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Discover a selection of the best built environment designs in this large American state on the west coast of the country.
The key cities in this state are San Francisco and Los Angeles, nicknamed LA, which is the largest of the two.
Celebrated LA buildings include the Getty Center, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Central Los Angeles Area High School #9 for the Visual and Performing Arts.
Famous architects featuring in L.A. include Frank Gehry, COOP HIMMELB(L)AU and Renzo Piano(RPBW). Famous 20th Century studios include Frank Lloyd Wright and Charles & Ray Eames.
Zyme Studios designed the Oscillation Residence’s triangular shape maximizes the site’s natural features and gives a sustainable site design approach for each façade in Yucca Valley, California, USA
Located in a quiet residential hillside neighbourhood overlooking the skyline of the city of Belmont, California, two different types of experience are proposed for this house by KOAMI ARCHITECTURE, each represented by the concept of Sky & Earth
Lutsko Associates and Feldman Architecture completes the second phase of design at Sonoma Wine Country 1 works to transform an effortless one-bedroom retreat into a dynamic escape for a growing family in Healdsburg, California
Safdie Rabines Architects designed The Jeannie is the largest lecture hall at the University of California. Located at the southwest gateway to the school’s North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood in San Diego, the Jeannie’s cantilevered roof ascends toward the main pedestrian walkway and the center of campus like a beacon, highlighting the new community
Working with the Conservation Biology Department at the University of California Santa Cruz, Levy Art + Architecture designed a living classroom, scientific research housing and staff housing on the 7,000 acre Natural Reserve in the Big Creek Reserve
The Deer Park project, by DNM Architecture, in Marin County, California, north of San Francisco, is built on a lot that was vacant when purchased by the client. The V-shaped site has a natural drainage swale through its center, effectively dividing the land in half
Andrew Morrall Architect created a major addition and home remodel transforming an early 20th century Colonial style Historic Home in Redwood City, California. Transitional and contemporary design concepts were introduced, respecting and accentuating the historical Architecture of the home
DN + A, Architecture and Design and Pleskow Architects collaborated on the design of the Clover Park restroom replacement. It is a municipal project located in the City of Santa Monica, California
Century 21 theater rehabilitation, San Jose, Northern California, by TEF Design: giant domed movie building from 1963 by architect Vincent G Raney, USA – considered the first of its kind
This beautiful CHxTLD designed new Mountain Retreat for a large family, incorporates expansive windows walls and high-end finishes throughout in Truckee, California
Nestled in the hills of the Fryman Canyon Estates area in Studio City, California, the Oakdell Residence is a remodel and addition, designed by Assembledge+ to an existing 1960’s mid-century home
Hayes Group Architects received a coveted Award for Architectural Excellence for 611 Cowper Street in Palo Alto, California, a project commissioned by the real estate development and investment company R&M Properties
ANX / Aaron Neubert Architects’ Sage Gardens plans provide 144 units for seniors to live and thrive in, with their new homes flooded with natural light and integrated with the landscape in Sacramento, California
The Medium Plenty team revamped the 90+-year-old South Pasadena House, in California, through the complete renovation of its interiors and the transformation of the existing garage into an ADU, where the client’s mother now lives
Beyond its location, West Edge Architects’ clients were drawn to the detached row house in Hermosa Beach in California, principally because of the vaulted ceiling running almost the full length of the second floor
Johnny Cash’s former home in California which was built to his exact specifications in 1961, went on the market in June 2022 for $1.795 million and has already sold to one of his fans for $1.85 million – $55,000 over the asking price
The Petaluma Pastoral project in Sonoma, California by DNM Architecture is an ongoing multi-phased endeavour for a happy client. Set on 4.5 acres of picturesque rolling farmland, two buildings have been completed so far, and a third is in the design phase