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A modern, concrete building with unique curved design, set in a desert landscape with small trees and cacti, at sunset.

Modern concrete building with curved walls and large glass windows, set in a desert landscape with sparse vegetation and pine trees, during sunset.

Modern concrete house with large glass windows in a desert landscape with trees and shrubs.

Modern building with textured concrete facade, arched entrance, and narrow vertical windows. Desert landscape with bushes and a large tree in the foreground.

Modern kitchen with marble island, gold cabinetry, and large floor-to-ceiling windows offering desert mountain views.

A modern spiral staircase made of gray stone inside an open-air space with lush green plants and rocks surrounding it.

A stylish, modern interior space with large windows showing trees outside. The room features a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, a vintage-style desk and chair, a unique wooden lounge, and various modern light fixtures, including a ha

A modern terrace with curved concrete walls, sheer curtains blowing in the breeze, a small fire pit, rustic wooden benches, and a view of a sunset over trees and mountains.

Modern bedroom featuring a bed with white bedding, colorful pixel art headboard, black side tables, pink armchair, small round black table, large window with wooden frame, and textured concrete walls with natural light.

BÜCHERHALLE

Bücherhalle is a bibliophile's ultimate dream home. Blending the design of a Borgesian library with the functional openness of Bauhaus, this desert-dwelling blurs the line between living space and archive. It is the German word for “library” writ large, embodying the idea that one can judge a book by its cover.
The house features a pair of crescent horns, reminiscent of Le Corbusier's proposed palace in Chandigarh, India. These arching walls shape the library hall as a centralized living area and an architectural focal point. The bookshelves ascend against the walls in a parabolic contrast to the surrounding mountains, reaching toward the skylights above. The structure is elevated on stilts, creating the illusion of floating above the rugged terrain. Two wings branching off the main hall offer raised outdoor spaces, with a kitchen to the east and an en suite bedroom to the west, each accompanied by a walled garden at the front entry.
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Modern architectural outdoor space with a circular water feature in the center, surrounded by a paved area, decorative rocks, green plants, and a wooden fence with yellow flowers, under a structure with metal and wooden slats providing shade.

Modern building with white walls and decorative patterns, surrounded by desert landscaping including cacti, rocks, and bushes, under a clear blue sky.

Modern living room with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, a built-in window seat with striped cushions, a white round table, chairs, a decorative pendant light, and a wooden cabinet with vases and books. Outside, a patio with greenery and a white

Modern house with outdoor seating area in a desert landscape with sparse trees and rocky hills under a clear blue sky.

A desert scene with two trees, one on each side of the image, and a row of lounge chairs with umbrellas near a rectangular swimming pool. Rocky hills and a blue sky with some clouds are in the background.

A desert scene featuring decorative gate with desert plants, purple flowers, and a thatched roof structure in the background, under a clear blue sky.

A modern outdoor bathtub with a speckled white surface, copper faucet, and wood decking surrounding it. There is a white wall with a window and a door, and greenery including a cactus, bushes, and a large plant with spiky leaves. The sky is clear and

Modern outdoor patio with cushioned seating, a round table with a fire pit, and a pergola overhead with slatted wood design. There are desert plants including tall cacti and trees, a swimming pool in the background, and a white wall enclosing the are

A modern outdoor patio area with a built-in bench, a table with benches, surrounded by desert plants including cacti, trees, and flowering shrubs, under a clear blue sky.

MOJAVE HOUSE

This collection of private bedrooms, encircling a central lodge, is perched on a lofty plateau in California’s Mojave Desert. A veritable gateway to the sublime, this wellness retreat offers an exclusive escape for the owner's family. It provides an immersive experience of the breathtaking desert landscape with its dune-draped panorama and opportunities for boundless hikes to the infinite horizon. www.MojaveHouse.com
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Interior of a living room with wood-paneled ceiling, brick fireplace, and a lounge area with gray upholstered chairs, coffee table, and a bookshelf. There is a surfboard hanging on the wall, and large windows with natural light.

