The addition blends seamlessly with the original structure. Details on the breakfast nook bay match original wood details on the front facade of the house. Leslie Schwartz Photography.

Michael Hospelt Photography

photos by Bernardo Grijalva

Photography: Geoff Captain Studios

Michael Winokur

A Hillside Terraced Courtyard for entertaining and exploring the native wildlife and birds.

Photo Credit: Mark Schwartz

Interior design by JACQUES SAINT DIZIER photos by Mary Nichols

Photo by Mark Boisclair

The design objective for this six acre ocean view parcel in Montecito was to create a literal replication of an 1800's California hacienda. Four adobe structures define the central courtyard while secondary terraces and walled gardens expand the living areas towards the views and morning light. Simple, rustic details and traditional, handmade materials evoke a lifestyle of a distant era.

Margo Residence Photos by Rudy Torres

California Spanish

This Palo Alto home’s traditional Spanish styling incorporates multi-level roofing, with red terra cotta tiles and signature design elements, including a dramatic arched entryway and decorative grille work. Finely crafted materials take center stage in the two-story entrance salon, which features a cascading staircase rising over glowing hardwood flooring. The home’s period-appropriate architecture is punctuated by loft ceilings, plaster walls, and an open, flowing floor plan. The spacious basement recreation room is the ideal gathering spot, with a snack bar, billiards, and foosball tables. A customized home theater completes the picture, with plush recliners, ambient lighting, and a professional-quality digital movie projector. Architect: Stoecker and Northway Architects

Exquisite Mediterranean home on Lake Austin. Photography by Coles Hairston