Loaded with hundreds of photographs of high-end custom homes, these gorgeousbooks are a treat for lovers of residential architecture and a resource for people planning to build their ownone-of-a-kind houses. Profiles of top architects and information on local buildersand suppliersprovide an overview of regionalstyles and preferences in each locality.
Paradinga wide range of beach homes, cottages, and contemporary retreats from the Monterey Peninsula down the coast to Santa Barbara and Carpinteria,this distinguished collection presentsdiverse styles in architecture including Victorian, Spanish Colonial Revival, French Country, Tuscan, and Mediterranean. Award-winning architecture firms such as Berkus Design Studio, DesignARC, Shubin and Donaldson Architects, and The Warner Group are highlighted.