Interior scene with a beige cushioned sofa facing a large window, outside visible trees with lush green leaves, and a light-colored wooden table with a white modern vase and a few small artwork pieces beneath it.

A cozy dining area with a yellow table, surrounded by four teal chairs, and a built-in bench with colorful, geometric-patterned cushions. There is a large window showing a view of palm trees and water outside. On the wall next to the window, there is

An outdoor patio area with a yellow cushioned curved sectional sofa, decorated with orange round cushions. A small yellow side table is positioned in front of the sofa. There are wooden slat coffee tables and a wooden deck floor. The area is enclosed

A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a countertop with a coffee maker, coffee cups, and a small appliance. A window with a view of rooftops and palm trees outside. The ceiling has exposed wooden beams.

A wooden bookshelf filled with books on the left side, and a brown wooden closet or cabinet with closed doors on the right side. In the center, there is a metal sculpture of a nude female figure on a tall stand, with a rustic wooden plant on top of t

A wooden wall with a small framed sketch of a woman, electrical switches on the white wall, and part of a dark brown furniture piece.

Living room with a brick fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a round wooden coffee table in the foreground. There is a sculpture of a head, a stack of books, and a candle on the table. A patterned ottoman and carpet are also visible.

A dining room with a long table set for a meal, featuring plates, glasses, and cutlery, with a variety of chairs around it. The room has a wooden wall, a glass display cabinet with glassware, and large windows showing a view of a balcony with a loung

A balcony with a beige cushioned bench and a small yellow table, overlooking a neighborhood with trees and houses under a partly cloudy sky.

POINT NORTH

Abutting the cliffs of Point Loma, the North House by San Diego’s premier architect, Frederick Liebhardt, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, offers elevated, 270-degree views of the harbor, including the Yacht Club built by the same architect. Designed initially for Lowel and May North, Olympic-gold sailors, the mid-century-modern home evokes billowing ship sails, mostly untouched since 1964. The current owners carried out a multi-year, respectful renovation to facilitate 21st-century conveniences and uses, ultimately lending the house a bolder expression of its original time and place.
Many furnishings and lighting fixtures were custom-designed and locally fabricated, though period pieces are also featured. Again, the renovation had a double purpose: to honor the past while embracing the present.

Interior of a modern gym with large windows, wooden ceiling, and various exercise equipment, including a punching bag, balance boards, kettlebells, yoga balls, and treadmill, with people working out.

Modern white house with a sloped metal roof, circular window, and wooden slat garage door, surrounded by landscaped garden with bushes, trees, and flowers, with two people walking toward the entrance.

Interior view of a modern home, showing a hallway with beige tile flooring, wood ceiling, large windows, and a woman walking.

Interior view of a modern living room with wooden floors and walls, featuring large windows with blinds, and contemporary furniture including a white daybed and black armchair.

Modern house with white walls, grey metal roof, and large glass doors, surrounded by landscaping including trees, flowers, and a swimming pool.

Modern living room with large glass windows, wooden and white walls, and minimalist furniture including a low table, armchairs, and a sofa.

Interior of a modern home with a large dining table, wooden accents, and a glass door leading to a garden with greenery. Two people are conversing in the space.

Modern kitchen with wooden accents, a white marble island, hanging geometric light fixture, patterned terracotta and white tiled floor, and large windows with wooden slats.

Interior view of a modern kitchen with a marble island, a wine fridge, a white sofa, a decorative potted citrus tree, and architectural features including archways and a wooden ceiling with a skylight.

