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WHEN UPKEEP IS FULFILLING “The best thing for a trail is use,” Martin says.

“To use it is to love it, and once that love deepens, the maintenance is easy. We have multiple clients who run major corporations.

When they are out on their property, they release the pressures of their everyday work by improving a creek crossing, clearing a view spot or moving a fallen tree. It is gratifying labor with immediate results.”

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“To be outdoors on one’s land is an enriching way to connect to nature, but also loved ones.” This is the thought that drives Randy Martin and his team at Trailscape, who create intricate bespoke paths for properties throughout California. “We carve out sustainable trails that protect from fire and encourage full enjoyment of natural spaces,” Martin says. While the first of those benefits is no small thing—Trailscape creations helped to save seven separate homes during the recent Glass Fire in St. Helena and Sonoma—the second is the philosophy in which the firm’s work is rooted. “We connect what exists, however impassable, with what is waiting just beyond to be experienced, explored and managed for human flourishing.” Turning the corner to be surprised by a unique-looking branch; unexpectedly finding a light-filled clearing surrounded by towering trees … these are the moments of small joy Trailscape aims to bring.

“A well-planned trail is a portal, inviting one to fully step into the unmatched beauty of nature.”

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• Age: When it comes to designing a trail, thought must be given to the user. A trail to attract grandchildren, providing opportunities for small discoveries and delights, is going to be quite different from a path that efficiently guides one to various outbuildings.

• Activities: How people will use the space is, of course, also important. “If our client wants to do a lot of hiking, we’ll make their trail a little straighter and steeper than we would for a family of runners,” Martin says. “And a cycling trail meanders and undulates more, including wide, round turns.”

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Master Architect Paul R. Williams

50 PHX ARCHITECTURE Bringing Bespoke Luxury

Text by Kathy Bryant

34 MICHAEL G. IMBER ARCHITECTS Western Spirit With A Classical Twist

Creating Enduring & Innovative Architecture In Any Style, Scale, & Location

Timeless Architecture Passionately Delivered

40 PAUL BRANT WILLIGER ARCHITECT Order, Resolution & Beauty

56 THE WARNER GROUP ARCHITECTS

44 SUTRO ARCHITECTS

46 MCCLEAN DESIGN

Creating Homes And Estates . . .

Too Wonderful To Leave

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A Sense Of Place Like NMA

Swiss Precision Merges With The Progressive Spirit Of Los Angeles

64 OATMAN ARCHITECTS

Defining California Lifestyle

Turning Dreams Into Reality

62 XTEN ARCHITECTURE

From Private Homes To Public Spaces

48 BRION JEANNETTE ARCHITECTURE

Masters Of Proportions, Details, & Style

60 NMA ARCHITECTS No One Knows Quite How To Create

New York And Oakland Firm Translates

The Historic Into A Contemporary Vision

Architect Anne Fougeron Melds Her French & American Upbringing

58 EBTA ARCHITECTS

42 IKE KLIGERMAN BARKLEY

Meticulous Workmanship & Superior Service

For Sutton Suzuki, Each Space Is A Labor

Of Love—Tailor-Designed Based On

Individual Client Needs

70 SUSAN MASTERMAN ARCHITECTS

Architecture Is A Lifelong Passion

66 SIGNUM ARCHITECTURE Juancarlos Fernandez & Jarrod

Denton Co-Founded Their Firm Based Upon A Shared Vision

A Full Service Studio Passionate About

Fully Integrating Architecture, Interiors,

And Gardens

54 FOUGERON ARCHITECTURE

38 RICHARD KRANTZ ARCHITECTURE

52 RICHARD MANION ARCHITECTURE

36 LANDRY DESIGN GROUP

Design To California

68 SUTTON SUZUKI ARCHITECTS

72 C HAMBERS+ CHAMBERS ARCHITECTS A Boutique Architectural Practice

Focusing On Understated Elegance With Classical Detailing

74 TAYLOR LOMBARDO ARCHITECTS

Designs That Remain Timeless, Innovative And Enduring

76 STUDIO VARA A Design Practice With A Deep

Commitment To Architecture As A Material Craft And A Discipline Grounded In Ideas

78 MICHAEL LEE ARCHITECTS

Los Angeles Based, AIA

Award Winning Firm

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90 COOPER PACIFIC KITCHENS

QuarryHouse Translates An Ancient Craft Into A Modern Vernacular

86 CHRISTOPHER GATE CONSTRUCTION Building Dreams

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92 CENTRIC GENERAL CONTRACTORS

88 BALDWIN CONSTRUCTION

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110 CABANA HOME

Stancil Studios & Laurel Sprigg Inc.

102 TIMOTHY CORRIGAN INTERIOR DESIGN Building Dreams

112 STAPRANS DESIGN

104 ALISON PICKART

114 HEATHER HILLIARD DESIGN

Unparalleled Commitment To Clients And Design Teams

106 MARK WEAVER & ASSOCIATES

Creating The Next Generation Of Kitchens Designers & Private Residences

108 SCOTT LEWIS LANDSCAPE

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122 EUGENIA JESBERG INTERIOR DESIGN

The American Riviera’s Design Duo

Creating Spaces That Resonate With Soul And A Well Lived Life

Clean Lines, Luxurious Materials, & Simple Elegance

Rustic Elegance

124 JENNIFER ROBIN INTERIORS

126 KENDALL WILKINSON DESIGN

120 ELENA CALABRESE DESIGN & DÉCOR

The Art Of Timeless Design

128 SHIRLEY ROBINSON DESIGN

Soulful Spaces

118 NAVARRA DESIGN Traditional With A Twist

Designing For The Indoor-Outdoor Lifetstyle With Attention To Detail

116 TINEKE TRIGGS

Creating Timeless Spaces With A Unique Stamp Of Laidback Modernism

Unique Imprint & International Style

130 STROUDWATER DESIGN GROUP INC.

Well Crafted Landscape Design

132 ZETERRE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Unique Landscape Design For Today’s Modern Family

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THE MAGAZINE OF ARCHITECTURE THE ARTS & DISTINCTIVE DESIGN

New Priorities

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ore than ever, our homes are on our minds after spending months in lockdown and learning new ways of living in and enjoying our spaces. Our changing priorities have given rooms new purpose to make them more comfortable and incorporate new home offices, spa bathrooms, gyms, and outdoor entertaining.

A new build or renovation that might have just been just an idea has now become a priority with a new footprint of the purpose of rooms and outdoor space.

The Essential Guide includes the stand-out stars of architecture, building, interior design, and landscape architecture.

California Homes has carefully invited a group of participants that have been recognized as the best in their field of expertise.

This edition is a collaboration with our sister publication Shortlist | The Insider’s Guide to the Well-Lived Life. We have incorporated the art direction and editorial content of Shortlist with the much-loved California Homes format. We hope you enjoy the section features on trailblazer architect Paul Revere Williams, Stonemason Quarry House, artisans Stancil Studios, and Laurel Sprigg.

We are grateful for your continued readership and support of California Homes.

