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Set high above Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, Laurel House is a custom luxury home designed around a series of open, interconnected living spaces with expansive views across the city.  From the landscaped arrival court, a double height glass entrance reveals the scale of the design, while bringing daylight deep into the interior. Warm wood, stone, glass, and living plants continue from the outdoors in, softening the architecture, and giving the modern home a natural feel. infinite yaseem, ethan gulliford, andrew bramasco infinite yaseem, ethan gulliford, andrew bramasco infinite yaseem, ethan gulliford, andrew bramasco infinite yaseem, ethan gulliford, andrew bramasco Designed for both large-scale entertaining and... More

Hillside Pavilion began with a decision to work with the land. On a site in Wayzata, Minnesota, that descends from the road toward a wooded backyard, JMAD Architecture set the home into the slope. Its low profile at the approach opens into a partial walkout at the rear, allowing the terrain to shape both the building’s form and its organization. Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography The architecture explores how horizontal and vertical planes can define space. Broad roof overhangs intersect with vertical masses and fins, establishing areas of enclosure while preserving views between rooms and into the landscape. Integrated planter walls extend this composition into the entry cour... More

 JMAD presents a revolutionary approach to contemporary residential architecture, far surpassing conventional floor plans to explore the interplay of form, light and space. Our design creates open-concept living spaces defined by natural volume rather than strict boundaries by replacing traditional walls with structural stone monoliths and floating horizontal planes. Pure, artful stone masses anchor the home, creating privacy and defining functional zones without traditional walls. Intersecting rooflines and expansive glass panels work together to fill interior spaces with natural light, joining interior and exterior aesthetics. JMAD Architecture JMAD Architecture JMAD Architecture JMAD Architecture Designed entir... More

 When does architecture become sculpture? In this home. Modern Manor is a refined residence that blends classic Tudor architecture with contemporary updates. White brick, black-framed windows and a black slate roof establish a timeless exterior, while the home’s strong architectural massing and clean, restrained detailing create a distinctly modern presence. Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Inside, a lower foyer opens into a two-story great room anchored by a sculptural circular staircase and a two-story glass wall framing wooded and lake views. The main-level living plan is designed around modern family life... More

JS House is a contemporary home designed around comfort, simplicity, and modern living. The interiors combine warm materials, soft tones, clean lines, and thoughtful details to create a welcoming and elegant atmosphere.  Dhwanish Shah Dhwanish Shah Each space is carefully planned to balance functionality with a timeless aesthetic, making the home both practical and comfortable for everyday life. Dhwanish Shah Dhwanish Shah Dhwanish Shah More

Havenwood began with a family gift: a block of land in a quiet Brighton cul-de-sac. What followed tested the project at every turn—planning disputes, a drawn-out VCAT process, the collapse of the original builder, and ultimately a complete rethink of the design. From these challenges emerged a light-filled home that reconsiders the suburban backyard, placing nature, community, and long-term living at the forefront of everyday life. Tess Kelly Tess Kelly The project initially proceeded under a design-and-build contract that met planning requirements but struggled to deliver a cohesive, livable outcome. Circulation was awkward, solar access was compromised, and the spatial clarity the family had hoped for was missing. As frus... More

Design ConceptSky House is nestled within a secluded hollow on a hillside in South West England, commanding breathtaking views across the rugged landscape. To the south, the land drops steeply away, leaving the horizon dominated by sky; a constantly shifting canvas of English weather that the design seeks to capture and celebrate. The clients approached KHA wanting to transform a tired 1970s dwelling to better suit modern family life and to create a home environmentally fit for the 21st century. Within its protective new envelope of super-insulated walls and triple-glazed windows, the house now offers exceptional thermal performance while preserving the original structural core.  Dave Watts Photography This deep retrofit transfo... More