HŌM

HŌM develops fully integrated living systems that unite architecture, wellness, technology, and environmental intelligence into a cohesive residential experience.
Combining high-performance design with advanced wellness technologies, artificial intelligence, automation, energy management, and environmental controls, HŌM creates healthier, more responsive living environments. Every component is designed to support human well-being, comfort, sustainability, longevity, and quality of life.
Driven by the belief that the future of housing should be both intelligent and deeply human, HŌM integrates contextual architecture, sustainable design, and advanced living systems into residences that adapt to their occupants while maintaining a strong connection to place, material authenticity, and architectural excellence. www.HOMdevelopments.com
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GROUND FLOOR Originally built as detached horse stables, the building was enlarged using a conservatory-like glass wall. The old timber construction was wrapped in bleached Douglas fir, and the floor was outfitted with travertine and inlaid wood. Thi

Conservatory in glass with nanz hardware doors. This image depicts a serene patio with a wooden rocking chair by Blackman Cruz and a lush tree. The chair is situated on a stone pavement of Los Angeles travertine, sliced recycled concrete which comple

READING NOOK A day bed and Jean Prouvé lamp, with plenty of handy shelving for books and jigsaw puzzles. This image depicts a cozy and inviting bedroom with a comfortable bed as the main focal point a Suzani textile bedcover. The bed is covered in cr

The prior use as a hayloft created rigorous architectural geometries. This image depicts a small room with a desk and a chair, offering a simple yet functional workspace. The room features minimalistic design elements, with white walls and a wooden f

The image depicts a spacious kitchen with Woolf stove with an adjoining dining area and a staircase. The kitchen has a modern design with sleek countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large island in the center for food preparation. The dining

The rotunda featured a gio ponti chandelier set within a built-up plaster cornice. the door at the far end is a hidden closet. This image depicts a cozy bedroom with a large window that allows natural light to flood the space. The bed is positioned i

BEDROOM The old hayloft was transformed into the perfect nighttime getaway, with built-in bed and lots of storage behind sliding wall panels. This image depicts a bed situated in a cozy room with a large window. The bed is a queen-sized, with a wood

BATHROOM Travertine clad walls with 70s black lacquer mirror and alphabet art in gilded frame. converted stables. Industrial wall sconces. baskets with Hermes towels. Carved alphabet tablet with gilded frame.

COACH HOUSE

Originally a coach house, the two-story building has been repurposed into a whimsical retreat featuring a fully equipped kitchen and all the modern amenities. Whether unwinding in the cozy upstairs bedrooms, peering through delightful portholes, or hosting gatherings in the spacious downstairs rooms, these accommodations promise guests an unforgettable experience.

PANELED STUDY Original wood paneled room. Wall sconce is a converted family heirloom. Noah Davis painting just outside of door of Paul Williams, who is still a role model for young men.

DRIVEWAY Gravel driveway through the tangerine orchard.

DINING ROOM Dining room with Tommi Parzinger hand-tooled teal leather chairs. Roll & Hill light fixture. Original redwood ceiling by Paul Williams 1929. Marilyn Minter artwork on the left.

LIVING ROOM Living room with original Paul Williams plaster ceiling. Sofa by Henge. Revolving bookcase by Poltrona Frau a la Gianfranco Frattini. Fireplace tools by Eero Saarinen. Bullseye painting by Ugo Rondinone.

POOL TERRACE The original pool designed by architect Paul Williams. Outdoor furniture by mckinnon and harris

COURTYARD Courtyard vignette with a small seating area. Original wrought-iron gate was carefully restored.

WELCOME Original California tiles frame the front door, beyond is a Roll & Hill light fixture.

Atrium courtyard with runnel D&M tile and brick. MAture olive trees and boxwood hedges.

KITCHEN Classically antique Paul Williams kitchen fully tiled in buttercup yellow with Saarinen table and Paavo Tynell lighting.

VERANDA Inner courtyard veranda at Ford Williams Hacienda. Wall sconce Zero by Lindau & Linderkrantz. Photo by Robert Ransom.

GUEST ROOM Guest bedroom mosaic bed by Dorothy Thurman. The curtains are linen with velvet split panel. Vintage swing arm lamps.

