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• Passionate about connecting people to their land and nature.

• Protecting families, homes and properties from fire.

• Providing a legacy for current and future generations to enjoy.

Exploring, enjoying and fully connecting with nature is one of Randy’s passions. He weaves that passion into his trail builds. As a business, Trailscape truly believes the ability to fully enjoy one’s property is essential to every home. Trails enable an instant connection to the land thus allowing homeowners to access otherwise inaccessible areas. In many ways, trails are becoming as important as driveways providing access to multiple points of interest.

In addition, trails offer a higher level of safety, security and value. “Our trails are constructed in a way that they are wide enough with clearance on either side of excess brush that they naturally create effective fire breaks which help protect our clients, their families and their properties.”

Randy Martin has an award-winning team of professionals who design, build and maintain trails for private landownersand public entities. He often likes to share that, “while it may appear that trail construction is simple “landscaping,” this is not the case. Trail building is both art and science. The art part is augmenting the natural beauty and giving the user a sense of flow. While building a trail is not “rocket” science, it is the science of solving multiple terrain challenges and making the trail last for decades.”

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Preservation & Craftsmanship

Looking through the 2023 edition of The Essential Guide to Architects, Builders & Design, a theme is apparent: preservation and craftsmanship. We are surrounded by behind-the-scenes sustainability, from the historic buildings SIA (Saving Iconic Design) are fighting for, a textile Mill in downtown Los Angeles, the artisans from QuarryHouse that are continuing the legacy of craftsmanship, and Coup D’Etat for creating an incubator for artisans in their gallery-like design showrooms in San Francisco and Los Angeles. A high-priority initiative for California Homes is the support and preservation of craftsmen and artisans in California. The state has workrooms with several generations of family members continuing the legacy of artisan skills. California Homes magazine wants to support this community to ensure the next generation continues to embrace this heritage. In a state with close to 40 million residents, we have the resources to support this community.

The Essential Guide includes a selected group of architecture, building, and design industry leaders to help you bring your dreams to life. They have been carefully vetted by California Homes editors and represent the best in their field of expertise. A big thank you and gratitude for your continued readership and support of California Homes.

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Spanish Colonial Style: Santa Barbara and the Architecture of James Osborne Craig and Mary McLaughlin Craig

Text by Pamela Skewes-Cox and Robert Sweeney

Introduction by C. Ford Peatross

Photography by Matt Walla

Most everyone who has visited Santa Barbara has been struck by the classic Spanish-style houses seen there. Spanish Colonial Style celebrates this tradition in architecture whose hallmarks include whitewashed stucco and plaster walls, wood-beamed ceilings, dramatic fireplaces, and, above all, mystery and romance.

“Today in America, the materials and architectural forms and details of the Spanish Colonial Revival are ubiquitous, an unquestioned aspect of everyday life,” writes C. Ford Peatross in the Introduction. “This highly influential and distinctive vocabulary was arrived at in the space of a few years in the late 1910s and early 1920s.” James Osborne Craig has not been given as much credit for popularizing this form as he should have in part due to his untimely death in 1922 at the age of 33.

Architects James Osborne Craig and Mary McLaughlin Craig were early proponents of the style and influential masters of the form. This book gives a history of both their architectural careers as well as the style that can be seen throughout Southern California. Featured are historical photographs, plans and drawings which give an insider’s view of how the style progressed starting in the early part of the twentieth century.

The Craigs played pivotal roles in the development of the Spanish Colonial Revival and other styles of architecture in Santa Barbara. Besides honoring the Craigs this book also shows how Santa Barbara, a small city, took on international importance in the first half of the twentieth century CH

Spanish Colonial Style: Santa Barbara and the Architecture of James Osborne Craig and Mary McLaughlin Craig

Text by Pamela Skewes-Cox and Robert Sweeney

Introduction by C. Ford Peatross

Photography by Matt Walla

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Francis Elkins: Visionary American Designer

Text by Scott Powell

Called “the most creative designer we have ever had” by Billy Baldwin, Frances Elkins (1888-1953) has been revered for her classic, erudite and multidimensional decor. Ahead of her time, Elkins became a successful decorator who by the early 1930s had reached the top of her profession and was considered the only rival to Elsie de Wolfe.

