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Lafayette Sea Ranch Contemporary

Location Lafayette, CA Date 1991-92 Description One of the more interesting elements of mid-century design in Northern California was the influence of the design for a small coastal community called Sea Ranch. A team of influential architectural leaders came together as a team to contribute many elements of this new, regionally inspired rustic style. Based …

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Ross Tuscan Kitchen

Location Ross, CA Date 1993 Description This remodel simplified the common “servant’s” kitchen and quarters common to residential design in the 1920s. The Owners wanted to retain the “feel” of European Style and design, so the kitchen cabinets were purposefully “unfitted”, meaning they were designed as separate casework elements placed against adjacent walls, rather than …

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Rockridge Mediterranean

Location Oakland, CA Date 1991-92 Description This remodel reflects the unique character of the neighborhood as well as the clients. One client is an amateur magician and has a nationally-recognized collection of magic paraphernalia, as well as an extensive collection of art nouveau and historic European magic posters. The house was to become a showcase …

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Fairfax Lodge

Location Fairfax, CA Date 2011 Description Lodge style homes have become a core element of my offering to my community as an architect. Please read about my philosophy in the section called “Lodge Life”. One client in particular has identified with my beliefs and aesthetic and asked me to accompany him through the creation of …

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Woodacre Victorian

Location Woodacre Date 1989-90 Description This is a new home in the Victorian style, placed on a long narrow property with a grove of redwood trees at the back. The home is designed to provide living and work space for parents and 3 kids with garage off the street and landscaped yard along the side …

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Tiburon Shingle Style

Location Tiburon Date 1997 Description This mid-century bungalow is situated on a lagoon in San Francisco Bay. The clients wanted to simplify the detailing and introduce a calmness to the design. Working with local interior designer Candace Killman, we created calming elements in many rooms throughout the house. The master bath was one focus, with …

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