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ARCHITECTS of Southern California 1920-1940: Paul R. Williams

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The Architect THE TWELVE-VOLUME series Master Architects of Southern California 1920-1940 Is a long overdue undertaking that honors architects working in Southern California between the World Wars when the area was booming with enthusiasm and wealth. As the authors say in their dedication, these architects’ talent and vision continue to inspire and guide us today.

This volume focuses on Paul R. Williams, the first African American member and fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and a vital figure in the architecture of Southern California. His life story is like a Hollywood rags-to-riches movie, which is ironic because he designed houses for many celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and Lon Chaney, among many others. He was called the master of “creative eclecticism” by architect Jeh Vincent Johnson, who worked with him.

This book quotes Williams as saying, “Good design is a pleasing assemblage of parts; not the assemblage of pleasing parts. You can put a beautiful fireplace, a lovely credenza, first-rate antiques from Europe all together, and have a secondhand store.” That never happened in Williams’ work since he was able to bring together interior and exterior spaces and create a perfect environments that delighted his clients.

“Williams’ inspirational story is remarkable for so many reasons,”says co-author Gee. “He overcame obstacles not faced by many of his colleagues, but he was also an innovator who has not been given the credit he deserves.”

“He’s the king when it comes to residential architects from Southern California’s Golden Age,” says Parsons.

All that is what makes this book so intriguing. Included is a comprehensive biography of Williams and his work, focusing on 30 of his most famous projects as featured in the early pages of The Architectural Digest.

There are many vintage images of his works throughout the book, which document both the interiors and exteriors of the properties. One thing that is striking is that celebrities in those years lived in beautiful, humanscaled properties, not the mega-mansions of today’s a-listers. Enjoy the not-so-distant past while reading this incisive book.

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Michael G. Imber Architects

WESTERN SPIRIT WITH A CLASSICAL TWIST

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he work of Michael Imber and his firm is infused with a love of traditional architecture juxtaposed by the raw beauty of the landscape. Modern sensibilities that balance proportion and material give the firm’s work a provocative sense of harmony and lasting beauty. Noted as a Fellow in the Institute of American Architects and winner of the Arthur Ross Award for his commitment to the living traditional of classical architecture, Michael Imber reinterprets the culture and landscape of the unique places into an authentic language for the modern home. Houses and estates from the West Indies to Aspen to Montecito reflect unique distinct, iconic and lasting images of life in the country–a life meaningful for generations.

You can find more on the firm’s work in Rizzoli’s book, Michael G. Imber, Ranches, Villas & Houses.

Michael G. Imber, Architects, 210.824.7703, michaelgimber.com

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Landry Design Group CREATING ENDURING & INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE IN ANY STYLE, SCALE, & LOCATION

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ounded in 1987 by Richard Landry, AIA, Landry Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning residential architecture firm, internationally acclaimed for its designs in a variety of architectural styles and highly regarded for its thorough historical research and precise execution.

Landry, together with his business partner Brian Pinkett, leads a team of 45 professionals - all committed to finding creative solutions to design challenges and producing enduring architecture with uncompromising quality. LDG’s diverse portfolio includes projects in 17 countries, and its residential designs are responsive to the environmental and cultural contexts while being sensitive to the distinct lifestyles and preferences of each client.

Recognized for its attention to form, proportion and detail, LDG has repeatedly been honored on Architectural Digest’s AD100 list and its estates were selected as Robb Report’s Ultimate Home an unprecedented five years. In 2020 Ocean Home magazine named LDG one of the Top Coastal Architects, which marked the firm’s sixth consecutive appearance on that list. The firm is a recipient of a profusion of coveted national and international design awards, including the national Builder's Choice Award; seven Best in American Living Awards from the NAHB; Luxe RED Award; the International Property Award, Americas Division; and 78 Gold Nugget Awards from the PCBC. Landry Design Group, Inc., 1818 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025, 310.444.1404, landrydesigngroup.com

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Richard Krantz Architecture TIMELESS ARCHITECTURE PASSIONATELY DELIVERED

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hether designing classically traditional architecture on estate land, or more cutting edge contemporary architecture on blufftops overlooking the ocean, Architect Richard Krantz AIA applies the same timeless principles for good design — building massing and composition, authentic architectural detailing, inspiring and creative interior elements, all synchronized into a complete thought that celebrates the exceptional land and the homeowner’s specific tastes.

Newport Beach based Richard Krantz Architecture, Inc. is a boutique architectural firm with Richard Krantz personally designing every home. Supported by a seasoned staff, Richard Krantz has been designing new construction custom homes for the last twenty five years throughout the Southern California area and beyond.

Richard Krantz Architecture, Inc., 1500 Quail Street, Suite 520, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949.752.6345, richardkrantz.com

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Paul Brant Williger Architect ORDER, RESOLUTION & BEAUTY

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or more than three decades, Paul Brant Williger has dedicated his talents to fulfilling the residential requirements and dreams of a host of discriminating high-end clients. The reputation he has built is that of a gifted architect with a proven ability to engage with patrons in such a way as to permit them to articulate and realize their own visions.

Williger began his career in the office of Robert A.M. Stern and, like Stern, displays a keen understanding of the requisites for luxury living, his bespoke skills having been honed in the affluent enclaves of Southern California, from Laguna Beach and Montecito to Malibu and Beverly Hills. Although known for his fluency in a number of architectural traditions, Williger is not one to place style over substance. “The signature or brand is not crucial for me. What is important is that I have realized my clients’ desires and gone beyond their expectations.

That’s when I know I have done my job.” This mantra has served him well and has been one of the keys to his building the exclusive and discerning client base that has followed him to his namesake architectural firm, Paul Brant Williger. “My approach,” he explains, “is to begin with the clients’ dreams, together with the site and the project parameters, and to articulate these into a built form. My task is to find the opportunities in each situation which, when addressed intelligently, add depth and richness to a project.”

My clients come to me because they know that along the way we will navigate that process without losing sight of the aesthetics. The goal is order, resolution and beauty–not just getting a building permit.”

Paul Brant Williger Architect, 110 N Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, 310.490.2742, willigerarchitect.com

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Ike Kligerman Barkley NEW YORK AND OAKLAND FIRM TRANSLATES THE HISTORIC INTO A CONTEMPORARY VISION

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ith offices in New York and Oakland, Ike Kligerman Barkley is known for distinctive architecture and interior design rooted in tradition but modern in its sculptural forms, taught detailing, glass expanses, and often a touch of whimsy. The firm has earned international recognition for successfully transcribing the vernacular of their design influences into a modern idiom.

Both architectural and interior design services are offered by the forty-person firm that includes architects, interior designers and support staff. In addition to the firm’s partners John Ike and Thomas A. Kligerman, Carl Barker manages the firm’s Oakland office.

From its inception in 1989, Ike Kligerman Barkley has earned numerous professional and design awards including the AIA New York Chapter Award, the DDB Stars of Design Award, the ICAA Julia Morgan Award and the ICAA Stanford White Award, as well as participating in the AD100 since 1995. In 2010, the Monacelli Press published the firm’s first monograph, Ike Kligerman Barkley: Houses; and in 2015 debuted its second book with the publisher, The New Shingled House.