Working throughout the United States, but primarily in California, Elkins brought an international perspective and architectural sensibility to her work. As Scott Powell writes,” Her work was significant for several reasons. She was the first to gracefully blend classical elements with the cutting edge of contemporary Parisian furniture and interior design. She had a perfect sense of scale and balance. Her color sense was superb.”

Elkins led a fascinating life which makes this book especially enticing. She traveled widely with her architect brother David Adler who was an important influence on her. She was educated at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris and had a social circle that included interior designer Jean-Michel Frank, couturier Coco Chanel, aesthete Charles de

Beistegui, arts patron Misia Set and painter Salvador Dali.

What makes her style influential is her blending of modern European chic with the best of American, English, Asian and Mexican traditions. A talented furniture and fabric designer as well as interior designer, she collaborated with many luminaries.

This fascinating book features never-beforepublished material and includes more than sixty interiors that illustrate her sense of color and gift for mixing periods and styles—from her early work on the Monterey Peninsula to houses she designed in Chicago in the 1920s and 1930s, to the iconic Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu, to houses for film stars like Edward G. Robinson. This is a book that is both enlightening and inspirational. CH

Frances Elkins: Visionary American Designer

Text by Scott Powell

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Architects

SAVING ICONIC Architecture

SIA Helps Preserve LA’s Architectural Legacy

BY MICHAEL WEBB

One of the Paul Williams' Jay Paley residence’s finest features sits just past the grassy space, where a custom pool has alluring blue, gold and yellow tiles that depict the twelve signs of the zodiac.

Paul R. Williams' Jay Paley residence fountain, and koi pond.

RON WOODSON AND JAIME RUMMERFIELD

co-founded an upscale interior design firm in Los Angeles, but they are also passionate preservationists. Their successful, year-long campaign to save Richard Neutra’s Chuey House from demolition inspired them to establish Save Iconic Architecture (SIA), a non-profit dedicated to conserving the best of LA’s architectural legacy. Their tastes are eclectic, embracing the vernacular of Spanish-style bungalows, as well as masterworks by leading architects.

Fifty years ago the Walter Dodge House, built by Irving Gill in 1916 as the first great modern residence in America, was wantonly destroyed despite a concerted effort to save it. Since then, many other important houses have bit the dust, despite growing public awareness of the added value of architecture and the best efforts of the LA Conservancy. As land prices soar, many Realtors urge buyers to treat existing houses as tear-downs. In contrast to New York, San Francisco and other major cities, LA does not proactively protect exemplary architecture, and makes it as difficult and costly as possible for individuals to do so.

This three-story building had various iterations as the Hollywood Sunset Hotel and then the Golden Crest Hotel retirement home before it became the Sunset Strip hotspot known as The Standard. Left: Richard Neutra’s Chuey House.

Paul R. Williams' Jay Paley residence covered patio.

Walter Dodge House built by Irving Gill, 1916.

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Left: The Standard Hotel, originally designed by noted architect Herbert Kameon.

Bottom: Style-makers, Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield at Dawnridge, the fantastical Beverly Hills estate of legendary Hollywood designer, Tony Duquette built in 1949.

SIA is crucially important as a watchdog and advocate, seeking to find sympathetic buyers for endangered properties before a demolition permit is issued. As designers, they have access to houses that are hidden from public view and whistleblowers alert them to potential threats. But it’s an uphill struggle. Recently, a developer tore the façade off an important Paul Williams house, formerly home to Frank Sinatra and David Niven, to disqualify it from protection. He broke the law but paid no penalty. Currently SIA are working to save Paul Williams’ Jay Paley mansion And they are concerned for the integrity of historic neighborhoods that are steadily losing their character—North Westwood Village is a prime example. As Jaime laments, “before you can blink it’s gone. We find that heartbreaking.”

For more information on SIA and to support the cause go to siaprojects.org

Above: Showcasing elegant style across more than 15,000 square feet, the residence is considered one of Paul R. Williams most iconic works.

Left/Bottom: At Paul Williams' Jay Paley residence, a covered patio lined with towering columns hangs off the back of the home, leading to a massive lawn surrounded by lush landscaping.

Appleton Partners LLP

STRIVING FOR AN APPRECIATION OF PLACE AND TIME THROUGH ARCHITECTURE

Since 1976, Appleton Partners LLP has designed over 800 projects and specializes in the planning, architectural, and landscape design of custom residential, institutional, and commercial projects for both private and public clients. With offices in Santa Monica and Santa Barbara, California, their exemplary portfolio includes new construction as well as additions, restorations, the adaptive reuse of existing structures and the preservation of historic buildings. The firm has been extensively published in major design periodicals and has won numerous awards and competitions.

