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40 TRAILBLAZING ARCHITECT Victoria Kastner Pens an Intimate Biography of Julia Morgan; The First Woman to Practice Architecture in CA

46 LANDRY DESIGN GROUP Creating Enduring and Innovative Architecture In Any Style, Scale, And Location

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42 APPLETON PARTNERS, LLC Striving For An Appreciation Of Place And Time Through Architecture

48 DEAN LARKIN Philosophy and Background

50 MCCLEAN DESIGN Defining California Lifestyle

44 RICHARD MANION ARCHITECTURE Meticulous Workmanship, Superior Service And Historical Accuracy Are Hallmarks Of Richard Manion Architecture

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52 SUSAN MASTERMAN ARCHITECTS A Full Service Studio Passionate About Fully Integrating Architecture, Interiors, And Gardens

54 PHX ARCHITECTURE Erik B. Peterson AIA, Founder Of PHX Architecture, Brings Bespoke Luxury Design To California

56 TAYLOR LOMBARDO ARCHITECTS Designs That Remain Timeless, Innovative, And Enduring

58 PAUL BRANT WILLIGER ARCHITECT Order, Resolution, And Beauty

60 BRION JEANETTE AIA Creating Homes And Estates . . . Too Wonderful To Leave

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64 THE DOOR WHISPERERS PINKYS Welcomes The Next Generation Of Design

66 CORBIN REEVES CONSTRUCTION Corbin Reeves Construction Continues To Help Their Clients Receive The Custom Home Of Their Dreams

68 COOPER PACIFIC KITCHENS Creating The Next Generation Of Kitchens

70 HILL CONSTRUCTION Building Jaw-Dropping Luxury Homes Throughout Southern California And Beyond

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72 QUARRYHOUSE Translating The Ancient Craft Of Stone Masonry Into A Modern Vernacular

74 CENTRIC GENERAL CONTRACTORS A St. Helena–Based Company Specializing In Upmarket Custom Homes, Luxury Properties, And Wineries, Creates Designs Intended To Withstand The Test Of Time

76 PENINSULA CUSTOM HOMES Build Brilliantly

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80 MASTER ARTISAN Decorative Painter Willem Racké

82 ANN LOWENGART Each Project Distinctly Unique

84 ANYON Atelier And Design Studio With A Unique And Valuable Point Of View

86 ICONIC DESIGN + BUILD Iconic Design + Build, Founder Kaitlyn Wolfe Maximizes The Minimal

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88 HEATHER HILLIARD DESIGN Heather Hilliard Is Known For Her Comfortable Living Spaces That Feature Clean Lines, Luxurious Materials, And Simple Elegance

90 MARK WEAVER & ASSOCIATES The Intersection Of Art & Design

92 THE WISEMAN GROUP Building A Meaningful Relationship Between Designer And Client

94 STAPRANS DESIGN Creating Spaces That Resonate With Soul And A Well Lived Life

96 CABANA HOME The American Riviera’s Design Duo

98 ALISON PICKART Beautiful Interiors That Function Graciously Both Inside And Out

100 ZETERRE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Unique Landscape Design For Today’s Modern Family

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n the ever-changing world the home is a place of safety, memories and comfort. The use of space has evolved, and we are bringing many of the features we searched for outside of the home in the past to our design plans. More gyms, media rooms, art studios, pool houses, bigger kitchens, offices, and outdoor entertaining space. I personally would love a garden shed inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s Dacha and Bunny Mellon’s Oak Spring Farm. Homeowners are thinking more about building legacy homes that will hopefully be passed down to the next generation or smaller wellcrafted spaces. The Essential Guide includes a stellar group, masters of architecture, building and design that will help you bring your dreams to life. They have been carefully selected by California Homes editors and represent the best in their field of expertise. We hope you enjoy the section features on the first accredited California female architect Julia Morgan, the next generation Door Whisperers at PINKYS, and world-renowned Decorative Artist Willem Racké. A big thank you and gratitude for your continued readership and support of California Homes. Heidi Gerpheide

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the shining curves of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, The Walt Disney Center in Los Angeles and, his most recent construction, the Luma Arles. All prove that Gehry has left his indelible mark on the history of architectural design. As a bonus, Gehry’s own words describing the edifices are included near the photographs giving an added understanding. In this monograph, forty of Gehry’s most remarkable creations are presented by architect and critic Jean-Louis Cohen, alongside views of the interiors and exteriors of each building. Works are found throughout American and abroad, including the one-of-a kind Binoculars Building in Los Angeles and the Dancing House in Prague. CH Frank Gehry: The Masterpieces Text by Jean-Louis Cohen 384 pages, 480 illustrations/photographs Hardcover 9 1/2x12 inches $85 U.S. $115 Canada ISBN: 978-2-08-024850-3 Rizzoli New York JEAN-LOUIS COHEN

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For an authoritative compendium on the main masterpieces of architect Frank Gehry, this book is a must. Starting with the Hillcrest Apartment building he built in Los Angeles from 1961-62 and continuing to his current works, the book clearly shows his artistic progression and the depth and breadth of his work. Gehry experimented with a variety of materials from cheap mass-produced items like cement to space-age titanium. Using 3D computer modeling as an architectural tool, his buildings are remarkable and From his home in Santa Monica to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Frank Gehry has created consequential works of contemporary architecture all over the world, transforming the cities in which they were built.