Ike Kligerman Barkley, 1624 Franklin Street, Suite 912, Oakland, CA 94612, 415.371.1850, ikekligermanbarkley.com

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Sutro Architects FROM PRIVATE HOMES TO PUBLIC SPACES

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decade ago, San Francisco native Stephen Sutro opened his eponymous architectural and design firm. Before establishing Sutro Architects, he worked for esteemed residential architect Andrew Skurman and the award winning commercial office Architectural & Light. Drawing on these two disciplines, Sutro and his staff, specialize in both private homes and public spaces. With locations in San Francisco and Sonoma County, their portfolio includes both city and country dwellings ranging in style from classical to contemporary.

Sutro Architects believes in a collaborative process with homeowners and industry partners. By teaming with the top general contractors, interior designers, and artisans, they do not just meet their clients’ expectations but exceed them.

Sutro Architects, 1055 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, 415.956.3445, 135 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA, 415.956.3445, sutroarchitects.com

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McClean Design

DEFINING CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLE

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aul McClean is one of today’s leading contemporary architects whose elegant residential work is synonymous with the quintessential California lifestyle.

McClean’s projects, from modest homes to spacious estates, have made him the go-to-architect for sophisticated contemporary spaces. Light, air, expansive views and water are the hallmarks of his work. He continually seeks original ways to create homes that allow their owners a place to retreat from the busy world around them and connect with the natural environment. Eliminating the barrier between indoors and outdoors is thus an essential component of his custom-built residences. McClean is a member of the American Institute of Architects and his eponymous firm works throughout California and the United States, as well as around the world. Established in 2000, McClean Design strives for excellence in architecture and pushing the boundaries of imagination with extraordinary spaces, while committing to environmentally sustainable design practices.

Paul released his first book, McClean Design: Creating the Contemporary House, in the spring of 2019. Written by Philip Jodidio and published by Rizzoli Electa, the book takes us behind the scenes of twenty-one of the architect’s ultra-modern homes completed in the past fifteen years.

McClean Design, 5190 S. Glassell St. #203, Orange, CA 92866, 714.505.0556, mccleandesign.com

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Brion Jeannette

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ith decades of dedication creating private homes and estates, Brion Jeannette Architecture (BJA) has established a reputation for unique, exciting and highly coveted homes prominent throughout California’s coastline. Their creative contributions are in cities and countries throughout the world from Las Vegas to Croatia, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and Trinidad, to name a few.

BJA is the go-to firm for their success handling challenging sites with stringent agency processing protocols.

They are consultants to legal and environmental specialists navigating government bureaucracies. Their core staff of architects, Amy Creager and other architectural professionals team with Brion to create magic.

The firm takes commissions on a limited basis devoting their attention to each client’s living needs and the special design aspects of each home. They focus designs on the desires of their clients and the amenities and environmental opportunities of each unique site. Established leaders in energy strategies and blending outside & inside environments to maximize the comfort and desirability of living in a Brion Jeannette home. “Architecture is not just something we do; it is who we are.”

Brion and Bonnie made Newport Beach their home where they raised their sons and contributed their skills to the community, continuing to serve on city and community boards providing leadership and knowledge.

PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK LOHMAN

Brion Jeannette Architecture Inc.,470 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949.645.5854, customarchitecture.com

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PHX Architecture ERIK B. PETERSON AIA, FOUNDER OF PHX ARCHITECTURE, BRINGS BESPOKE LUXURY DESIGN TO CALIFORNIA

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rchitect, Erik B. Peterson specializes in lifestyle projects including bespoke luxury residences, boutique hospitality, clubhouses and signature dining. Erik's projects have won numerous design awards, and his firm, PHX Architecture is now recognized throughout the southwest for outstanding design. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona with a second office in Beverly Hills, California, PHX Architecture is a collection of talented architects, designers, and project managers dedicated to providing quality architectural service and design to a variety of clients.

With projects located throughout the West, including California, Arizona, Idaho, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Texas, and Oklahoma - PHX Architecture is experienced in creating innovative, elegant and timeless design.

PHX Architecture, 9696 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 205, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 888.217.1117, phxarch.com

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Richard Manion Architecture METICULOUS WORKMANSHIP, SUPERIOR SERVICE AND HISTORICAL ACCURACY ARE HALLMARKS OF RICHARD MANION ARCHITECTURE

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have lived on the East and West Coasts so I enjoy designing residences inspired by the great homes of Europe and the U.S., and adapting historical precedents to modern living,” says Richard Manion, president of Richard Manion Architecture.

Manion, who grew up in New England and has lived in Los Angeles since 1987, has garnered an international reputation for his interpretations of historical architectural styles tailored to the contemporary lifestyles of his clients. The firm is also working on an increasing number of streamlined classical and contemporary projects. “Our main goal is to deliver an even better version of their home than the one they envisioned,” Manion says of his clients. The firm’s current portfolio includes projects in California, New York and Hawaii as well as overseas commissions in China, Singapore, Indonesia and the Middle East.

Richard Manion Architecture’s projects have been featured in leading magazines and books, including Architectural Digest, Robb Report, Veranda, California Homes and Period Homes, and the first monograph of the firm’s work New Classicists: Richard Manion Architecture was published by Images Publishing Group in 2011.

Richard Manion Architecture, 1400 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 410, Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310.858.8525, richardmanion.com

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Fougeron Architecture ARCHITECT ANNE FOUGERON MELDS HER FRENCH AND AMERICAN UPBRINGING

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ougeron Architecture is a nationally recognized design firm, known for its strong commitment to clarity of thought, integrity of design, and quality of architectural detail.

Principal Anne Fougeron grew up bicultural in Paris and New York. Her own duality informs the firm’s work, which explores the potential of opposites: old and new, industrial and residential, rustic and refined.

Fougeron and her team craft enriching environments that uplift the spirit, awaken the senses, and benefit the breadth of human endeavors they were designed for – be it work, education, wellness, or family life. The firm’s process is hands on and considered from start to finish, involving specialists, artisans, and builders.

Fougeron Architecture, 521 Francisco Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, 415.641.5744, fougeron.com

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The Warner Group Architects MASTERS OF PROPORTIONS, DETAILS, AND STYLE

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ounded in 1966 by firm namesake Jack Lionel Warner, the Warner Group Architects (WGA) has a storied history with awarded projects both in their local Montecito, CA community, as well as throughout the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Today WGA’s accomplished team continues to produce distinctive designs through their unique ability to offer in-house architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and engineering services.

What sets WGA apart from other firms who operate within the same space is their dedication to the simple concept of mastery of proportion and quality detailing.

This base allows WGA to work within any style to respond to our client’s needs and produce lasting projects that are appreciated by generations to come.

“We specialize in melding our client’s visions with their unique site’s qualities and their property’s existing heritage. Enduring architecture and interior design of uncompromising quality is the result of the close relationships we have with our clients, consultants, and builders. Because of these partnerships, WGA has maintained a strong legacy of over 55 years in business.