PINE ROOM Guest room with original pine ceiling. Room was called Pine room in orginal Paul Revere Willaims architecture drawings

CLOISTER Paul Williams called this are "the cloister" in his 1929 architecture blueprints. Area has an outdoor fireplace in the wall of the courtyard veranda

HALLWAY Original rococo plaster work in back hallway leading to bedrooms. Noah Davis "Imitation of Wealth" illuminated at end of hallway.

OJAI IN THE PINK

Perched atop a verdant hillock in Ojai, the Ford House boasts one of the most breathtaking views in the valley. Designed by architect Paul Williams in 1929, its fusion of Mission Revival and modern construction techniques has rendered it a timeless canvas for all seasons, trends, and climates. Embracing this eclectic theme, the current owner has seamlessly intertwined classic modernist furniture and light fixtures with the latest icons of contemporary art, further enriching the home’s unique character.

A living room with a green curved sofa, a wooden coffee table with a book and a black ball, a window with red curtains, and two abstract wall sculptures with yellow circular tops and blue textured bases on a plain wall.

Modern church interior with a red marble altar, six chairs, a large cross carved into the wall, and sunlight streaming in from a window.

Modern living room with a marble floor, green and black cabinet, record player, vinyl records, bookshelf, large wall art, and cityscape view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Modern clothing store with gray and white shirts on racks, a stylish rug with red, black, and white lines, and red chairs on the right side.

Living room with beige sofa, wooden coffee table, white plush armchair, large potted plant, modern abstract artwork, and a patterned rug on wooden flooring, sunlight coming through large windows.

Modern living room with large window, red and gray sofa, black cushion, low black coffee table, abstract red and black patterned rug, wall-mounted light fixture, and cityscape view at dusk.

Abstract sculpture with a gold sphere inside a yellow shell-like structure on top of a textured blue base, placed on a white pedestal in a colorful room.

Modern office with a large marble desk, a black ergonomic chair, and floor-to-ceiling windows with a city skyline view, including tall skyscrapers and a river, during sunset.

Interior of a room with a stone wall, wooden cabinet, and two bowls on top, with large windows overlooking desert landscape with cacti and mountain range, and a hanging light fixture with blue sculpture and yellow element.

Wood dining table with four red cushioned chairs, a bowl, and a colorful tiled wall in the background.

FURBISHURE

Objects from the World of unHeim
Some ideas become buildings.
Others become objects.
Through FURBISHURE, unHeim develops furnishings, lighting, materials, and original products that bring the spirit of our environments into everyday life. Each piece explores the relationship between atmosphere, materiality, and wonder—transforming ordinary objects into lasting experiences.
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This living room is designed to be cozy, with comfortable couches and a warm fireplace as the focal point. The space is well-lit with natural light coming through large windows, and the walls are painted in a pink stucco, warm color to give a sense o

a modern house situated in a desert landscape. The house features a clean, minimalist design with straight lines and large windows that allow for an abundance of natural light to enter the interior spaces. The exterior is made of stucco and natural s

This is an image of a dining room with pink walls and a wooden table. The walls are painted in a soft shade of pink, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The wooden table is the centerpiece of the room, with a natural finish that complements the

a house located in a desert environment. The house is not visible in the image, but the text on the picture reads "RVAYM VAA L". The house may have an unconventional design and may be constructed with unique materials suited for desert conditions. It

This bedroom features a rustic wooden bed with a natural finish, set against a wall with a textured white plaster finish. The bed has a simple design with clean lines and is adorned with white linen bedding, a cozy throw pillow, and a warm-toned wove

Kitchen one wall design. Custom design encaustic cement tiles by Furbishure. A cozy living room with a wooden table and chairs set as the focal point. The room looks spacious and airy with a large window that allows natural light to filter in. The fl

a serene brick walkway with a wooden bench situated in the middle. The walkway is constructed with uniform rectangular bricks that are neatly arranged to create a visually appealing pattern. The bricks appear to be made of high-quality material, whic

CASA LISBON

Situated in Yucca Valley, on the outskirts of Joshua Tree National Park, this two-story accessory dwelling unit (ADU) embodies a sleek adobe-modernist-style hacienda adorned with terra-cotta plaster. Its modular, Constructivist-inspired architecture is an organic exploration of oil-pipe steel and frosted corrugated glass. The deliberate use of offset overhangs and cantilevered volumes plays with perspective, distorting and redefining its proportions to harmonize with the surrounding Jurassic topography.
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Modern building with yellow metal grid facade surrounded by lush green trees and white flowering plants in a landscaped garden.