Marc Appleton is the founding Principal of Appleton Partners LLP. Under his leadership the firm’s design work has received many awards from the American Institute of Architects and other organizations. He has consistently been named to Architectural Digest’s Top 100 Designers from 1991-2016.

In 2000, Ken Mineau joined Appleton Partners LLP as the Director of the newly opened Santa Barbara office. Now as Managing Partner, he oversees a variety of residential and commercial projects –most notably an extensive renovation of the historic San Ysidro Ranch and the new Rosewood Miramar Beach. Ken has practiced both domestically from Los Angeles to New York, and globally in Japan, China, and Malaysia.

Andrew Scott is both Partner and the Director of the Santa Monica office. Andrew joined Appleton Partners LLP in 2002. He has managed numerous successful residential and commercial projects in Beverly Hills, Del Mar, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, Martha’s Vineyard, Rancho Santa Fe, Santa Barbara, and Santa Monica.

Appleton Partners LLP, Santa Monica & Santa Barbara, 310.828.0430, info@appleton-architects.com, appleton-architects.com

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Landry Design Group

CREATING ENDURING AND INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE IN ANY STYLE, SCALE, AND LOCATION

Landry Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning residential architecture firm, internationally acclaimed for its designs in various architectural styles and highly regarded for its thorough historical research and precise execution.

The firm was founded in 1987 by Richard Landry, who, together with the firm principal, Brian Pinkett, leads a team of 50 professionals, all committed to finding creative solutions to design challenges and producing enduring architecture of uncompromising quality. LDG embraces a team-based approach, reflecting a culture of collaboration that clients, who are inherently part of the design process, appreciate. LDG's diverse portfolio includes projects in 17 countries, and its designs are responsive to their 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 been honored with numerous coveted national and international design awards including 15 Best in American Living Awards from the NAHB; the national Builder's Choice Award; two Luxe RED Awards; the International Property Award, Americas Division; and 85 Gold Nugget Awards from the PCBC. The firm has repeatedly appeared on the Architectural Digest AD100 list, and in 2022 Ocean Home magazine named it one of the Top Coastal Architects, marking its eighth consecutive appearance on that list. In 2022, in recognition of his achievements in the field of architecture, Richard Landry became a recipient of the Legacy Award from The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art.

Landry Design Group, Inc., 1818 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025, 310.444.1404, landrydesigngroup.com

HOMES

Susan Masterman Architects

A FULL SERVICE STUDIO

PASSIONATE ABOUT FULLY INTEGRATING ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, AND GARDENS

Susan Masterman Architects has expertly designed fine custom homes combining outdoor California living with traditional architecture for over 25 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, 1030 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030, 626.441.4805, susanmasterman.com

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Richard Manion Architecture

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

am at heart an eclectic, drawing inspiration from history, travel and imagination,” says Richard Manion, president of Richard Manion Architecture. “I grew up in New England, but have lived in Los Angeles since 1987, so I enjoy designing residences inspired by the great houses of the U.S. and Europe.” Manion has garnered an international reputation for his interpretations of historical architectural styles, from Mediterranean to Colonial Revival to Streamline Moderne. The firm is also working on an increasing number of streamlined classical and contemporary projects that are tailored to the more informal lifestyle of his clients. “Our main goal is to deliver an even better version of their home than the one that they envisioned,” Manion says of his clients.

Richard Manion Architecture’s current portfolio includes residential commissions in California, Hawaii and New York, as well as overseas commissions in Singapore and the Middle East. The firm’s projects have been featured in Architectural Digest, Robb Report, California Homes and Interiors magazines, and the firm’s second monograph “Streamlined: Richard Manion Architecture” was published by Images Publishing in 2021.

Richard Manion Architecture, 11400 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 410, Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310.858.8525, richardmanion.com

Paul Brant Williger Architect

ORDER, RESOLUTION & BEAUTY

For 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

Ike Baker Velten

BLENDING TRADITIONAL WITH CUTTING-EDGE PROCESSES

Ike Baker Velten (formerly Ike Kligerman Barkley, SF Bay Area) creates a distinctive design rooted in traditional technique yet is modern in its application of sculptural forms, taut detailing, and glass expanses, underlaid with a process that is both rigorous and lighthearted.