The Warner Group Architects, Inc., 1250 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, 805.969.5074, wgarch.com

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EBTA Architects TURNING DREAMS INTO REALITY

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BTA Architects is an award-winning design firm led by principals Carlos Elenes, John Ilkcagla, and Amat Tajudin, with over 25 years of experience in high-end custom homes. This talented team offers full architectural services to transform their clients’ dreams into reality.

Building a custom home is a significant and incredibly personal endeavor, and there is no better firm to trust with your dream. EBTA values client input and involvement, as the home should be a reflection of its owner. Developing a strong, collaborative relationship with each client enables EBTA to create homes that are truly tailored to their needs and desires. Beyond the drawing table, EBTA stays engaged throughout the building process not only to ensure that the design intent is followed, but more importantly, that their client’s expectations are fulfilled. This guarantees the finished home is one that both architect and owner are proud of and love for years to come.

Instead of specializing in one particular style for a signature look, EBTA takes pride in their capability to design unique and stunning homes in any style.

Every project within their diverse portfolio speaks to a focus on quality and attention to detail. Each aspect of the home is carefully developed, studied, and refined. Plans are thoughtful and resolved, spatial relationships are well-proportioned and balanced.

The overall sense of cohesion and harmony results in architecture that is timeless.

EBTA Architects, 17871 Mitchell North, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92614, 949.955.3282, ebta.com

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NMA Architects NO ONE KNOWS QUITE HOW TO CREATE A SENSE OF PLACE LIKE NMA

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MA Architects work with clients who appreciate what the Santa Barbara life is all about.

People who not only want a home designed around their own unique lifestyle, but one that’s also sensitive to the local environment and connected to the beauty around it. This way of working comes directly from the deep-rooted beliefs of partners Dave Mendro and Mary Andrulaitis.

They have been in California over 25 years, earning their credentials as old-school locals, and constantly evolving their understanding of the central coast, creating close relationships with local craftsmen, designers and agencies so their clients get the very best results. It’s also important to NMA that they spend as much time as possible with each client, from first sketches to the last day of the build, being there every step of the way. It’s all of these things together that make the difference between a good project and a great one.

NMA knows their work needs to be more than just beautiful, it also needs to complement and respect this place we’ve all grown to love.

NMA Architects, 888 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013, 805.684.8885, nmaarchitects.com

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XTEN Architecture SWISS PRECISION MERGES WITH THE PROGRESSIVE SPIRIT OF LOS ANGELES

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rom a modern home in the Hollywood Hills covered in a mosaic of skylights to an expansive gallery for art and family in Madrid, XTEN Architecture has been designing custom residential homes and cultural buildings of distinction for clients around the world since 2000. What sets XTEN Architecture apart may be the firm’s ethos based on an architectural approach that is a coercion of Swiss precision and rigor and the progressive and experimental spirit of Los Angeles. XTEN’s designs are characterized by sculptural forms, refined materials, advanced structural strategies, and sustainable technologies – all implemented with an unmatched level of craftsmanship and careful consideration of natural site features. As a result, XTEN’s interior and exterior spaces flow seamlessly to create uninhibited, airy, light-filled expanses inextricably and organically connected with the surrounding environment.

Based in Los Angeles and Sissach, Switzerland, XTEN Architecture is led by partners Monika Haefelfinger and Scott Utterstrom. The duo’s pursuit of architectural excellence has earned XTEN Architecture a number of highly-notable awards and distinctions including 22 AIA Awards. XTEN Architecture has also exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Los Angeles in a show entitled, “A New Sculpturalism: Contemporary Architecture from Southern California.”

XTEN Architecture, 5262 Rosewood Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004, 310.773.4188, xtenarchitecture.com

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Oatman Architects

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atman Architects is a boutique design firm specializing in distinctive residential and hospitality projects around the world.

Designing homes that feel like resorts and hotels that feel like home, Oatman Architects creates both traditional and contemporary masterpieces.

Founded by Homer and Laura Oatman in Newport Beach, California, Oatman Architects, Inc. provides unparalleled personal service to discriminating clients for ultra-luxury resort-like high-end custom homes in distinctive Orange County communities such as The Strand, Shady Canyon and Crystal Cove, as well as specializing in sustainable “green” luxury hotel, hospitality and spa projects throughout the world. Homer Oatman’s architectural career reflects the fulfillment of a lifelong passion for art, architecture and travel. In addition to designing some of the most significant homes on the Newport Coast, his resume includes projects in Latin America, Hawaii, Asia and the Middle East.

Oatman Architects, Inc., 412 31st Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949.675.1755, oatmanarchitects.com

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Signum Architecture JUANCARLOS FERNANDEZ AND JARROD DENTON CO-FOUNDED THEIR FIRM BASED UPON A SHARED VISION

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n Latin, signum means “design.” To its founders, Signum represents an identity that transcends any particular architectural style, and symbolizes the firm’s accumulated knowledge and experience, the work of a symbiotic team carefully built over the firm’s 10 years in practice. Each project is distinct and individual, and each design represents a solution to a particular set of opportunities and challenges. “When we founded our firm, we had the opportunity to define a new design practice built on trust, teamwork, inspired problem-solving and the long-term view.

We are mindful in our practices, and connect deeply to the stories of each of our clients,” says Jarrod. Adds Juancarlos, “It’s a complementary partnership, built on our dedication to long-lasting relationships, a design approach based on curiosity and collaboration, and a willingness to always push the envelope.” The result is a practice that, within a decade, has built a deep portfolio of residential, winery and hospitality projects, across the wine country and beyond, that includes some of the region’s most highly regarded wineries. Among them are Hall Winery and CADE Estate, the first and second LEED Gold Certified wineries in California.

Signum Architecture, 1050 Adams Street, Suite D, St Helena, CA 94574, 707.963.8831, signumarchitecture.com

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FOR AN AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECTURE FIRM IN MILL VALLEY, EACH SPACE IS A LABOR OF LOVE— TAILOR-DESIGNED BASED ON INDIVIDUAL CLIENT NEEDS

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rchitects Elizabeth Suzuki AIA and Ron Sutton AIA, founders of Sutton Suzuki Architects, opened their Mill Valley firm 30 years ago. “Ron grew up in the construction business and gravitated toward the design side,” says Elizabeth, who graduated from University of Cincinnati. “I grew up laying out floor plans and rearranging furniture.” The awardwinning team, who has completed numerous projects including a modern 7,000 sf home on the bluffs of Malibu, a 5,000-acre ranch in Mendocino County, and residences in Jackson, Wyoming, Kauai, and Incline Village, Nevada, acknowledges it’s a joint effort working closely with clients on every project. “We both like working together with clients to create spaces that will be comfortable and work well for them, while being gracious and offering wonderful surprises that they wouldn’t have been able to anticipate,” says Elizabeth.

“We both started in the commercial design field and very early on realized that we liked working more intimately with clients. Projects for people’s homes clearly have immediate impact on the way they live, in a different manner than an office or commercial space.