Modern gym with wooden flooring, large windows, ceiling fan, and training equipment including boxing punching bag, balancing pads, exercise balls, and weight machine.

Indoor gym with workout equipment, exercise balls, punching bag, weight machines, wooden flooring, green mesh walls, and a ceiling fan, illuminated by natural light and modern ceiling lighting.

Modern building with a curved green roof and a green metal curtain wall, surrounded by desert plants and trees.

Indoor gym with various fitness equipment, including weights, a punching bag, and exercise balls, with large windows showing greenery outside.

PACIFIC RETREAT

This private gymnasium in Montecito is perched on a mountainside overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Designed as a getaway from the main residence, the structure features an enclosed forecourt reminiscent of the “casinos” attached to Roman villas. The open plan aims to inspire wellness, with a tent-like canopy providing shelter and a closer connection to nature. Constructed from a tensile vinyl membrane stretched over steel frames and colored stucco, the interior boasts colored plaster walls, glazed windows, and sliding doors opening onto a turquoise porch. Close attention to the surrounding topography, minimal earthwork, and an existing access easement all combine to ensure a minimal impact on the landscape and neighbors, whose sense of privacy is further enhanced by a screen of mature trees.

ENTRY DOOR The building appears like a fortress, but its a tent. Without a door, and seemingly windowless, from the inside the opposite is revealed.

Acoutrements for an aerial studio, we called these the sperm hooks with hoops

ENTRY STORAGE Custom Built-in storage. Exposed aggregate floor.

Sink and water fountain. Owner had the sink, whcih was really a horse trough, for many years, and we were able to fianlly use it with many adjustments

AERIAL ROOM A large I-beam spanning the area presents anchor points for trapeze, silks, and hoops. Shredded, custom-colored tires mixed with polyurethane were poured in place to provide a cushioned floor.

CHANGING ROOM An antique cast-iron sink is integrated into the lower panels of wainscotting, imitating the nostalgic appeal of an old funky gym.

NIGHT SHOT A Julius Shulman type exterior shot, reducing the minimalist California Modernist structure to its basic pressed board, steel, and fabric construction.

CONSTRUCTION PHOTO Horizontal strip windows or video projections?

INSIDE OUT From the outside the building appears windowless, but at night the walls become translucent.

YOGA ROOM A series of large motorized Roman shades transforms the walls into panoramic outside views, resembling so many atmospheric paintings.

OVERALL VIEW Open to the elements, the windows are screens and the floor is Turf Tot used in playgrounds.

A very happy day, I remember it fondly--the sisters.

AERIAL STUDIO

Imagine if Alexander the Great had commissioned a summer residence on the plains of Samarkand—this purpose-built gymnasium would undoubtedly fit the bill. Positioned at one end of the property on Mulholland Drive, its steel framework draped in gauze mesh provides an expansive view of the surrounding gardens and the picturesque landscape beyond. Inside, suspended ropes from the ceiling beckon enthusiasts of aerial acrobatics and the latest exercise trends. After a bustling day at the office, this space is ideal for letting off steam.

unHeim is a multidisciplinary design studio working across residential design, interiors, landscape, hospitality, furnishings, lighting, material innovation, and original product development.

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unHeim is a multidisciplinary design studio working across residential design, interiors, landscape, hospitality, furnishings, lighting, material innovation, and original product development. 〰️