Residential Profiles

Anaheim Hills Estate

The new residence was designed using a contemporary California approach to architecture, although several classic motifs were utilized. The residence features a two and one half-story entry and living room area using a central stair. A central skylight offered light... [continue]

Big Bear Cabin

The project was completed from an original design by David S. Buchanan. The interior was designed by Claudia McBain and Donald Krotee. The extreme downhill lot had several topographic and drainage challenges. The site also took advantage of panoramic lake... [continue]

Big Bear—Custom Residence

This existing weekend home was built by our client in the mid 1970s. After many years of service, the owner wished to update and reconfigure their weekend "get-away" home to meet their current family needs. The exterior and interior were... [continue]

Flagstaff Bed & Breakfast

The owners were planning a "retirement" business for their next endeavor. After reviewing and finalizing the design of the Bed and Breakfast facility, the clients reviewed the estimated construction costs and decided against immediate construction.... [continue]

Frost Residence

The Frost Residence is a typical 1970s wood frame ranch house. The existing aluminum sliding doors and windows were replaced with wooden doors and windows throughout the entire house. The owner desired an addition for his parents that would allow... [continue]

Huntington Harbor Estate

This custom home was completely gutted and remodeled. The new plans called for four bedrooms with a separate guest quarters. The land required a 6% waffle slab because of the high water table. The style of the house was completely... [continue]

Newport Heights

The residence embodied classic California Victorian influenced wood frame farmhouse. The residence is thought to be one the first structures in Newport Heights having original construction dated from 1912. The interior retained and reconstructed the Victorian window, door and wood... [continue]

Peralta Hills Estate

The residence and grounds embodied classic California indoor and outdoor living in an English Tudor influenced plan and architecture. Several modern alarm, lighting, and computer controlled technical systems were designed into the residence. The large fireplaces and window areas were... [continue]

Rancho del Lobo

The custom complex was designed as a working ranch to be partially run by the owner’s church. The major portion of the complex would be private residential to serve as a private retreat for the owner and his guests. The... [continue]