It’s all about how the clients will use the spaces.”

Sutton Suzuki Architects, 39 Forrest Street, Mill Valley, CA 94941, 415.383.3139, suttonsuzuki.com

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Susan Masterman Architects A FULL SERVICE STUDIO PASSIONATE ABOUT FULLY INTEGRATING ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, AND GARDENS

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usan Masterman Architects has expertly designed fine custom homes combining outdoor California living with traditional architecture for over 20 years. The studio is located in South Pasadena, the heart of old-world architecture in Los Angeles, and brings this sought-after sensibility to every project: timelessness with a fresh design aesthetic.

Founded with the desire to work with like-minded clients who appreciate a sense of history and the highest quality craftsmanship, the studio has grown into a tight-knit family. The studio offers integrated full-service architecture, landscape, and interior design services. Their holistic approach begins at the earliest phase of design, resulting in thoughtful, beautiful projects, coast to coast.

Susan Masterman Architects, 626.441.4805, susanmasterman.com

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Chambers+ Chambers Architects A BOUTIQUE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE FOCUSING ON UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE WITH CLASSICAL DETAILING

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rowing up, Barbara Chambers always knew she wanted to be an architect. “Even as a young girl in art class, I was drawing houses,” says the Colorado native who received a Master’s degree in architecture from the University of Colorado. “I used to remodel my bedroom two or three times a year. My favorite activity on Sunday afternoon was to drive around and look at beautiful buildings and the landscapes that surrounded them.” The Mill Valleybased architect—who launched her firm Chambers + Chambers in 1995 specializing in high-end residential design throughout Marin County and the Bay Area—is inspired by travel, art, furniture, and gardens around the world. “I absolutely love what I do, and my life is consumed with interior design, architecture, and landscape design,” adds Chambers. “Simplicity, grace, and understated beauty define our classically-inspired architectural and interior design. As a residential architect nothing gives me more pleasure than to create a home for my clients. It’s my hope that they are elegant, comfortable, and welcoming.”

Chambers+Chambers Architects, 420 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 415.381.8326, chambersandchambers.com

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Taylor Lombardo Architects DESIGNS THAT REMAIN TIMELESS, INNOVATIVE AND ENDURING

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aylor Lombardo Architects is an award winning Architecture and Land Planning firm with offices in San Francisco and Napa, California.

Partners Tom Taylor and Maurice Lombardo specialize in custom residences and wineries of diverse vernaculars, each tailored to the specific needs of their client. They have designed over thirty wineries including Silver Oak Cellars, Kelly Fleming Wines, and Nickel & Nickel Winery. Additionally the pair has extensive experience in hospitality and retail design. The location of their projects has ranged from local to international as well as throughout the United States. Each structure is created to be site sensitive and environmentally responsible. Integrating sustainable materials with state of the art technology allows the firm to create both traditional and modern designs that meet all of the challenges of today’s green, energy efficient requirements, without compromise to style, comfort, or beauty. The results are designs that remain timeless, innovative, and enduring.

Taylor Lombardo Architects, 40 Hotaling Place San Francisco, CA 94111, 415.433.7777; 7757 Saint Helena Highway,Oakville, CA 94562, 707.944.9052, taylorlombardo.com

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Studio VARA

A DESIGN PRACTICE WITH A DEEP COMMITMENT TO ARCHITECTURE AS A MATERIAL CRAFT AND A DISCIPLINE GROUNDED IN IDEAS

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s beautiful as some homes are, they can often feel like one of the galleries in a contemporary art museum–cold, impersonal, intimidating.

But not if Maura Fernández Abernethy and Christopher Roach, principals of Studio VARA, have anything to do with it.

The San Francisco-based architecture firm has built its considerable reputation on creating residences that are sophisticated and striking while still being welcoming and familiar. “Most people who come to us want to work with us to create a home that is customized to them and their family, both in terms of their day to day life, but also to their dreams and aspirations for who they want to be,” said Abernethy, adding that working with a client is, for the company, “a deeply personal experience that we are invited to participate in.”

No matter the home, however, the Studio VARA signature remains an enduring one. “It’s thoughtful design that shows a very high level of craft that is consistent throughout a project,” said Roach. “We consider every aspect of a design. The result is work that is both contemporary and timeless, simple, quiet, even minimalist, yet layered with rich texture and detail.”

Studio VARA, 3130 20th Street, Suite 190, San Francisco, CA 94110, 415.826.1367, studiovara.com

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Michael Lee Architects LOS ANGELES BASED, AIA AWARD WINNING FIRM

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ince its inception in 1991, Michael Lee Architects has focused primarily on the design and construction of residential and small commercial projects. The firm has been published internationally and honored by the American Institute of Architects.

Taking inspiration from the coastal yet urban surroundings of the Manhattan Beach office, the design signature of the firm is not married to a specific architectural style but rather revolves around the approach to spaces and lifestyle.

Essential elements in a Michael Lee home include a sense of ease with meaningful, light filled, and well-used interior and exterior rooms that seek to maximize the enjoyment of our beautiful Los Angeles weather.

The value of good residential design lies in its ability to create an atmosphere of calm within the space in which the day begins and ends. With that in mind both functionality and warmth are of premium importance.

The design objective at Michael Lee Architects is to create spaces that are truly custom to each client and a reflection of who they are and what makes them feel at home.

Michael Lee Architects, 2200 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, 310.545.5771, mleearchitects.com

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The Stonemason EDWARD WESTBROOK of QuarryHouse and his team of

master stonemasons translate their ancient craft into a modern vernacular. With headquarters in Marin County and stone shops in Richmond, California, and Verona, Italy, the company sources, manages, fabricates, installs, and restores stone for both private residences and public spaces. Since 1993, they have partnered with the top interior designers, architects, and builders in California to create timeless structures.

For a Japanese styled sanctuary in Hawaii, QuarryHouse collaborated with San Francisco interior designers TWG and Kamuela, based de Reus Architects. They juxtaposed the site's rough indigenousness lava stone with smooth buff-colored sandstone for the residence's walls. Westbrook sourced the rock from a quarry he developed in China, which his stonemasons fabricated into curved segments and finished to resemble the texture of woven cloth. The artistry melded seamlessly with the home's natural woods.

Westbrook worked with the late Lawrence Halprin on many projects, including the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco's Presidio. Halprin served as the Master Planner and Landscape Architect for the park. QuarryHouse installed stone pillars at the two entrances to greet visitors. They constructed a 500-foot meandering stream that transverses the 17-acre property from the remnants of a Northern Californian stream bed. Two stone belvederes with seating provide views of the Bay and Marina.

In Verona, Westbrook's business partner is CITCO. The company combines old-world craftsmanship with contemporary design. QuarryHouse teams with the Italian firm for bespoke stone staircases, walls, floors, and furnishings for clients on the West Coast and beyond.

