and 24” brushed stainless steel back-to-back pull bar. Please see documents for specifications and installation instructions. (All doors are fully customizable by clients)

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New deck/ balcony and staircase design for a 100 year home. We helped with both permitting and construction documents. The staircase and deck/ balcony provides access to the 2nd floor of the home, gives expansive views, and provides an egress route in case of emergency. Note that the homeowner still plans to do some additional work, including some paint and stain work as well as landscaping at the base of the stairway.

This Big Island home is not to miss as it is located in Hawi, Hawaii, a luxurious desert tropical paradise. This little town is known to have some of the cleanest air in the world as it is located on the northern tip of the island's leeward side. Ideal weather, cooling sea breezes, and expensive ocean views are the tip of the luxury iceberg for this freshly listed home. This is why real estate photography and video were best for marketing this lavish abode. So please take a moment to explore one of the finest Hawaiian homes we have had the pleasure of documenting. Also, visit our Spaces808 profile on youtube to see the video walkthrough of this property.

Spanish Colonial custom home by Jim Walkup inside gates of prestigious Blackstone at Vistancia. Just off 16th fairway. Forever unobstructed views of clubhouse and practice facility from very rare lot. 8' knotty alder doors, 4 true masonry gas fireplaces. Cantera support columns, stair treads and fireplaces. Gourmet kitchen w/ custom quartz countertop on kitchen island, 2 dishwashers, Viking appliances, pantry, backsplash imported from Italy. Wine room in dining area. Custom railing wraps around the Cantera staircase. Mangonese Saltillo tile! Exposed wood beams and trusses, Hand-hewn on-site. Lower level has rec room, workout room and theater room w/ wet bar, icemaker and DW, pebble sheen pool, water slide, hot tub. Please see documents tab for detailed property description.

Here we have a custom-made office desk complete with granite countertops and plenty of storage space for important documents and electronics.
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Painted Shaker hutch in recycled Douglas Fir (sourced from an industrial document storage facility built in the late 50's). Crazed blue over brick red, glazed with green.

Situated on the banks of the River Thames and a few meters from the Tower Bridge, in the enclave of the city that offers the ultimate in 5 star luxury, life experiences, art and above all, one of the most exciting city in the world ... Surrounded by famous restaurants, luxury shops and lots of culture ... It has several entertainment amenities and fine workmanship ... Units from 1-2-3 bedrooms, penthouse, starting at 1,400,000 pounds. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Magnificent newly built and contemporary seaside residence located in charming Agde, 40 minutes from Montpellier, French region of the Languedoc-Roussillon ... Elegantly decorated with materials of the highest standard ... Has a wine cellar, lift, spa, Glass floor, garages and 2 swimming pool, (indoor and outdoor). $ 1,790,000 euros. In collaboration with Uzès Sotheby’s. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

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Home design and construction documents by Alan Mascord Design Associates, masterfully constructed by Ridgecrest Homes. Interior design by Kim Curtis. Photos by Bob Greenspan Photography.

15 minutes from Montpellier, 5 minutes from Ballargues' golf and the international school. Idyllic with century trees, stream and this incredible XIIth century mill. Really charming, mixing contemporary and authenticity. Set on 1,7ha ... This amazing property of 546 sq.m have many high end features. Equipped kitchen with Neff brand, Led, fireplace, security camera ... Main mansion, 1 entrance of 40 sq.m , a small living room, a cellar, an office, a toilette, 2 studio of 800 sq.m including the boiler room ... First Floor, kitchen of 60 sq.m; living room of 60 sq.m, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 master suite of 55sq.m with bathroom and dressing, a laundry with toilet,1 terrace of 90sq.m ... 2nd Floor, a small living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom , a solarium Outbuilding of 90sq.m; 1 kitchen american style open one a large living room. 2 bedrooms, 1 dressing, 1 bathroom. In collaboration with Uzès Sotheby's. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

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This condominium apartment is located at Locust Walk at Washington Square, an adaptive reuse of the turn of the century, five-story brick building that formerly housed Lippincott Publishing. Located in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, and overlooking Washington Square, the design of the project preserved the distinct architectural character of the building by fitting 26 condominium apartments within the existing structure. Cecil Baker + Partners provided the design and documentation for the base building renovation and determined the unit distribution. The developer then sold each unit as raw space, and each buyer had the opportunity to customize their units. Cecil Baker + Partners ultimately provided custom designs for five of the residences. This 1800 square foot apartment was designed for a busy working couple. It provides an open living space that while being thoroughly modern, also embraces the original character of the building. The heavy timber and steel structure was sandblasted and exposed providing for a warm backdrop for a clean, modern intervention. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

Whether you're creating a dedicated study or making the most of an unused living room corner, this desk gives you the space to tackle your to-do list in style. Featuring two drawers, it offers enough room for your books, pens, stamps, documents, and more. It's founded on two tripod bases for steady support and an on-trend look. Featuring a glossy lacquer and gold detail, this desk will add a glamorous touch to your workplace or home office. - Materials: MDF, Stainless Steel - Finish: Black & Gold - Overall Dimensions: 55.1"W x 23.6"D x 29.5"H (1400mmW x 600mmD x 750mmH) - Drawer Internal Dimensions: 17.7"W x 11"D x 2.4"H (450mmW x 280mmD x 60mmH) - Number of Drawers: 2 - Assembly Required: Yes