IBV's architecture and interior staff work collectively or independently with outside partners. They collaborate with clients, craftspeople, and colleagues to produce personalized living environments and the occasional public building, where each project receives dedication to intimate detailing to highlight each project’s unique location and character.

IBV realizes their projects by blending traditional handicrafts with cutting-edge processes. Structures are imagined and communicated through impressionistic sketches, and digital renders use the latest technologies. From initial designs through construction, they focus on selecting the best materials, ensuring that material integrity remains a hallmark of theirwork. Partner John Ike’s newest book, 9 Houses / 9 Stories (Vendome), explores and celebrates the inextricable bond between the architect and those who implement his vision, a give-and-take that results in singularly designed residences. The Ike Baker Velten office serves clients from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

Ike Baker Velten, 1624 Franklin Street, Suite 912, Oakland, CA 94612, 415.371.1850, ikebakervelten.com

The Warner Group Architects

ENDURING ARCHITECTURE IN A DIVERSITY OF STYLES

The Warner Group Architects (WGA) has led the single-family residential architectural industry since its founding in 1966. Its team of architects and interior designers is known for producing award-winning projects in California and beyond. WGA's recent expansion from its longtime Montecito, CA office to open a second office location in Newport Beach, CA, reflects its commitment to growing its reach to better serve their clients throughout Southern California and beyond.

The firm has expertise in all styles of architecture, from modern to classical, which is evident in their skilled understanding of proportion and expert detailing. The interior design team of WGA possesses an added expertise that contributes to the firm's ability to elevate its architecture and smoothly integrate an overall vision into every aspect of its projects, resulting in distinctive homes delivered as a cohesive package. With over 55 years of experience in the industry, WGA's reputation for producing distinctive designs and enduring architecture remains unrivaled. Their commitment to providing exceptional services through combining site-responsive and clientresponsive design has led to successful projects and lasting relationships with everyone involved. WGA's recent expansion has positioned the company to uphold its long tradition of exceptional design and client service.

The Warner Group Architects, Inc., 1250 Coast Village Rd., Ste. J Montecito, CA 93108 413 29th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663 805.969.5074, wgarch.com

McClean Design

DEFINING THE CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLE

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

McClean’s projects, from modest homes to spacious estates, have made McClean Design the go-toarchitectural firm for sophisticated contemporary spaces. Inspired by the long history of modern residential design in California, the firm is known for creating beautiful custom homes that are connected to their environment and provide clients and their families with a haven in a busy world. Light, air, expansive views, water, and eliminating the barrier between indoors and outdoors are hallmarks of the firm’s work. Established in 2000, McClean Design strives for excellence in architecture, pushing the boundaries of imagination with extraordinary spaces, while committing to environmentally sustainable design practices. Members of the American Institute of Architects and licensed in a growing number of states, the firm works throughout California and the United States, as well as around the world. Currently, with houses in design and near completion in California, McClean has several projects around the country in Nevada, Hawaii, Texas, and Florida, as well as projects in Canada, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

The firm’s first book, McClean Design: Creating the Contemporary House, was released in the spring of 2019. Written by Philip Jodidio and published by Rizzoli Electa, the book takes readers behind the scenes of twenty-one of McClean’s ultra-modern homes. Book two, with a focus on California residential architecture, is currently underway.

McClean Design, 391 S. Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866, 714.505.0556, mccleandesign.com

Kirley Architects

A LEGACY OF CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE

Keith Kirley is a third-generation licensed architect whose distinctive style is palpably rooted in tradition and reflects his New England upbringing.

Kirley Architects has a proven history of excellence in the field of classical and traditional architecture. Their homes and structures add character to some of the most prestigious communities in California and beyond.

The Kirley Architects process, as architects and artists present their clients with work of the highest caliber and prioritize synergistic collaboration with the members of a project's team. The work of the firm, Kirley Architects, spans disciplines. While they primarily craft single-family homes, they are also experienced in commercial and resort architecture.

PHX Architecture

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

Award winning Architect, Erik B. Peterson of PHX Architecture, creates bespoke luxury residences and boutique hospitality throughout the west. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with it's signature satellite office in Beverly Hills, California, PHX Architecture is a collection of talented architects, designers, and project managers dedicated to providing five-star architectural service and design. PHX Architecture is experienced in creating innovative, elegant and timeless design spanning a wide range of styles to fit every clients program. Every project is taken as a unique opportunity to explore the possibilities of design.