Gehry, an unclassifiable and groundbreaking architect, has continually responded with finesse to the challenges of complex programming and building within particularly delicate urban frameworks. A pioneer in computer-aided design, he harnessed technology to conjure surprising and poetic forms. In this world tour, Jean-Louis Cohen—acclaimed historian, critic, and curator of architecture and urban design—draws upon his deep familiarity with the architect to present some forty spectacular buildings, from the Walt Disney Concert Hall to the Louis Vuitton Foundation, and from the Pierre Boulez Saal to the Luma Foundation.

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At Home with Designers and Tastemakers: Creating Beautiful & Personal Interiors Text by Susanna Salk and Stacey Bewkes Photography by Stacey Bewkes Introduction by Susanna Salk

What could be more fun than a book that lets the viewer peek into the houses of design professionals? And fun it is to peruse this new book by the co-creators of “Quintessence at Home With” video series on YouTube, Susanna Salk and Stacey Bewkes. “I’m always preaching to others the idea of borrowing when it comes to design because it’s never a direct translation. If you love the salmon color that Timothy Corrigan painted the dining room in his chateau in France, try it in the guest bathroom in your apartment,” says Salk. Salk says that she is always inspired by designers’ homes and likes to pour the ideas back into her own house. She suggests that if you love art collections found in grand homes but don’t have money for antiques, buy three things of something you love. That will start a collection. There are many special homes featured in the book from the Montecito retreat of designer Suzanne Rheinstein to international photographer Pieter Estersohn’s restored Hudson Valley home to the West Hollywood bungalow of chef Lulu Powers. Each home is deeply personal yet there are ideas in the houses to spark the creative energy in almost everyone. “This book is like a personal photo album…We took some of our favorite visits over the years and distilled them into images, giving them their own chapter and adding our memories.”Besides this, both the homeowner and Salk give tips on how to implement design concepts into the readers’ setting and within budget. “The point has always been to give design a voice. May you find your design voice along the way as I have,” concludes Salk. CH At Home with Designers and Tastemakers: Creating Beautiful and Personal Interiors Text by Susanna Salk and Stacey Bewkes Photography by Stacey Bewkes Introduction by Susanna Salk 256 pages, 200 color photographs Hardcover 8.5x11 inches $50 U.S./$67.50 Canada Rizzoli New York 34 | CALIFORNIA HOMES

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ARCHITECT JULIA MORGAN (1872-1957) was a woman of firsts: first woman to earn a degree in civil engineering from UC Berkeley: first woman to study architecture at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris; first woman licensed to practice architecture in California. Over the course of her long career she designed more than 700 buildings, including the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, the Herald Examiner Building, many YMCA buildings and the Berkeley City Club, as well as many private homes, churches, schools and museums. She designed in a variety of styles from classical to contemporary. She also pioneered the use of reinforced concrete in buildings so when the Mills College bell tower she designed survived the 1906 earthquake, she became highly sought after. Julia Morgan is best known as the architect of Hearst Castle at San Simeon, the country estate she designed for William Randolph Hearst in the 1920s and 1930s. Not only was Morgan the architect of this spectacular property, she was also the sole landscape architect and interior designer. Recently The American Institute of Architects’ posthumously awarded her their highest honor, the Gold Medal, as their first-ever female recipient. There’s one more first. Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect Text by Victoria Kastner 240 pages, color and black and white photographs throughout Hardcover 8x10 inches $32.50 U.S. ISBN 978-1-7972-0563-2 ESSENTIAL GUIDE 2022 | 41

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Appleton Partners LLP STRIVING FOR AN APPRECIATION OF PLACE AND TIME THROUGH ARCHITECTURE

ince 1976, Appleton Partners LLP has designed over 800 projects and specializes in the planning, architectural, and landscape design of custom residential, institutional, and commercial projects for both private and public clients. With offices in Santa Monica and Santa Barbara, California, their exemplary portfolio includes new construction as well as additions, restorations, the adaptive reuse of existing structures and the preservation of historic buildings. The firm has been extensively published in major design periodicals and has won numerous awards and competitions. Marc Appleton is the founding Principal of Appleton Partners LLP. Under his leadership the firm’s design work has received many awards from the American Institute of Architects and other organizations. He has consistently been named to Architectural Digest’s Top 100 Designers from 1991-2016. In 2000, Ken Mineau joined Appleton Partners LLP as the Director of the newly opened Santa Barbara office. Now as Managing Partner, he oversees a variety of residential and commercial projects – most notably an extensive renovation of the historic San Ysidro Ranch and the new Rosewood Miramar Beach. Ken has practiced both domestically from Los Angeles to New York, and globally in Japan, China, and Malaysia. Andrew Scott is both Partner and the Director of the Santa Monica office. Andrew joined Appleton Partners LLP in 2002. He has managed numerous successful residential and commercial projects in Beverly Hills, Del Mar, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, Martha’s Vineyard, Rancho Santa Fe, Santa Barbara, and Santa Monica. Appleton Partners LLP, Santa Monica & Santa Barbara, 310.828.0430, info@appleton-architects.com, appleton-architects.com

