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A Sculptural Home Uses Circles to Frame Land, Light, and Views

December 18, 2025

This hillside house steps down one of Tampah Hills’ steepest slopes, using circles and tangents to shape space and circulation.

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A Bold Black House Rises From a Landscape of Orchards

December 17, 2025

The dining space opens to a loggia overlooking the valley, blending interior comfort with expansive orchard views.

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A Coastal House Built to Withstand Land, Sea, and Time

December 17, 2025

This coastal home shows how architecture can respond directly to land, regulation, and risk. Designed within an existing footprint, the form reflects shoreline rules, steep slopes, and long term durability in a marine environment.

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A Dark Exterior and Multi-Purpose ADU Shape This Modern Family Home

December 16, 2025

A modern home with an exaggerated gable roof also has an ADU.

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Inside a Multi-Level House That Cascades Down Towards the Water

December 15, 2025

A terraced waterfront house steps down naturally on a steep slope with sandstone walls and a green roof.

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Mid-Century Influence Meets Subtropical Living in This Home

December 15, 2025

Ground floor living spaces open directly to outdoor areas designed for everyday family life.

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