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

Brion Jeannette Architecture

CREATING HOMES AND ESTATES TOO WONDERFUL TO LEAVE

With 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 throughout the U.S. and countries around the globe including Croatia, Hong Kong and Budapest.

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 staff of architects, Brion Jeannette and Amy Creager, along with their other architectural professionals,’ team together 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 and inside environments to maximize the comfort and desirability of living in a Brion Jeannette Architecture home. “Architecture is not just something we do; it is who we are.”

When their client directs a unique, timeless and environmentally sustainable home the team lets loose with their unique talent employing creative design strength. Brion and Amy believe each home should be a reflection of the owner’s desires and dreams...which they make come true.

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

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CASE STUDY

QuarryHouse and the San Francisco Palazzo

MASTER STONEMASONS QUARRYHOUSE

joined the team of Skurman Architects, Tucker & Marks Design, Level 10 Construction, and Zeterre Landscape Architecture to renovate and restore a historic San Francisco mansion. The Italian Renaissance-style villa, designed by architect Henry Clay Smith in 1927, was inspired by a Fiesole Palazzo. Perched high atop Pacific Heights, the scope of the project for the 6,848 sq ft estate took eight years to complete.

QuarryHouse's involvement began with the Grand Entry, where an intarsia marble floor features a field of Botticino Classico with Oro Toscano medallions etched in Emperador Medium marble. From the entry, a lyrical three-story Botticino Classico marble staircase winds ribbon-like up through the spine of the building. Because the veining needed to match, QuarryHouse spent over a year sourcing marble blocks. They worked with their partner company, CITCO of Verona, on the specifications.

The stonemasons sourced, fabricated, installed, and restored marble throughout the residence's interiors, culminating in a fanciful Grotto and Pool leading to an Italianate garden. A fountain of intertwined dolphins centers the Courtyard. For the fountain sculptures, urns, and rosettes, QuarryHouse selected Talla Marble. Travertino Noce was the foundation for the paving, walls, and stairs. Custom Scala del Pesce cobblestone in Golden Granite covers the winding driveway. QuarryHouse, 217 San Anselmo Avenue, Suite C, San Anslemo, CA 94960, 415.482.9094, quarryhouse.com

Corbin Reeves Construction

CORBIN REEVES CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES TO HELP THEIR CLIENTS RECEIVE THE CUSTOM HOME OF THEIR DREAMS

Over three decades in the home building industry gives Michael Reeves an intimate knowledge of his craft. His firm, Corbin Reeves Construction, was founded on a desire to combine his myriad of passions. “I wanted to be a carpenter, then an architect, a developer, a general contractor, and then I realized that home building encompasses something in each of those,” he says. “The process of creating is what motivates me.” Building various architectural styles and locations throughout Southern California – from an ultramodern home in the Hollywood Hills, an authentic French chateau on the ocean to an Italian cliffside villa overlooking the ocean – Reeves and his team possess experience in precisely executing the client’s vision and fulfilling their dream. “At this stage I like to do projects that are unique and challenging,” he says. “I enjoy learning about the latest products and designs and implementing them.” A philosophy based on a collaborative spirit has resulted in a steady stream of impressive clients and residences for Corbin Reeves Construction. Whether the project is traditional or contemporary, the firm aims to meet the client’s needs and the architect’s vision. “When we do an unveiling, they are often moved to tears. That is an extraordinary moment for us.”

Corbin Reeves Construction, 245 Fischer Ave #A1, Costa Mesa, CA, 714.540.3700, corbinreevesconstruction.com

Hill Construction Company

BUILDING METICULOUSLY CRAFTED LUXURY HOMES THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN UNITED STATES

Hill Construction thrives on the intricacy of every detail and is committed to elevating the luxury custom homebuilding experience. Taking its place as the preferred building partner among acclaimed architects and designers, Hill Construction Company embodies the energy and dedication needed to lead difficult projects and maintain a forward-thinking approach. Their work has earned numerous design and building industry awards and is regularly recognized in top luxury publications. In many ways, Hill Construction is shaping the future of custom homes by mastering, and refining, the true ART of building well.