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Richard Manion Architecture METICULOUS WORKMANSHIP, SUPERIOR SERVICE AND HISTORICAL ACCURACY ARE HALLMARKS OF RICHARD MANION ARCHITECTURE

am at heart an eclectic, drawing inspiration from history, travel and imagination,” says Richard Manion, president of Richard Manion Architecture. “I grew up in New England, but have lived in Los Angeles since 1987, so I enjoy designing residences inspired by the great houses of the U.S. and Europe.” Manion has garnered an international reputation for his interpretations of historical architectural styles, from Mediterranean to Colonial Revival to Streamline Moderne. The firm is also working on an increasing number of streamlined classical and contemporary projects that are tailored to the more informal lifestyle of his clients. “Our main goal is to deliver an even better version of their home than the one that they envisioned,” Manion says of his clients. Richard Manion Architecture’s current portfolio includes residential commissions in California, Hawaii and New York, as well as overseas commissions in Singapore and the Middle East. The firm’s projects have been featured in Architectural Digest, Robb Report, California Homes and Interiors magazines, and the firm’s second monograph Streamlined: Richard Manion Architecture was published by Images Publishing in 2021. Richard Manion Architecture, 11400 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 410, Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310.858.8525, richardmanion.com

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Landry Design Group CREATING ENDURING AND INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE IN ANY STYLE, SCALE, AND LOCATION

ounded in 1987 by Richard Landry, AIA, Landry Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning residential architecture firm, internationally acclaimed for its designs in various architectural styles. Landry, together with his business partner Brian Pinkett, leads a team of 45 professionals - all committed to finding creative solutions to design challenges and producing enduring architecture of uncompromising quality. LDG embraces a team-based approach--the firm reflects a culture of collaboration that clients, who are inherently part of the design process, appreciate. With a diverse portfolio that includes projects in 17 countries, LDG excels in creating residential designs that are responsive to their environmental and cultural contexts while being sensitive to the distinct lifestyles and preferences of each client. The firm’s work has been honored with a profusion of coveted national and international design awards, including the prestigious “Stars of Design” award from the Pacific Design Center; 13 Best in American Living Awards from the NAHB; the national Builder's Choice Award; two Luxe RED Awards; the International Property Award, Americas Division; and 81 Gold Nugget Awards from the PCBC. LDG has repeatedly appeared on Architectural Digest’s AD100 list, and in 2021, Ocean Home magazine named it one of the Top Coastal Architects, which marked its seventh consecutive appearance on that list. Landry Design Group, Inc., 1818 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025, 310.444.1404, landrydesigngroup.com

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Dean Larkin Design PHILOSOPHY & BACKGROUND

ean Larkin, AIA has been described as the quintessential Los Angeles based state of the art luxury indoor/outdoor contemporary architect. A native of Los Angeles, Dean says that Architecture chose him in the sense that it’s both a passion and a career. His range and variety of projects are diverse with a focus on spectacular private residences in California’s best and most affluent neighborhoods; striving for c projects that evoke the unique climate, attitude and lifestyle of Southern California. Since graduating from the University of Southern California’s respected School of Architecture, Dean had the honor of being the first employee of Richard Landry, founder of Landry Design Group. Working there he designed many high-end residential and luxury destination projects all over the world. During his tenure, Architectural Digest featured many of the homes prepared under his careful preparation including the Hunts point residence of Kenny G. Leveraging his experience and countless referrals, he established his own firm, Dean Larkin Design, in 1999 to better focus truly unique and individual projects that reflect their sense of place, time and occupants. DLD focuses on maximizing the intrinsic potential of the setting while meeting the client's lifestyle, business or institutional needs. Dean eschews the simple geometrical uniformity of modern architecture and strives for a multi-layered complexity that is both effortless and elegant. His background in Traditional Architecture that required historical accuracy and getting the detail precisely right gives him an edge over his peers and affects his overall approach. Dean Larkin Design, 7494 Santa Monica Boulevard, Ste. 303, West Hollywood, CA 90046, 323.654.7500, dean@deanlarkindesign.com, deanlarkindesign.com

