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Tucked in the mountains of the Santa Lucia Preserve, a land trust between Carmel and Big Sur, the owners of this 28-acre property envisioned a retreat for family and friends. Seasoned travelers with a deep affection for the Tuscan countryside, they were drawn to its sun-soaked villas, stone craftsmanship, and enduring sense of place. Alongside our team, they set out to reinterpret these timeless sensibilities through a modern lens, all while grounding and shaping the home in

Sonoma Forge WaterBridge exposed showers redefine the outdoor shower as an architectural centerpiece rather than a simple utility fixture. As luxury homes increasingly embrace seamless indoor-outdoor living, resort-inspired wellness spaces, and immersive connections to nature, these iconic exposed shower systems have become defining elements in some of the world’s most distinctive residential and hospitality environments. Found beside infinity pools, tucked into tropical gard

Sonoma Cast Stone bath sinks embody a new era of luxury bath design—one where sculptural form, material authenticity, and architectural restraint converge to create spaces that feel both deeply personal and timeless. As contemporary interiors continue shifting toward tactile minimalism, wellness-centered living, and bespoke craftsmanship, concrete has emerged as one of the defining materials of the modern luxury home. Sonoma Cast Stone transforms that material into sophistica

Located on the fifth and sixth floors of The St. Regis San Francisco, the new spa is designed to provide a tranquil retreat that captures the refined sophistication and nuance of the renowned hospitality brand while responding to its urban context. Circular motifs are integrated throughout the space, drawing inspiration from the architecture of the neighboring San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and complementing the aesthetic of the adjacent pool, while standing as a distinct

The Mountain Retreat residence presented a unique architectural opportunity given the remote and private site, overlooking a serene lake and rugged hills beyond. The layout of the home in the landscape resulted from the intent to create a series of private family spaces each with a unique visual connection to the surrounding site, while providing privacy for those spaces from the site access and adjacent interior spaces. To ensure privacy, the program elements are arranged in

West Canal Yards was formerly a vital hub in Seattle’s fishing industry, comprised of two buildings: a long-running fish processing facility including a 30,000-square-foot freezer. These hard-working structures now form the foundation of this adaptive reuse project along Seattle’s Ship Canal. With its robust volumes, ample parking, and nearly 1,000 feet of wharf frontage, the site presented a rare opportunity to reactivate a maritime-industrial edge of the city. The design s

The homeowners desired a contemporary residence with a thoughtfully designed entrance that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor areas facing north towards the waterfalls of the country club. Unlike many local architect-designed homes, which typically position north-facing residences as far north as feasible to create south-facing outdoor areas and pools shielded from street view by high retaining walls and gates, the homeowners envisioned a contrasting approach. They aime

Designed for a retired couple and realized within a modest budget, this island retreat is perched on a narrow, rocky knoll within a rare grove of old-growth trees. A straightforward gabled form, constructed with prefabricated trusses, serves as both an economical strategy and a means of creating generous spatial volume and visual interest. At 1,450 square feet, the part-time residence is intentionally minimalist and contemporary, allowing the owners to easily maintain the hom

This project is a substantial remodel and addition to an unassuming 1940s single-family ranch in Northeast Seattle with a focus on sustainability, durability, indoor-outdoor living, and generational flexibility. Designed during the COVID quarantine, the family realized they needed to rethink how their home should function in the “new normal” and beyond. The owners wanted a house that would serve them now and into the future, no matter the shape of their family, requiring us

When Dan and Sandra Wilson, both designers, first walked into the apartment, they were already familiar with the building, and they were intrigued by the listing images. “It looked like a Miami nightclub from the 80s” they recall. “The views were outstanding, and the rooms were flooded with daylight. But the finishes were dated and eccentric, which is an understatement.” Dan turned to his wife and said, “we have to buy this.” Every surface was covered in bright finishes inclu

The clients had long vacationed on the island and wished to create a comfortable getaway home for family and for entertaining friends, eventually shifting the residence to a more frequently occupied home as they age. The couple shared the firm’s interest in a site-sensitive approach to design, as well as a commitment to net-zero energy. The 2,474-square-foot cedar-clad home is located in the San Juan Island Archipelago along a rocky, windswept shoreline, exposed to weather t