San Diego, CA

This contemporary single-family residence pairs a clean modern aesthetic with seamless indoor-outdoor living through the careful placement of a detached ADU and central pool courtyard. The two structures create privacy and spatial separation while maintaining a strong visual connection across the site. Simple forms, expansive glazing, and restrained material selections give the home a timeless architectural character suited to Southern California living.

San Diego, CA

This thoughtfully planned infill development reimagines a traditional Coronado lot into four contemporary for-sale residences through the subdivision of a 50’ x 140’ property into two narrower parcels. Each home is carefully designed to maximize livability within a compact footprint, including full basement levels that expand usable space while maintaining a compatible neighborhood scale above grade. 

Sunset Cliffs, CA

A former artist studio is thoughtfully transformed into a contemporary guest house. The studio was an addition to a Sunset Cliffs residence originally designed by mid-century architect Paul McKim in 1967. The remodel balances modern living with respect for the home’s architectural heritage, preserving the character and proportions of the original structure while introducing clean contemporary finishes and updated functionality. Carefully integrated into the existing residence, the project creates a quiet, light-filled retreat that reflects the timeless simplicity of Southern California modernism.

La Jolla, CA

Located close to the beach and shops of La Jolla Shores, Sunset House transforms an existing nondescript home with a two-story contemporary addition. The existing garage and front wall remain to provide privacy and separation from the busy street, while much of the original home was reworked. An old sunroom addition at the back of the house was removed to increase private yard space and create room for a small pool and spa.

Oversized west-facing doors open toward the outdoor living area and are shaded by a roof over the new deck. A roof deck provides ocean views, while simple stucco volumes draw inspiration from Greek hillside homes. Wood accents mark the interior stair, adding warmth to the clean contemporary design. By preserving a portion of the existing home instead of starting from scratch, the project helped maintain the owners’ budget and retain existing non-conforming walls. The second floor steps back from the first floor to provide separation and privacy from neighbors and the public street.