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McClean Design DEFINING THE CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLE

cClean Design is one of today’s leading contemporary architectural firms whose elegant residential work is synonymous with the quintessential California lifestyle. McClean’s projects, from modest homes to spacious estates, have made McClean Design the go-to-architectural firm for sophisticated contemporary spaces. Inspired by the long history of modern residential design in California, the firm is known for creating beautiful custom homes that are connected to their environment and provide clients and their families with a haven in a busy world. Light, air, expansive views, water, and eliminating the barrier between indoors and outdoors are hallmarks of the firm’s work. Established in 2000, McClean Design strives for excellence in architecture, pushing the boundaries of imagination with extraordinary spaces, while committing to environmentally sustainable design practices. Members of the American Institute of Architects and licensed in a growing number of states, the firm works throughout California and the United States, as well as around the world. Currently, with houses in design and near completion in California, McClean has several projects around the country in Nevada, Colorado, Hawaii, Texas, and Florida, as well as projects in Canada, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The firm’s first book, McClean Design: Creating the Contemporary House, was released in the spring of 2019. Written by Philip Jodidio and published by Rizzoli Electa, the book takes us behind the scenes of twentyone of McClean’s ultra-modern homes completed in the past fifteen years.

McClean Design, 391 S. Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866, 714.505.0556, mccleandesign.com

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Susan Masterman Architects A FULL SERVICE STUDIO PASSIONATE ABOUT FULLY INTEGRATING ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, AND GARDENS

usan Masterman Architects has expertly designed fine custom homes combining outdoor California living with traditional architecture for over 25 years. The studio is located in South Pasadena, the heart of old world architecture in Los Angeles, and brings this sought after sensibility to every project: timelessness with a fresh design aesthetic. Founded with the desire to work with like minded clients who appreciate a sense of history and the highest quality craftsmanship, the studio has grown into a tight-knit family. The studio offers integrated full-service architecture, landscape, and interior design services. Their holistic approach begins at the earliest phase of design, resulting in thoughtful, beautiful projects, coast to coast. Susan Masterman Architects, 1030 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030, 626.441.4805, susanmasterman.com

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Architecture ERIK B. PETERSON AIA, FOUNDER OF PHX ARCHITECTURE, BRINGS BESPOKE LUXURY DESIGN TO CALIFORNIA

rchitect, Erik B. Peterson specializes in lifestyle projects including bespoke luxury residences, boutique hospitality, private clubhouses and signature dining. Erik's projects have won numerous design awards, and his firm, PHX Architecture is now recognized throughout the west for outstanding design. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with satellite office in Beverly Hills, California, PHX Architecture is a collection of talented architects, designers, and project managers dedicated to providing quality architectural service and design to a variety of clients. With projects located throughout the West, including California, Arizona, Idaho, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Texas, and Oklahoma - PHX Architecture is experienced in creating innovative, elegant and timeless design.

PHX Architecture, 9696 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 205, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 888.217.1117, phxarch.com

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Taylor Lombardo Architects DESIGNS THAT REMAIN TIMELESS, INNOVATIVE, AND ENDURING

aylor Lombardo Architects is an award winning Architecture and Land Planning firm with offices in San Francisco and Napa, California. Partners Tom Taylor and Maurice Lombardo specialize in custom residences and wineries of diverse vernaculars, each tailored to the specific needs of their client. They have designed over thirty wineries including Silver Oak Cellars, Kelly Fleming Wines, and Nickel & Nickel Winery. Additionally the pair has extensive experience in hospitality and retail design. The location of their projects has ranged from local to international as well as throughout the United States. Each structure is created to be site sensitive and environmentally responsible. Integrating sustainable materials with state of the art technology allows the firm to create both traditional and modern designs that meet all of the challenges of today’s green, energy efficient requirements, without compromise to style, comfort, or beauty. The results are designs that remain timeless, innovative, and enduring.

Taylor Lombardo Architects, 40 Hotaling Place San Francisco, CA 94111, 415.433.7777; 7757 Saint Helena Highway,Oakville, CA 94562, 707.944.9052, taylorlombardo.com

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Paul Brant Williger Architect ORDER, RESOLUTION & BEAUTY

or more than three decades, Paul Brant Williger has dedicated his talents to fulfilling the residential requirements and dreams of a host of discriminating high-end clients. The reputation he has built is that of a gifted architect with a proven ability to engage with patrons in such a way as to permit them to articulate and realize their own visions. Williger began his career in the office of Robert A.M. Stern and, like Stern, displays a keen understanding of the requisites for luxury living, his bespoke skills having been honed in the affluent enclaves of Southern California, from Laguna Beach and Montecito to Malibu and Beverly Hills. Although known for his fluency in a number of architectural traditions, Williger is not one to place style over substance. “The signature or brand is not crucial for me. What is important is that I have realized my clients’ desires and gone beyond their expectations. That’s when I know I have done my job.” This mantra has served him well and has been one of the keys to his building the exclusive and discerning client base that has followed him to his namesake architectural firm, Paul Brant Williger. “My approach,” he explains, “is to begin with the clients’ dreams, together with the site and the project parameters, and to articulate these into a built form. My task is to find the opportunities in each situation which, when addressed intelligently, add depth and richness to a project.” My clients come to me because they know that along the way we will navigate that process without losing sight of the aesthetics. The goal is order, resolution and beauty–not just getting a building permit.” Paul Brant Williger Architect, 110 N Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, 310.490.2742, willigerarchitect.com