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Christopher Gate Construction BUILDING DREAMS

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riven by a passion for craftsmanship and the built environment, Christopher Gate Construction works with top architects, designers and homeowners throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to turn their design visions into reality. With over 30 years of experience in high-end residential construction, Gate brings a deep level of expertise, integrity and teamwork to every project he undertakes. “We’re a collaborative team of professionals and we love what we do,” he says. Known for their expertise in managing every aspect of complex construction, his team maintains an exceptional level of client focus from project inception through to completion. From framing complicated builds to the intricate millwork of a Victorian renovation, each project is executed with precision, proactive management and forward thinking solutions. “We understand the importance of the homeowner’s investment and we treat each project as if it were our own,” says Christopher. “We listen, we anticipate client needs and we take the time to get every detail right.

Bringing their ideas to life on-time and on-budget is what it's all about.”

Christopher Gate Construction, 1799 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, 415.608.6015, chrisgateconstruction.com

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Baldwin Construction UNPARALLELED COMMITMENT TO CLIENTS AND DESIGN TEAMS

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or over 30 years, Baldwin Construction has been committed to exceeding expectations and delivering excellence. Operating on their bedrock principals of integrity, transparency and reliability, Baldwin cultivates an experience that allows its clients to enjoy the process of creating the home of their dreams. The Baldwin team’s cumulative century of construction experience has created a streamlined building process capable of addressing each client’s individual intricacies, allowing for a truly concierge building service. Their longstanding dedication to only the best local craftsmen and design teams ensures that each build is tended to with the upmost care and devotion to detail. From a home’s first sketches, to handing over the keys and the years beyond, Baldwin is there every step of the way.

Baldwin Construction, 1230 Rosecrans, Suite 620, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, 310.378.4812, baldwinconstruction.org

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Cooper Pacific Kitchens

CREATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF KITCHENS

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ooper Pacific Kitchens is a third-generation award-wining design firm specializing in luxury design and installations serving Southern California, and others around the world, or over 35 years.

As the premier resource for clients, who value the highest quality construction and design talent, Cooper Pacific Kitchens provides the finest kitchen furniture and offers the most exciting collection of materials on the market whether traditional, transitional or contemporary Cooper Pacific Kitchens service is highly personalized to your project: and with unwillingness to compromise on quality, they create the next generation of kitchens, boutique dressing rooms and baths for industry leading architects, interior designers and private residences.

Cooper-Pacific Kitchens, Inc. 8687 Melrose Avenue, Suite G273 West Hollywood, CA 90069, 310.659.6147, cooperpacific.com

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Centric General Contractors

A ST. HELENA–BASED COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN UPMARKET CUSTOM HOMES, LUXURY PROPERTIES, AND WINERIES, CREATES DESIGNS INTENDED TO WITHSTAND THE TEST OF TIME

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he company was founded in 2005 as an answer to my entrepreneurial spirit and love for building,” says Tim McDonald, President of Centric General Contractors. The St. Helena–based company, whose projects range from the Calistoga Ranch, Hotel Zetta in San Francisco, and the historic Presidio Officer’s Club, to a Napa Valley Vineyard Barn.

Centric General Contractor is dedicated to creating timeless structures. “I am most excited by the creation of permanence,” says Tim. “Our team strives to build structures that last and will be viewed and enjoyed by future generations. I enjoy the business as well as the art of building. Today, we as builders are a business and not merely a trade organization. Our service includes precise estimating, accurate cost predictions, and the firm commitment that quality craftsmanship matters.”

Centric General Contractors, 1230 Spring Street, Suite G, St. Helena, CA 94574, 707.968.2900, centricgc.com

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Peninsula Custom Homes BUILD BRILLIANTLY

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ince 1978, Peninsula Custom Homes (PCH) has concentrated on high-end renovations and luxury custom homes. The increasing complexity and successful completion of projects have contributed to their well-deserved reputation as builders of great quality and unsurpassed integrity. PCH has cultivated longstanding relationships with preeminent architects, designers, engineers and artisans.

After obtaining his Architectural Technology degree in Ireland, President Bryan Murphy started work at PCH in 1993 as a carpenter.

He eventually moved into the main office, became the PCH president in 2007 and in 2014 he acquired 100% ownership of the company.

PCH approaches projects with an inquisitive nature; with the goal of understanding the client’s needs and architect’s intent. They are every bit as comfortable building a modern estate as they are renovating a historic château. The tangible proof of their success can be found in the most exclusive communities in California.

PCH, 1401 Old County Road, San Carlos CA 94070, 650.574.0241, pchi.com

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DECORATIVE ARTIST James Stancil creates magic; ranging from a nocturnal Twombly-esque painted floor to ivory gesso on intricately carved Anglo-Indian fretwork.

The owner of Stancil Studios oversees a talented crew of international artisans in his South of Market studio. There the thirty-six-year-old family firm collaborates with elite interior designers, architects, and builders on custom projects.

One of Stancil’s clients, The Wiseman Group, commissioned him for nuanced surfaces throughout a Tudor Revival estate on the Peninsula. In the Raj styled library, he complimented the Elizabethan carved stone fireplace’s color with the crackled off-white finish on the bar fretwork panels and cabinetry.

When Catherine Kwong, alumni of The Wiseman Group designed the living room of the 2013 San Francisco Decorator Showcase, she enlisted Stancil.

Stancil’s expertise and talent take him beyond the San Francisco Bay Area. Los Angeles, Manhattan, Hawaii, Boston, Chicago, London, and Paris are home to his studio's finishes. Cambodia is next, where the artist will work his magic on gilded ceilings.

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Workroom SINCE 1991, San Francisco’s, Laurel Sprigg

Inc., has provided fine sewing to the interior design trade. The founder of the soft furnishings workroom, Laurel Sprigg is not just an artisan but also an academic. She generously contributes her knowledge of textiles teaching at UC Berkeley Extension, speaking during the annual SF Design Center “Fall Into Fabrics” program, and writing for industry magazines. In addition she served on the prestigious Board of the Textile Arts Council for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

When not fabricating exquisite textile treatments, Sprigg is an accomplished opera singer explaining the lyrical quality of her workmanship.

Laurel Sprigg, Inc., 101 Henry Adams Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, CA 94103, 415.626.4724, laurelsprigg.com

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Timothy Corrigan Interior Design A CELEBRATED WORLD DESIGNER

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imothy Corrigan is one of the world’s leading interior designers with offices in Los Angeles and Paris. His firm has completed projects in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and across the United States.

He has been named to virtually every top designer list including the AD100, Elle Décor A-List, Robb Report’s Top 40, and Istdibs 50. Timothy is the only American designer honored by the French Heritage Society for his restoration of several national landmarks in France.

Timothy has designed licensed collections for Perennials, Schumacher, Samuel & Sons, Fromental, Royal Limoges, THG-Paris, Fromental, and Kyle Bunting. He has two best-selling books, published by Rizzoli: An Invitation to Chateau du Grand-Lucé, and The New Elegance: Stylish, Comfortable Rooms for Today.

Timothy Corrigan, Inc., 5818 West Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323.525.1802, timothy-corrigan.com

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BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS THAT FUNCTION GRACIOUSLY BOTH INSIDE AND OUT

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ith two decades of experience, and projects completed throughout the United States and Europe, Alison Pickart brings a unique perspective to the art and process of Interior Design.