“When architects and designers raise the bar, we are at our best. The more challenging the project, the more rewarding the result.” says Ryan Hill, president of Hill Construction.

For over 45 years, their award-winning team makes challenging projects look effortless. Adept in modern technologies and sophisticated modeling systems, they’ve mastered complexities that are beyond the scope of other builders–all while providing unparalleled craftsmanship and customer service. Follow @hillconstructioncompany on Instagram to view an astonishing collection of luxury home images from their portfolio.

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Hill Construction Company, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orange County, Pacific Northwest, Palm Desert, San Diego, hillconstructioncompany.com, @hillconstructioncompany

Building Construction Group

DISCOVERING ONE OF CALIFORNIA'S BEST KEPT BUILDING SECRETS

After earning 26 years of construction, architecture, and design experience, partnering with some of the most respected individuals in the industry, Scott Hamilton Harris, Chief Operating Officer, co-founded Building Construction Group in 2005.

Building a company on a well-rounded foundation of experience is paramount, and expected. What made this company unique, was their unwavering focus to put their client’s needs first, maintaining a five-star product and experience.

Their philosophy established Building Construction Group as one of California's most respected construction firms in the luxury home building industry. Their services have been sought by many of Los Angeles’ elite ranging in needs from Hugh Hefner, and the restoration of the Playboy Mansion, to Ed Begley Jr's, LEED Platinum, “Greenest home in America.”

“ EVERYONE deserves luxury, which is more than a collection, it's a feeling. Home is more than just a place we hang our hat, it's a place where we hold our heart safe.” –Scott

Hamilton Harris

Building Construction Group, 5820 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.297.2220, buildingcgroup.com, scott@buildingcgroup.com

Glass Residential Group

BUILDING LUXURY RESIDENTIAL ESTATES SHOWCASING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MANSION AND MASTERPIECE

The guiding principle for Glass Residential Group is “the difference is in the details”. The father (Rob Glass) and son (Josh Glass) team represent the third & fourth generations of the Glass Family build tradition.

Glass is dedicated to uncompromising quality with a commitment to excellence. For Glass, quality is a way of life, not just a procedure.

Every residence in the Glass portfolio is a unique work of art, reflecting the unwavering passion they bring to the process.

For decades, Glass has demonstrated the ability to construct landmark homes in some of the West Coast’s most prestigious enclaves, including Beverly Park, Bel Air, Malibu, Brentwood Park, Beverly Hills, & Newport Coast’s Pelican Hill, Shady Canyon & Crystal Cove. To the north, estates in Walnut Creek, California and Hunts Point, Washington.

Glass can take a project from conception to completion or can work closely with other designers and architects to build homes that possess a high level of quality and elegance.

Glass Residential Group , 2309 Santa Monica Blvd, #522 Santa Monica, CA 90404,310.276.3031, glassresgroup.com

Peninsula Custom Homes

BUILD BRILLIANTLY

Since 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 long-standing 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.

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

NAPA VALLEY

Centric General Contractors

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

Design

Weaving Integrity

Talented Duo Produces a Collection of Textiles with Intention and Fine Craftsmanship

MCLAURIN PIERCY WAS BUILT ON A PASSION for textiles and travel by Clay McLaurin and Todd Piercy.

Clay is a trained textile designer with extensive experience designing for a notable American jacquard weaving mill, and taught textile design at the Rhode Island School of Design and the University of Georgia's Lamar Dodd School of Art.

"How textiles are made matters" is central in our everyday conversations. This concept is key to how we source materials, weave our fabrics, and treat our employees. Every component plays an important role in producing the best possible product with the best intention."

Todd has over 20 years of experience in sales and business development for iconic brands such as Ralph Lauren, Etro, and Michael Smith Inc.

“We believe in the art of making; from concept to completion, what we do is truly an art and not a computer doing all the work. Our team has years of training; therefore, we weave with thought and integrity.”

In 2019 they purchased LA Mills, a boutique weaving mill in downtown Los Angeles. This acquisition connects the heritage of American weaving to the future and supports the craft and legacy of California weavers.

The fabrics are rooted in classic design and inspired by authentic American hard work, honesty, and independence values. The finest American wool, linen, and cotton are sourced for the fabrics staying true to the use of natural materials as a core value.

