More stories about CALIFORNIA

• Architects' Choice: The Clear Choice

  To connect indoor and outdoor social gathering spaces, Sebastian Mariscal turned to NanaWall.

• Case Study: Kafka Residence Kitchen

  A Southern California kitchen blends seamlessly into a living/dining room and deck.

• Case Study: Ludwig Residence Bath

  A dramatically integrated master bedroom and bath in San Francisco.

• L.A. Exhibition Shows What Might Have Been

  Sam Lubell’s “Never Built Los Angeles” now showing at the city’s Museum of Architecture and Design.

• Airstream Hotel in Santa Barbara, Calif.

  Hofmann Architecture has restored five vintage Airstream trailers, now available for nightly rental in Santa Barbara, Calif.

• 1991 Winner: Housing for Homeless Mothers and Children

  In Escondido, Calif., Davids Killory designed a community for homeless mothers and children.

• Watch the Bay Bridge Light Up

  Can't make it to San Francisco to see 'Bay Lights' yourself? We've rounded up three videos that will make you feel as if you were there, plus a link to a live stream.

• Warmly Modern Powder Room

  Reclaimed wood blends with glass and tile for a family-friendly version of contemporary style.

• Doug Ford Holds the Line on Custom Building's True Value

  Over time, Santa Barbara, Calif., -based custom builder Doug Ford built a business that reflects that philosophy, investing in the staff, infrastructure, and systems required to handle the most elaborate residential projects—and their relationship-conscious owners—as a matter of routine.

• Construction Systems That Fix Themselves, For Better or Worse

  Self-repairing materials can lead to lighter, longer-lasting building components. But does less always mean more?