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Brion Jeannette

Architecture CREATING HOMES AND ESTATES . .. TOO WONDERFUL TO LEAVE

ith decades of dedication creating private homes and estates, Brion Jeannette Architecture (BJA) has established a reputation for unique, exciting, and highly coveted homes prominent throughout California’s coastline. Their creative contributions are in cities and countries throughout the U.S. and the globe including Croatia, Hong Kong and Budapest. BJA is the go-to firm for their success handling challenging sites with stringent agency processing protocols. They are consultants to legal and environmental specialists navigating government bureaucracies. Their staff of architects, Amy Creager and other architectural professionals’ team with Brion Jeannette to create magic. The firm takes commissions on a limited basis devoting their attention to each client’s living needs and the special design aspects of each home. They focus designs on the desires of their clients and the amenities and environmental opportunities of each unique site. Established leaders in energy strategies and blending outside and inside environments to maximize the comfort and desirability of living in a Brion Jeannette home. “Architecture is not just something we do; it is who we are.” When Brion’s client directs a playful, timeless and environmentally sustainable home Brion lets loose with his own unique style employing creative design strength and low maintenance materials. BJA believes each home should be a reflection of the owner’s desires and dreams. . . they make them come true. Brion Jeannette Architecture Inc.,470 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663, 949.645.5854, customarchitecture.com

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celebrations GARDEN TOURS MEMBERSHIPS BENEFIT EVENTS VOW EXCHANGES Contact Lotusland for details. Restrictions apply.

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LOS ANGELES-BORN ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS STUDIO with roots dating back to 1978, PINKYS (formerly Pinky’s Iron Doors and Windows) is credited with being a leader in popularizing the iron doors design trend favored by the country’s most celebrated architecture and interior design firms. Based in LA’s industrial capital and burgeoning arts district of Vernon—the family-owned company has maintained a steadfast commitment to offering innovative and high-quality iron and steel architectural products delivering the beauty of the Southern California indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Recently helmed by a new generation of the PINKYS family, brothers Dion Der and Arin Der took over their family business and have been quietly building upon their father's legacy, slowly growing their vision into the largest inventory of iron doors and steel windows in the country. As Dion shares: “We champion the creative lifestyle of LA—the light, the air, the palpable energy of the city—to create high-grade architectural elements that break down walls and create infinite opportunities wherever you see them.” Now, more than ever, a newfound appreciation for the home as the center of everyday life has re-energized PINKYS to seek to bring their design approach to a new generation of design professionals and aesthetes alike. PINKYS continues to evolve and refine its vision with every year, fueled by the desire to transform homes into places of light and wellness. PINKYS, 2382 East 48th Street, Vernon, CA 90058, 844.843.6677, PINKYS.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE 2022 | 65

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Corbin Reeves

Construction CORBIN REEVES CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES TO HELP THEIR CLIENTS RECEIVE THE CUSTOM HOME OF THEIR DREAMS

pproaching three decades in the home building industry gives Michael Reeves an intimate knowledge of his craft. His firm, Corbin Reeves Construction, was founded on a desire to combine his myriad of passions. “I wanted to be a carpenter, then an architect, a developer, a general contractor, and then I realized that home building encompasses something in each of those,” he says. “The process of creating is what motivates me.” Building various architectural styles and locations throughout Southern California – from an ultramodern home in the Hollywood Hills, an authentic French ch teau on the ocean to an Italian cliffside villa overlooking the ocean – Reeves and his team possess experience in precisely executing the client’s vision and fulfilling their dream. “At this stage I like to do projects that are unique and challenging,” he says. “I enjoy learning about the latest products and designs and implementing them.” A philosophy based on a collaborative spirit has resulted in a steady stream of impressive clients and residences for Corbin Reeves Construction. Whether the project is traditional or contemporary, the firm aims to meet the client’s needs and the architect’s vision. Currently a majority of Reeves’ projects are second and third homes, commissioned by clients who trust him to execute their vision while they reside elsewhere. “My favorite part of a project is revealing the end product to the client, especially when they have been gone for months and haven’t seen much of the construction process,” he enthuses. “When we do an unveiling, they are often moved to tears. That is an extraordinary moment for us.”

Corbin Reeves Construction, 3199-A2 Airport Loop, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, 714.540.3700, corbinreevesconstruction.com

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Cooper Pacific Kitchens

CREATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF KITCHENS

ooper Pacific Kitchens is a third-generation award-wining design firm specializing in luxury design and installations serving Southern California, and others around the world, or over 35 years. As the premier resource for clients, who value the highest quality construction and design talent, Cooper Pacific Kitchens provides the finest kitchen furniture and offers the most exciting collection of materials on the market whether traditional, transitional or contemporary Cooper Pacific Kitchens service is highly personalized to your project: and with unwillingness to compromise on quality, they create the next generation of kitchens, boutique dressing rooms and baths for industry leading architects, interior designers and private residences.