Available in Southern California at Thomas Lavin showrooms and in San Francisco at De Sousa Hughes. mclaurinandpiercy.com

HAND Built

Showroom

Coup D’Etat is an Incubator for Artisans

Visionary

SAN FRANCISCO-BASED CERAMICIST

Linda Fahey perfectly fits the visionary showroom Coup D’Etat founded by Darin Geise. In addition to her installation work, she is the proprietor of the carefully curated shop, YONDER, that she shares with her studio. She creates sculptural and functional ceramics, specializing in hand-built forms with illustrative surfaces. With a background in illustration, Linda takes her drawings to the surface of her vessels and ceramic tiles. Linda’s talent is sought after by interior designers and design firms for large-scale sitespecific projects, including custom tile design. She incorporates design influences directly from a life lived on the northern California coast and from her deep respect of the natural world.

Coup D’Etat

San Francisco | 111 Rhode Island Street No. 415. 241.9300

Los Angeles | 100 North Robertson Boulevard, 323.825.5880

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The Wiseman Group

BUILDING A MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DESIGNER AND CLIENT

At The Wiseman Group, elegance and function meet in timeless custom spaces. With keen attention to detail and refined tastes, the firm has gained international recognition.

TWG offers both architectural and interior design services, with frequent collaboration between the two. Rather than adopt a particular style, the firm focuses on context and local history, reframing spaces to reflect clients’ true personas.

Just as no two people are the same, no two projects are the same. TWG embraces every unique opportunity to create harmony between all elements: color and texture, interiors and architecture, client and designer. Understanding clients’ aspirations empowers this group to realize cohesive spaces that truly embody those who live in them.

The Wiseman Group Interior Design, Inc., 301 Pennsylvania Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94107, 415.282.2880, wisemangroup.com

Dejager Design

DESIGN THROUGH LEADING EDGE TECHNOLOGY

Dejager Design, Inc is a full service interior design firm specializing in luxury residential interiors.

Using high definition 3D computer models to build and create interiors often before the home is built, clients can visualize and participate in the creative process, removing the fear typically associated with the process of building a custom home.

“Being open to new ideas, imagination and passion are my defining styles and I engage with each project as an individually inspired work, unique to each client, says Errol Dejager.” By refusing to conform to a defined traditional or contemporary aesthetic, Dejager enjoys the freedom of expression that allows the personality of each client to fully express their needs. Dejager’s background in graphic design, architecture, landscape design and construction has given him a unique understanding of the craft, allowing him to collaboratively create homes from the ground up.

Dejager Design Inc., 4040 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 350, Newport Beach, CA 92660, 949.673.7700

9696 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 250, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 310.744.7124, dejagerdesigninc.com

ballon STUDIO

CLIENT WHISPERER SABRA BALLON HELPS CLIENTS LIVE BEAUTIFULLY

Sabra Ballon has a reputation for being a “client whisperer” because she knows what her clients want before they can understand how to express it to her. This comes from being an excellent listener and paying close attention to how they live their life. As a UC Berkeley-trained architect and interior designer, Ballon is also called a “fixer” for large projects that need an elegant refresh. She studies the space with her educated eye and updates the look with modern details, masterful craftsmanship, and abundant style. Her studio’s interior design projects evoke a quiet elegance and depth. She dreams up meticulous compositions with luxurious materials to create a sensory experience of subtlety and emotion. Her expertise comes from over 15 years in the fields of construction, interior design, set design, and textiles. As a designer and owner’s representative, she guides her clients through a streamlined process from concept to construction and installation.

ballon STUDIO, 1795 Union Street, San Francisco 94123, 415.795.4100, ballonSTUDIO.com

Cabana Home

THE AMERICAN RIVIERA’S DESIGN DUO

Design partners Steve Thompson and Caroline Thompson bring their signature modernism to classic Santa Barbara Style at Cabana Home. Ask them how that unique vision was refined, and you’ll discover their careers starting at the legendary luxury purveyor Neiman Marcus, to real estate development of over 28 homes in Dallas, Santa Fe, and Montecito.

Now, their eponymous Funk Zone showroom and interior design studio is central California’s exclusive home to legendary firms Thibaut, Janus et Cie, Lee, Alfonso Marina, and Milo Baughman by Thayer Coggin plus one-of-a-kind lighting, textiles, and accessories from around the globe. Their team offers full design services, space planning, building plan review, and project management for both residential and commercial properties.