Our Hanging Gardens home is now available. Located on 5338 Highland Road in Minnetonka. While some would consider this a difficult lot, we see it as an opportunity to work with the land – wooded with lots of established trees.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD The design includes a turn-around drive, a stately new home with a tuck under garage and potential for two buildings: one an ADU, Accessory Dwelling Unit and one detached garage.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD The home is designed to be very biophilic – the idea is to be part of the nature and feel like you’re in your own oasis. Plants grow on multiple levels, and we’ve included terraces and c... More

Set atop a prominent ridgeline in Rancho Santa Fe, Pinnacle House is conceived as a contemporary estate that blurs the boundary between architecture, landscape, and horizon. Positioned on 1.9 acres with panoramic views extending across rolling canyons to the Pacific Ocean, the residence is designed as a private retreat that celebrates Southern California’s climate, light, and indoor-outdoor way of living. The 19,700 square foot compound is organized as a collection of interconnected pavilions anchored by a dramatic central living space. Floor-to-ceiling glazing, expansive overhangs, and a carefully curated material palette dissolve the distinction between interior and exterior, allowing the surrounding landscape to become an extensio... More

Perched high above the Arizona desert, Paradise Valley transforms its steep hillside site into a bold architectural composition that follows the contours of the landscape, and opens its multi-layered design towards the valley below. A modern courtyard at the entrance with seating and a water vapor feature provides an atmospheric transition from the street to the private spaces. More than somewhere to quickly pass through, this open air gathering space invites a moment of pause before entering and exiting the property.   Once inside, the 7,300-square-foot design opens up into a dramatic living space with sweeping views across the desert. Anchored by a double-height stone fireplace, the great room is the heart of the home, connecting t... More

Set within the coastal landscape of Biarritz, France, this modern resort-style home features a layered composition of glass and stone around a front yard swimming pool at the heart of its outdoor spaces.  Arrival unfolds vertically, with a covered passageway and stairs leading to the main living level. Landing on an expansive terrace at the door of a light-filled interior, the design immediately establishes an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living.  The upper level is the center of daily life. On one end sits the primary suite with private terrace, spacious dressing room, and generous bath, and on the other, a kitchen, dining area, and living room, all flowing together in one open-plan design. Extending onto the outdoor terrace, ope... More

With its modern glass wall design, moat-style swimming pool that wraps around the entire backyard, and outdoor living spaces that extend all the way from the lowest floor to the rooftop, Royal Oak offers a luxury interpretation of contemporary Hollywood Hills living. From the motor court, the entryway passes a glass-walled display garage, before climbing floating stairs over reflecting pools and fire features to an elevated front door. Here, a light-filled gallery draws arrival deeper inside. The open plan main floor is composed of a series of everyday living and entertaining spaces. Family, dining, kitchen, and gathering areas all flow from one to the next, while open volumes and transparent floor elements allow views to pass throughout... More

Designed for the contemporary Brentwood lifestyle, Bonhill brings together open plan living, abundant natural light, and a central outdoor pool terrace at the heart of its design.  From the street, a visually textured exterior of stacked stone, warm wood, and expansive glass beneath deep roof overhangs lends the home a sense of sheltered privacy, while it remains remarkably open.  Inside, the design is exceptionally cohesive. A library, living room, dining room, bar, and kitchen all unfold within a series of interconnected spaces, while a concealed workspace, walk-in pantry, and private guest suite are incorporated into the surrounding plan.  A sculptural wine wall and strategically placed light well add visual interest an... More

Set within a quiet Hollywood Hills setting, Rising Glen is conceived around an unusual arrival, where the resort-style pool terrace becomes the first expression of the home’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The main floor is set within an open plan, with a family room, dining area, and kitchen extending onto outdoor living spaces, both front and rear. The pool terrace brings together a 52-foot swimming pool with spa, sunken fire-side conversation pit, ponds, sculpture, and areas for lounging, dining, and barbecuing, while the backyard opens onto a quieter garden with a lawn, mature trees, and water feature. The upper floor houses private accommodations and rooms for wellness, work, and relaxation. On one end sits the primary suite with a... More