Cooper-Pacific Kitchens, Inc. 8687 Melrose Avenue, Suite G273 West Hollywood, CA 90069, 310.659.6147, cooperpacific.com

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Hill Construction Company BUILDING JAW-DROPPING LUXURY HOMES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND BEYOND

ill Construction is known for being one of the most elite luxury homebuilders on the West Coast. Partnering with nationally acclaimed architects and designers, the firm’s award-winning homes continue to raise the industry bar time and time again. With notable projects being built in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and Palm Desert, Hill Construction has mastered complexities that are beyond the scope of other builders. “The majority of the projects at this level of construction require difficult installation and coordination that may need Building Information Modeling (BIM) or other research and problem solving from our team. As a firm, we embrace these challenges as it adds an element of excitement knowing that we are truly building something unique each time we start a new project,” says Ryan Hill, president of Hill Construction. Follow @hillconstructioncompany on Instagram to view an astonishing collection of luxury home images from their portfolio.

Hill Construction Company, Los Angeles, Orange County, Palm Desert, San Diego, hillconstructioncompany.com, @hillconstructioncompany

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Quarry House

TRANSLATING THE ANCIENT CRAFT OF STONE MASONRY INTO A MODERN VERNACULAR

n 1993, Ed and Mary Ann Westbrook co-founded QuarryHouse. With Marin County headquarters and two stone workshops, one in Richmond, California, and an atelier in Verona, Italy, they forge creative partnerships with top interior designers, architects, and builders. Renowned landscape architect Lawrence Halprin was one of QuarryHouse's early collaborators. Today, joined by the second generation of Westbrooks, Dillon, and Cassie, they continue the "Art of Legacy," translating the ancient craft of stone masonry into a modern vernacular.

QuarryHouse, 217 San Anselmo Avenue Suite C, San Anselmo, CA 94960, 415.482.9094, quarryhouse.com

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A ST. HELENA–BASED COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN UPMARKET CUSTOM HOMES, LUXURY PROPERTIES, AND WINERIES, CREATES DESIGNS INTENDED TO WITHSTAND THE TEST OF TIME

he company was founded in 2005 as an answer to my entrepreneurial spirit and love for building,” says Tim McDonald, President of Centric General Contractors. The St. Helena–based company, whose projects range from the Calistoga Ranch, Hotel Zetta in San Francisco, and the historic Presidio Officer’s Club, to a Napa Valley Vineyard Barn. Centric General Contractor is dedicated to creating timeless structures. “I am most excited by the creation of permanence,” says Tim. “Our team strives to build structures that last and will be viewed and enjoyed by future generations. I enjoy the business as well as the art of building. Today, we as builders are a business and not merely a trade organization. Our service includes precise estimating, accurate cost predictions, and the firm commitment that quality craftsmanship matters.”

Centric General Contractors, 1230 Spring Street, Suite G, St. Helena, CA 94574, 707.968.2900, centricgc.com

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Peninsula Custom Homes BUILD BRILLIANTLY

ince 1978, Peninsula Custom Homes (PCH) has concentrated on high-end renovations and luxury custom homes. The increasing complexity and successful completion of projects have contributed to their well-deserved reputation as builders of great quality and unsurpassed integrity. PCH has cultivated longstanding relationships with preeminent architects, designers, engineers and artisans. After obtaining his Architectural Technology degree in Ireland, President Bryan Murphy started work at PCH in 1993 as a carpenter. He eventually moved into the main office, became the PCH president in 2007 and in 2014 he acquired 100% ownership of the company. PCH approaches projects with an inquisitive nature; with the goal of understanding the client’s needs and architect’s intent. They are every bit as comfortable building a modern estate as they are renovating a historic château. The tangible proof of their success can be found in the most exclusive communities in California. PCH, 1401 Old County Road, San Carlos, CA 94070, 650.574.0241, pchi.com

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Decorative Artist Willem Racké Transforms Rooms with Life Enhancing Art and Decor BY KENDRA BOUTELL PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRIK ARGAST

DECORATIVE PAINTER WILLEM RACKÉ is a master of illusion. For the walls and ceiling of a gentleman’s dressing room on Nob Hill he duplicated the subtle celadon sharkskin and aged silver finishes of the owners’ antique shagreen boxes. At a Belle Époque styled eatery in Hayes Valley, he echoed Parisian decadence with dramatic acid green and crimson Art Nouveau murals. Growing up in New Zealand’s Dutch community, Racké did not envision himself becoming one of the San Francisco’s leading finish artisans. In his early twenties wanderlust set him off to explore Europe. Instead he landed in Manhattan where he learned the tricks of his trade. In 1989, armed with a keen eye for color and texture, he arrived to the bay area and founded Willem Racké Studio. Today an impressive list of interior designers and architects seek out his SOMA district studio where he and a team of artists conjure dreams and fantasies. While Racké specializes in private commissions, the prestigious San Francisco Decorator Showcase frequently features his flights of fancy. For the 2001 showcase located at the Commandant’s House in the Presidio, the artisan collaborated with interior designer Charles de Lisle to create the Ornithologists Tent. Racké painted a series of giant Audubon-esque birds flying across the canvas sky of the whimsical retreat. Nature again provided inspiration for his work at the 2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. In Heather Hilliard’s salon, Racké covered the walls with Venetian plaster resembling geological strata. The painter’s oeuvre is not limited to San Francisco. Racké travels nationally and internationally. For Andrew and Françoise’s Skurman’s Paris apartment renovation on the Parc des Invalides he crafted the faux marble neo-Egyptian entry. While classical architect Skurman selected local talent for the rest of the project he chose Racké for this focal element, observing, “He’s the best.” Willem Racké Studio, 1811 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, 415.252.1341, willemrackestudio.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE 2022 | 81