Her ideology that 'great interior design cannot exist without thoughtful architecture, and great architecture cannot exist without thoughtful interior design' allows for a holistic approach to each project that fully captures the vision and lifestyle of each client.

Alison possesses a deep understanding of construction practices as well as architectural and landscape design. This unique combination allows her to create informed and beautiful interiors that function graciously both inside and out.

Pickart and her team work out of a recently renovated vintage building in the heart of San Anselmo, a project she took on with her husband during 2020.

Alison Pickart, 10 Bank Street, San Anselmo, CA, info@alisonpickart.com

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Mark Weaver & Associates

THE INTERSECTION OF ART & DESIGN

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ark Weaver & Associates (MWA) is a fullservice design firm headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm’s portfolio covers a diverse and distinctive body of work around the world including residential installations, restorations of historic estates, renovations, prestigious corporate installations, private aircraft, yachts and private island retreats.

MWA provides its clientele with inviting and gracious environments that are sensitive to scale and proportion, dramatically lit and filled with meticulously chosen furniture, art and antiques. The firm eschews trendiness, instead seeking to discover its clientele’s passions and desired lifestyles, tailoring its work to each client’s discerning tastes.

Mark Weaver, a gifted curator and collector, scours the globe looking for the very best connoisseur collectibles for MWA’s sophisticated clientele.

His Principal Designer, Darrell Wilson, is also a consummate craftsman. Wilson meticulously applies his attention to hand-crafted details to a range of work he leads at MWA. Mark Weaver & Associates, Inc., 519 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048, 310.855.0400, markweaver.com

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Scott Lewis Landscape Architecture AWARD WINNING LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN SAN FRANCISCO

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cott Lewis, Principal of Scott Lewis Landscape Architecture, established his San Francisco office in 1993. SLLA provides complete landscape architectural design services, including master planning, construction management, and post–construction guid–ance. The American Society of Landscape Architects professionally recognized Lewis and his team for their sensitivity to site character and appreciation of architectural intent, resulting in solutions that engage the user and enhance the landscape. Their projects have been published in the United States and abroad.

Scott Lewis Landscape Architecture, 601 Montgomery St. Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94111, 415.982.7924, SLAAsf.com

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sk partners Caroline Thompson and Steve Thompson how they get their signature Santa Barbara style and you’ll learn it’s where refined casual and cozy elegance meet. With projects as far flung as London and as familiar as Pebble Beach, the common thread is only the ease with which they interpret their clients’ vision.

Launching their Funk Zone showroom over 15 years ago, was a natural for these tastemakers with luxury retail cred from the legendary Neiman Marcus. “Under the watchful eye of Stanley Marcus, I learned how to listen carefully to what the customer’s ideas and desires were,” says Steve. “And then deliver.”

Caroline’s natural southern charm translates to ensuring every detail of a gracious environment has been thought of, from thread count to fresh flowers. Visit their showroom and that vibe is evident with furniture collections exclusive to them on California’s central coast including Bernhardt, Alphonso Marina, Janus et Cie and Milo Baughman, plus rotating installations of fine artists whose work can be found in museums and important private collections around the globe.

Cabana Home, 111 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805.962.0020, cabanahome.com

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Staprans Design CREATING SPACES THAT RESONATE WITH SOUL AND A WELL LIVED LIFE

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esign Principal Lisa Staprans and her team create interiors that embrace, energize and soothe in a sublime way. They support the idea that form and function need to reinforce each other. A space must evoke positive emotions through the beauty and comfort it exudes, and like nature and fine art it should continue to delight by revealing subtleties over time.

Lisa incorporates pieces in her work that tell a unique story. Lisa does not adhere to one particular design style. She is masterful at working with clients to uncover their unique aesthetic, one that best embodies their taste and the way that they live. Whether modern, transitional, eclectic, classic or traditional, Lisa strives to create authentic spaces that embrace a soul and beauty that are timeless.

Staprans Design, 650.851.8436, stapransdesign.com

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Heather Hilliard Design

HEATHER HILLIARD IS KNOWN FOR HER COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACES THAT FEATURE CLEAN LINES, LUXURIOUS MATERIALS, AND SIMPLE ELEGANCE

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illiard is renowned for delivering timeless work epitomizing the “best” of each client’s favored design style. Before founding Heather Hilliard Design, Heather led multiple large scale design projects for a prestigious San Francisco residential design firm. In addition, Heather’s training includes five years working at The Philadelphia Museum of Art combined with a BA in Art History and an MFA in Interior Architecture and Design. Heather’s work often showcases remarkable art complimenting beautiful interior architecture and design. In addition, Heather was nominated a Designer of Distinction by the San Francisco Design Center, and her 2011 library at The San Francisco Decorator Showcase was featured in the Wall Street Journal as one of the four best room designs nationwide. Her current work includes projects in various styles, including contemporary and modern designs, transitional and agri-chic interior works.

Heather Hilliard Design, 3654C Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94118, 415.673.1111, heatherhilliard.com

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Tineke Triggs SOULFUL SPACES

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nspired by those who broke away from the pack, Tineke Triggs is known for designing soulful interiors with an imaginative edge. “It has to have soul–something that draws you in and makes you want to look closer,” she says. By mastering both the art and science of design, her work gives rise to a unique form of design mixology with elevated interiors that not only provoke the senses, but deliver on the details. Triggs, who founded San Francisco-based design firm Artistic Designs for Living nearly 20 years ago has a passion for discovering those unique design elements that make her clients’ hearts sing. “The magic often happens just outside one’s comfort zone with those extra little details that allow each home to tell its own unique story,” she says. “It might be vintage pieces with contemporary art or adding a statement lighting to create the ‘jewelry’ in a room. Finding those special elements is what creates the most memorable designs. At the end of the day, I don’t just want my clients to be happy with our work, I want them to feel over the moon about the spaces we create together,” says Triggs.

Tineke Triggs, Artistic Designs for Living, 2152 Union Street, San Francisco, CA, 415.567.0602, tineketriggs.com

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Navarra Design TRADITIONAL WITH A TWIST

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nterior designer, Kathleen Navarra, principal of San Francisco based Navarra Design Inc., knew she wanted to be a designer when she was just 16.

“I visited a construction site with my neighbor who was an interior designer and said, “ this is what I am going to do!” says Navarra who grew up in New York and Florida before settling in California.

Navarra, who started her own firm in 1994, has designed everything from a historic Victorian in Atherton, a barn in Sonoma, to a beach house in Carmel, as well as a slew of decorating and remodel projects throughout California. Drawing inspiration from fashion and her travels, she crafts beautifully layered spaces that unfold gradually to highlight thoughtful details. “It is incredibly satisfying knowing that people love existing in the spaces we create,” says Navarra.

