This graceful home with stunning bay views on one of Berkeley’s friendliest and quietest streets has been virtually rebuilt from top to bottom, including top-quality remodeling throughout, as well as an engineered seismic retrofit. Click here for … [Read more...] about Only the Bones are Old
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Modern Craftsman near Solano Avenue
921 Ensenada Avenue, Berkeley This Modern Craftsman home is located in the highly sought-after, “walkable” neighborhood just one block off popular Solano Avenue. Originally built circa 1920 in the classic Craftsman style, the structure has been … [Read more...] about Modern Craftsman near Solano Avenue
1431 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Albany
This adorable, very sunny home with detached studio/workshop is located in the premium Thousand Oaks neighborhood, close to Albany’s excellent public schools, a beautiful community park, and Solano Avenue shopping. Full details and photo tour here! … [Read more...] about 1431 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Albany
A Playful Home in the Berkeley Hills
“Research shows that play is not just joyful and energizing — it's deeply involved with human development and intelligence.” --Dr. Stuart Brown, pioneer in research on play 645 Euclid Ave is designed around the enjoyment of life, indoors and out. … [Read more...] about A Playful Home in the Berkeley Hills
Holly Rose Homes in Berkeleyside today
"Berkeley Home with a Storied and Colorful Past" … [Read more...] about Holly Rose Homes in Berkeleyside today
2844 Forest Ave, Elmwood
"The Charles Axel Smith Private Garage" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmrmcmLImfo Click here for more information You’re Invited! Please join me and guests of the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association for a special neighborhood viewing … [Read more...] about 2844 Forest Ave, Elmwood
Radial symmetry as a design element
This copper vent hood is one of many amazing hand-crafted components that caught my eye at this fascinating "radial" home in the Berkeley Hills. At the apex of the home, the radial structural members come together and join … [Read more...] about Radial symmetry as a design element
A Pre-Emptive Bidding War in Piedmont
21 Littlewood was featured as an SF Chronicle "Hot Property," but even before the article appeared, we knew this was the one. After searching far and wide for several months for a home on at least an acre, with a pool, guest … [Read more...] about A Pre-Emptive Bidding War in Piedmont
A Walk Up Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
One of my favorite places to hike is the Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve. The trailhead is off Stonewall Road, near the Claremont Hotel, which means that you can combine a visit to the gustatory delights of the Elmwood shopping district … [Read more...] about A Walk Up Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
Vintage Home in the Gourmet Ghetto
This historic home was built in Berkeley’s early days, when most homes still lacked electric lights, the University was in its infancy, and the steam train still ran down Shattuck Avenue. The home exhibits many iconic Victorian-era features such as … [Read more...] about Vintage Home in the Gourmet Ghetto
photo essay: life cycle of a sunflower that volunteered in my garden
It was even better than I expected!
First let me to say to my clients: I love you. Thanks to you, I get to do the work that is so meaningful to me. I get to help you through one of your life's biggest transitions, and I consider this a great honor. For many years, in the back of my … [Read more...] about It was even better than I expected!