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Ann Lowengart Interiors EACH PROJECT DISTINCTLY UNIQUE

nnie Lowengart founded her eponymous firm in 2000. Located a few miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Ann Lowengart Interiors enjoys Marin County's stunning terrain as its backdrop. In 2021 Annie opened her second studio in Palm Beach. The company offers exceptional interior design services to homeowners throughout Northern California, South Florida, and beyond. Each client's project is unique, ranging from a modern William Wurster residence in San Francisco to a historic Ross estate.

Ann Lowengart Interiors, San Francisco Bay Area, CA, 415.578.1222 Palm Beach, FL, 561.207.7682 annlowengart.com

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Anyon

ATELIER AND DESIGN STUDIO WITH A UNIQUE AND VALUABLE POINT OF VIEW

ounded in 2006 by Lindsay Anyon Brier, Anyon is an interior design firm, design gallery and showroom that are born from the love of design. From its home in Presidio Heights on a vibrant corner in the design destination of Sacramento Street, Anyon Atelier and Design bring a unique and valuable point of view to the design conversation. They commit to listen deeply to peoples’ needs and desires, and with precision and care, bring beauty, calm, and comfort to a diverse array of residences and hospitality spaces across the US. As a full-service firm, Anyon Interior Design offers interior design services, decorative solutions and fine art consulting to clients. Anyon seeks to create enduring connections and nurture the beautiful and endless conversation of design. A respected and dynamic part of the San Francisco influential design scene, Anyon Atelier and Design are looking forward to interacting with design enthusiasts the year ahead. Anyon, 3384 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94118, 415.829.2758, anyondesign.com

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Iconic Design + Build

ICONIC DESIGN + BUILD, FOUNDER KAITLYN WOLFE MAXIMIZES THE MINIMAL

everaging extensive experience in design, construction, and business, the Iconic Design + Build team works to create beautiful, functional spaces, while keeping each client's goals in mind. Gathering new inspiration and fresh perspectives from nature, technology, textures, patterns, and styles, each Iconic space is designed with great attention to detail and a distinct focus on their client's vision. "The desert's natural textures and Scandinavian minimalism inspire our 'Scandinavian meets desert' style. We love clean lines paired with richly textured, comfortable furnishings and unique vintage pieces," says owner and Principal Designer, Kaitlyn Wolfe. As a nationally recognized design firm, the Iconic team continues to produce distinctive designs through their ability to offer full service interior design for luxury custom homes and boutique hospitality and retail spaces. "We work closely with our clients to understand how they live, how they work, what they love and where they travel, so that their environments reflect who they are." Iconic Design + Build, 8145 E. Evans Road, Suite 7, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, 480.219.5741, iconicdesignbuild.com

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Heather Hilliard Design

HEATHER HILLIARD IS KNOWN FOR HER COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACES THAT FEATURE CLEAN LINES, LUXURIOUS MATERIALS, AND SIMPLE ELEGANCE

illiard is renowned for delivering timeless work epitomizing the “best” of each client’s favored design style. Heather and her team enjoy collaborating with talented architects, contractors, lighting designers, landscape architects and furniture artisans. In addition, Heather’s training includes five years working at The Philadelphia Museum of Art combined with a BA in Art History and an MFA in Interior Architecture and Design. Heather’s work often showcases remarkable art complimenting beautiful interior architecture and design. In addition, Heather was nominated a Designer of Distinction by the San Francisco Design Center, and her 2011 library at The San Francisco Decorator Showcase was featured in the Wall Street Journal as one of the four best room designs nationwide. Her current work includes projects in various styles, including contemporary and modern designs, transitional and agri-chic interior works. Heather Hilliard Design, 3654C Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94118, 415.673.1111, heatherhilliard.com

