Flight of Fancy
Emeryville-based Swatt Architects coaxes an improbable topography into an enchanted getaway home for a Peninsula couple.

The Tuscan Villa That Wasn't
A husband-and-wife architect team overlays a modern palette on a St. Helena Italian villa to produce a contemporary yet comfortable ambience.

Seeking Sanctuary
Larry Ellison’s Japanese-style Atherton estate was the closest he could get to living in Japan without actually relocating.

Modern Homage to Queen Anne
Architect Julie Dowling marries her modern sensibility with her husband’s love of antiquities in their San Francisco Victorian.

Understated Simplicity
Regan Bice uses a minimalist philosophy and clever design to create a sleek yet functional Oakland hills home.

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The Artisans - Page 33
Expert Design - Page 36
Trends - Page 39
Interiors - Page 55
Exteriors - Page 63
Design Taste - Page 100
Mixed Use - Page 105
Resources - Page 110

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