Their gallery also features 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

Staprans Design

CREATING SPACES THAT RESONATE WITH SOUL AND A WELL LIVED LIFE

Design 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

Debra Lynn Henno Design

FUSING LIFE, FASHION, ARTS, AND NATURE INTO DESIGN

Debra Lynn Henno Design is an Award Winning Full Service Interior Design Firm with over 20 years of experience. Based in Santa Barbara, we work throughout the Central Coast and beyond, including Los Angeles and Hawaii. Their dedicated team with differing areas of expertise, provide Interior Design services for Residential, Commercial and Hospitality projects. They believe "Beauty to be a Positive Force," and it is our desire to honor the clients preferences while presenting their own intuitive and visionary concepts. It is this collaboration that allows for the creation of beautiful spaces for their clients to enjoy throughout the years.

Debra Lynn Henno Design, 805.748.4734 debra@debralynnhennodesign.com, debralynnhennodesign.com

HSH Interiors

GROUNDED IN GLAMOUR

HSH Interiors brings to life a timeless sensibility guided by a keen reverence for architecture and expressed through comfortable spaces grounded in glamour.

Led by principal designer and visual omnivore Holly Snow Hollenbeck, the studio thoughtfully tailors each project to meet the client's unique needs while channeling Holly's vision around joie de vivre and a sense of place and people, not an era or style.

From its two design studios in California, HSH Interiors extends its geographic reach to clients across the United States and abroad. HSH Interiors' work is well-published in major design magazines including Wallpaper, Dwell, LUXE Interiors + Design, and more. HSH's portfolio includes residential and hospitality projects in desirable locales like San Francisco and the Peninsula, Marin, Napa Valley, Jackson Hole, Lake Tahoe, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills, and the Dominican Republic.

HSH Interiors, 501 Broderick St., San Francisco, CA 94117, 10004 Se River St., Truckee, CA 96161, hsh-interiors.Com

Cooper Pacific Kitchens

CREATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF KITCHENS

Cooper Pacific Kitchens is a full service cabinetry design studio with an emphasis on creating highly functioning spaces while combining materials and details in thoughtful innovative ways.

The third-generation award-wining design firm specializes in creating luxury kitchen design and installation to the finest homes all over the world since 1986.

Known as a team of creative and passionate professionals, they are sought as a leading resource for interior designers and their clients. Each project is unique and their service is highly personalized to your project. The firm provides creative solutions while utilizing the highest quality products making Cooper Pacific the premier leader in fine kitchen furniture whether it be traditional, transitional or modern styles.

With its unwillingness to compromise on quality, Cooper Pacific creates the next generation of kitchens, baths, and customized wardrobes collaborating with industry leading architects, interior designers, and builders for the finest private residences around the world.

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

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Kendall Wilkinson Design

THE THOUGHTFUL EMBRACE OF CREATIVE LUXURY

ACalifornia native with a deep appreciation for the Bay Area, Kendall Wilkinson has secured a celebrated reputation in the interior design industry as demonstrated both through her portfolio of projects and her best-selling fabric line with Fabricut. Establishing her eponymous San Francisco firm in 1992, Kendall Wilkinson Design (KWD) creates bespoke residences with an emphasis on beauty and comfort.

Kendall was introduced to the world of design through her mother, who was not only an interior designer but also an art connoisseur and style setter. Her creative upbringing was instrumental in honing Kendall’s artistic vision. “I learned from my mother to appreciate the value of color, scale, and texture, and continue to draw inspiration from the fashion world.”

With a foundation of classic design sensibility, Kendall’s style continues to evolve with every project she engages. “As designers, we are informed by artistic, cultural, and technological shifts,” explains Kendall of her custom approach to interior design. KWD’s versatile team of expert designers, project managers, and creative advisors are intensely collaborative, fostering a language between architecture, interiors, and the landscapes they inhabit.

“Ultimately, it’s about bringing the vision of the client to life through creativity and service.”

The firm’s portfolio, which includes both commercial and residential spaces, demonstrates this philosophy throughout.

Kendall Wilkinson Design. 415.409.2299, info@kendallwilkinson.com, @kendallwilkinsondesign kendallwilkinson.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

Hilliard is renowned for delivering timeless work epitomizing the “best” of each client’s favored design style. Heather and her team enjoy collaborating with talented architects, contractors, lighting designers, landscape architects and furniture artisans. 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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