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Mark Weaver & Associates

THE INTERSECTION OF ART & DESIGN

ark Weaver & Associates (MWA) is a fullservice design firm headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm’s portfolio covers a diverse and distinctive body of work around the world including residential installations, restorations of historic estates, renovations, prestigious corporate installations, private aircraft, yachts and private island retreats. MWA provides its clientele with inviting and gracious environments that are sensitive to scale and proportion, dramatically lit and filled with meticulously chosen furniture, art and antiques. The firm eschews trendiness, instead seeking to discover its clientele’s passions and desired lifestyles, tailoring its work to each client’s discerning tastes. Mark Weaver, a gifted curator and collector, scours the globe looking for the very best connoisseur collectibles for MWA’s sophisticated clientele. His Principal Designer, Darrell Wilson, is also a consummate craftsman. Wilson meticulously applies his attention to hand-crafted details to a range of work he leads at MWA. Mark Weaver & Associates, Inc., 519 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048, 310.855.0400, markweaver.com

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The Wiseman Group

BUILDING A MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DESIGNER AND CLIENT

t The Wiseman Group, elegance and function meet in timeless custom spaces. With keen attention to detail and refined tastes, the firm has gained international recognition. TWG offers both architectural and interior design services, with frequent collaboration between the two. Rather than adopt a particular style, the firm focuses on context and local history, reframing spaces to reflect clients’ true personas. Just as no two people are the same, no two projects are the same. TWG embraces every unique opportunity to create harmony between all elements: color and texture, interiors and architecture, client and designer. Understanding clients’ aspirations empowers this group to realize cohesive spaces that truly embody those who live in them.

The Wiseman Group Interior Design, Inc., 301 Pennsylvania Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94107, 415.282.2880, wisemangroup.com

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Staprans Design CREATING SPACES THAT RESONATE WITH SOUL AND A WELL LIVED LIFE

esign Principal Lisa Staprans and her team create interiors that embrace, energize and soothe in a sublime way. They support the idea that form and function need to reinforce each other. A space must evoke positive emotions through the beauty and comfort it exudes, and like nature and fine art it should continue to delight by revealing subtleties over time. Lisa incorporates pieces in her work that tell a unique story. Lisa does not adhere to one particular design style. She is masterful at working with clients to uncover their unique aesthetic, one that best embodies their taste and the way that they live. Whether modern, transitional, eclectic, classic or traditional, Lisa strives to create authentic spaces that embrace a soul and beauty that are timeless. Staprans Design, 650.851.8436, stapransdesign.com

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Cabana Home

THE AMERICAN RIVIERA’S DESIGN DUO

sk partners Caroline Thompson and Steve Thompson how they get their signature Santa Barbara style and you’ll learn it’s where refined casual and cozy elegance meet. With projects as far flung as London and as familiar as Pebble Beach, the common thread is only the ease with which they interpret their clients’ vision. Launching their Funk Zone showroom over 15 years ago, was a natural for these tastemakers with luxury retail cred from the legendary Neiman Marcus. “Under the watchful eye of Stanley Marcus, I learned how to listen carefully to what the customer’s ideas and desires were,” says Steve. “And then deliver.” Caroline’s natural southern charm translates to ensuring every detail of a gracious environment has been thought of, from thread count to fresh flowers. Visit their showroom and that vibe is evident with furniture collections exclusive to them on California’s central coast including Bernhardt, Alphonso Marina, Janus et Cie and Milo Baughman, plus rotating installations of fine artists whose work can be found in museums and important private collections around the globe. Cabana Home, 111 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805.962.0020, cabanahome.com

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Alison Pickart

BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS THAT FUNCTION GRACIOUSLY BOTH INSIDE AND OUT

ith two decades of experience, and projects completed throughout the United States and Europe, Alison Pickart brings a unique perspective to the art and process of Interior Design. Her ideology that 'great interior design cannot exist without thoughtful architecture, and great architecture cannot exist without thoughtful interior design' allows for a holistic approach to each project that fully captures the vision and lifestyle of each client. Alison possesses a deep understanding of construction practices as well as architectural and landscape design. This unique combination allows her to create informed and beautiful interiors that function graciously both inside and out. Pickart and her team work out of a recently renovated vintage building in the heart of San Anselmo, a project she took on with her husband during 2020. Alison Pickart, 10 Bank Street, San Anselmo, CA, info@alisonpickart.com

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Zeterre Landscape Architecture UNIQUE LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR TODAY’S MODERN FAMILY

arrod Baumann, founder of Bay Area–based landscape architecture firm, Zeterre, confesses his first studio was his childhood garden on an 800acre historic ranch in California Gold Country. “I saved all of my money from working on the ranch to buy plants,” says Baumann who studied at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and once thought he wanted to be an architect. “By the time I left for college, I had a collection of over 200 difference species, most of them rare.” Baumann, who launched his firm in 2006 and attributes some of his inspiration to the Italian gardens on Lake Maggiore and the Garden of Cosmic Speculation in Scotland, has worked on garden design projects spanning India, Dubai, France, and Greece, and a romantic garden in Hollywood Hills replete with astrological-themed nodes. “I simply love good design and I am in a constant search for beauty in unlikely places,” adds Baumann whose work spans European and Japanese gardens. “I love that our projects are sitespecific and architecture appropriate,” he says. “I get to design so many different styles.”

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