Navarra Design Inc., 1045 17th St #204, San Francisco, CA 94107, 415.348.8088, navarradesign.com

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Elena Calabrese Design & Décor

SAUSALITO–BASED FORMER FASHION ACCESSORIES DESIGNER TURNED INTERIOR DESIGNER CREATES TIMELESS SPACES WITH HER OWN UNIQUE STAMP OF LAIDBACK MODERNISM

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fter a decade working in the fashion industry as an acces- sories designer including a stint for the likes of DKNY, Elena Calabrese decided to change careers entirely and pursue interior design. In 2009, the Sausalito–based designer launched her firm, Elena Calabrese Design & Décor, after remodeling her own home and enrolling in University of California at Berkeley’s Interior Design program. Since then, she has worked on projects from Napa to San Francisco, including national remote design projects. “I would have to say my heart lies in the space that is laidback, luxurious, chic and earthy with a splash of vintage preferably from the 1970’s,” says Calabrese of her aesthetic. “Kind of Earthy meets Studio 54.”

Elena Calabrese Design & Décor, 480 Gate Five Rd, Sausalito CA, 94965, 415.250.5074, elenacalabrese.com, info@elenacalabrese.com

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Eugenia Jesberg Interior Design

DESIGNING FOR THE INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIFETSTYLE WITH ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

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ugenia believes that the design process should be engaging, inspiring and fun. Eugenia and her team take cues from their clients and respond with inventive solutions drawing on Eugenia’s vast experience working on both high-end residential and elite commercial projects.

Among the many important considerations in developing the creative thread that drives each project forward are her clients’ lifestyles, location and natural light, interior architecture and consideration of how spaces will be used.

The EJ Interior Design team specializes in projects across the Bay Area, Colorado, Idaho and beyond. In a recent Stinson Beach project (images seen here), everything was designed to bring in the views, EJ Interior Design used a neutral palette focused on texture to tell the story of its seaside surroundings. The barriers between inside and outside seem to melt away in this dreamy beach house. This is a common thread in the firm’s projects.

Founded in 1993, EJ Interior Design has been a leader, providing the highest level of service. Over the years, Eugenia has developed a strong team, including her daughter Emma Jesberg, who joined the firm in 2020 and secured relationships with tradespeople and vendors committed to quality.

Eugenia Jesberg Interior Design, 469 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941, 415.383.8333, ejinteriordesign.com

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Jennifer Robin Interiors RUSTIC ELEGANCE

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nown for her re-imagination of luxury living, Jennifer Robin’s designs blend traditional elements, modern lines and organic materials to create beautifully curated interiors full of warmth and elegance. Jennifer specializes in large-scale residential projects throughout the Wine Country, Lake Tahoe and the San Francisco Bay Area. Her designs carefully weave together each home’s architectural elements, interior details and natural surroundings to create cohesive spaces that celebrate the very best of California’s indoor-outdoor living. In everything from the materials she chooses to the way she carefully designs each space around its native environment, she blends rustic beauty with upscale luxury like no other. “I want people to walk into a home and notice the natural surroundings first, then slowly discover the surprises and thoughtfulness of the interiors,” she says.

“Maintaining a strong connection to the outdoors is important. At times, that means keeping the interiors quiet to let nature take center stage.” Her latest projects include a rustic retreat in Tahoe, a wine country home in Calistoga, and a modern residential remodel in San Francisco. When asked about her dream project she tells us, “I’m working on them!”

Jennifer Robin Interiors, 15 Library Place, San Anselmo, CA 94960, 415.578.2396, jrobininteriors.com

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Kendall Wilkinson Design THE ART OF TIMELESS DESIGN

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California native with a timeless sensibility, Kendall Wilkinson has emerged as one of the nation’s most celebrated interior designers.

Establishing her eponymous San Francisco firm in 1992, Kendall creates bespoke residences with an emphasis on beauty and comfort. Rooted in classical design, Kendall continues to evolve her style, “As designers, we are informed by artistic, cultural, and technological shifts,” explains Kendall of her fluidity.

“Ultimately, it’s about bringing the vision of the client to life.” The designer’s portfolio, which includes both commercial and residential spaces demonstrates this philosophy throughout. Kendall’s initial introduction to the world of design was through her mother, an interior designer, art connoisseur and style setter who was instrumental in honing her daughter’s artistic eye. “I learned from my mother to appreciate the value of color, scale, and texture and continue to draw inspiration from the fashion world.”

Kendall Wilkinson Design, 415.409.2299, info@kendallwilkinson.com

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Shirley Robinson Design INTERIOR DESIGNER SHIRLEY ROBINSON BRINGS HER UNIQUE IMPRINT AND INTERNATIONAL STYLE TO HER PROJECTS

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or Shirley Robinson, founder of Shirley Robinson Design, a passion for decorative arts and interior design came at a young age. The San Francisco Napa Valley-based designer, who was raised in London, has a diverse residential and commercial portfolio which includes an award-winning hotel and spa Solage Calistoga, newly completed Sequoia Grove Winery, and she is currently working on The Vineyardist Winery by architect Richard Beard. Her current residential projects include an 11,000- square foot residence in San Francisco with intricate custom bronze doors and balconies hand-carved in India, a modern home in Seacliff, and several other large residences in San Francisco and Napa Valley.

She is also currently working on her new line of fabrics and raw silk on paper. Her wallpaper collection is available through her website and is also represented by Tatiana Tafur in London. She is especially excited about her new San Francisco iconic wallpaper.

Shirley Robinson Design, 415.890.5429, shirleyrobinsondesign.com

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Stroudwater Design Group Inc. WELL CRAFTED LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

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troudwater Design Group Inc. located in the San Francisco Bay Area provides professional landscape architecture design services. Founded in 1990 by David and Patricia Melchert, their atelier focuses on residential and estate landscapes, along with winery properties, and municipal commissions. Their award-win–ning, published work includes historical, traditional and modern projects. Stroudwater Design Group thoughtfully blends each client’s individuality with the unique qualities of the architecture and natural elements of the site.

The result is a well-crafted sustainable landscape environment.

Stroudwater Design Group Inc., Mill Valley, CA, 415.381.5395 stroudwaterdesign.com

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Zeterre Landscape Architecture UNIQUE LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR TODAY’S MODERN FAMILY

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arrod Baumann, founder of Bay Area–based landscape architecture firm, Zeterre, confesses his first studio was his childhood garden on an 800acre historic ranch in California Gold Country. “I saved all of my money from working on the ranch to buy plants,” says Baumann who studied at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and once thought he wanted to be an architect. “By the time I left for college, I had a collection of over 200 difference species, most of them rare.”

Baumann, who launched his firm in 2006 and attributes some of his inspiration to the Italian gardens on Lake Maggiore and the Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Scotland, has worked on garden design projects spanning India, Dubai, France, and Greece, and a romantic garden in Hollywood Hills replete with astrological-themed nodes. “I simply love good design and I am in a constant search for beauty in unlikely places,” adds Baumann whose work spans European and Japanese gardens. “I love that our projects are sitespecific and architecture appropriate,” he says. “I get to design so many different styles.”

Zeterre Landscape Design, 1171 Folsom Street, San Francisco CA 94103, 415.691.2166, zeterre.com

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