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  • Mountain Home
    Mountain Home

    This retreat in the Pacific Northwest woods features a rustic feel while maintaining luxurious and bold finishes.

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    Builder: Deschutes Custom Homes

    Interiors: Julanda Shannon

    Landscape: Land Effects

    Photography: Kayla McKenzie Photography

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  • Menlo Park
    Menlo Park

    The contemporary dimensions of this family estate feature stunning windows that infuse the home interior with natural light.

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    Builder: David Wright Construction

    Interiors: Stephanie Zaharias

    Photography:  Bernard Andre Photography

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  • Menlo Park
    Menlo Park

    The unusual lot shape on this project provided the opportunity to design a backyard haven where the home, ADU and entertaining spaces come together in a harmonious, private retreat.

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    Builder: Post and Lintel Construction

    Interiors: Stacey Olgado

    Landscape: Keith Willig, Landscape Architect

    Photography:  Bernard Andre Photography

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  • Menlo Park
    Menlo Park

    This Silicon Valley home reflects the client’s desire for understated luxury, curated comfort and outdoor livability.

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    Builder: Wescott Construction

    Interiors: Sullivan Design Studio

    Landscape: Keith Willig, Landscape Architect

    Photography: R. Brad Knipstein Photography

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  • Design Renderings
    Design Renderings

    Design renderings reflect the architectural intent and illustrate a lifelike experience before project construction.

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  • Menlo Park
    Menlo Park

    Warm wood tones create a welcome retreat at this modern home built on a sloped lot.

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    Builder: Yaeger Haus

    Interiors: CKA Architects

    Landscape: Mara Young

    Photography: Alberto Gamazo Photography

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  • Menlo Park
    Menlo Park

    The modern forms of this suburban house are punctuated by expansive windows and doors encircling a dramatic oak tree.

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    Builder: Clarum Homes

    Interiors: Nash Design Group / Heidi Abrams

    Photography:  Bernard Andre Photography

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  • Portola Valley
    Portola Valley

    The hallmark of this home renovation project is its organic quality, featuring a harmony of materials, textures and an abundance of natural light.

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    Builder: Drew Maran

    Interiors: Jennifer Robin Interiors

    Photography: John Merkl Photography

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  • Atherton
    Atherton

    This new home achieves a seamless balance of traditional elements and modern style.

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    Builder: Clarum Homes

    Interiors: Stephanie Zaharias

    Photography: Clarum Homes

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  • Los Altos
    Los Altos

    This suburban home features a modern aesthetic with tall ceilings and natural light while maintaining warm and inviting interiors.

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    Builder: Clarum Homes

    Interiors: Stephanie Zaharias

    Photography: Patrick Brennan Photography

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  • Menlo Park
    Menlo Park

    This new 3-level home in Menlo Park was built around the existing grand redwoods.

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    Builder:  Clarum Homes

    Interiors:  Lindsy Martin Interior Design

    Landscape:  Keith Willig Landscape Architect

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  • Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz

    Two neighboring homes, both designed to maximize sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

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    Builder: Clarum Homes

    Interiors: Stephanie Zaharias

    Photography: Clarum Homes

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  • Menlo Park
    Menlo Park

    In this contemporary home, a deliberate, centralized courtyard layout creates an organic connection between the site, structure and interior.

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    Builder: Clarum Homes

    Photography: Clarum Homes

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  • Sonoma
    Sonoma

    This new single-level house in Sonoma was sited around the existing oak trees.

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    Builder:  Trainor Builders

    Landscape:  Damir Hurdich Design

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  • Saratoga
    Saratoga

    This new residence sits on a quiet creek-side lot in Saratoga.

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    Builder/Developer:  Malibu Investment, LLC

    Photography:  Bernard Andre Photography

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  • Woodside
    Woodside

    This extensive remodel updated all exterior finishes, lower level interior finishes and structurally upgraded this hillside residence

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    Builder: Mediterraneo     Photography: Bernard Andre

    Landscape Architect:  T.H. Norton Landscape Architecture

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  • Menlo Park
    Menlo Park

    This new house was designed for a young family in Menlo Park

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    Builder: Sunzeri Construction

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  • Palo Alto
    Palo Alto

    This Crescent Park home was remodeled and reconfigured by CKA Architects to create a clean and functional design complementing an existing mid-century modern home.

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    Builder: Hannon Construction     Photography: Bernard Andre

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  • Palo Alto
    Palo Alto

    This Palo Alto remodel gave a fresh look to a tired Eichler-style home in south Palo Alto

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    Builder: Rick Allen Builders     Kitchen Cabinets:  Artistic Kitchen    Photography: Bernard Andre

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  • Palo Alto
    Palo Alto

    This new two-story home in Palo Alto reflects a modern Craftsman aesthetic and the Owners’ love of indoor/outdoor living.

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    Builder: C&C Valley Construction    Photography: Bernard Andre

    FF&E Stuart Gilchrist Interiors   Landscape Design:  Ruskin Gardens

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  • Palo Alto
    Palo Alto

    This project consists of a design for a trellis, deck, outdoor fireplace and a new kitchen for one of Palo Alto’s most historic homes.

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    Builder: Hannon Construction      Photography: Bernard Andre

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  • Menlo Park
    Menlo Park

    This West Menlo Park home was completely redesigned by CKA Architects to accommodate the needs of a young family.

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    Builder: C&C Valley Construction    Photography: Bernard Andre

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  • Palo Alto – Commercial
    Palo Alto - Commercial
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    Builder: Midglen Associates      Construction Management: Project 5     FF&E: S. Russell Groves    Photography: Patrik Argast

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  • Palo Alto
    Palo Alto

    This project consists of the remodeling and reconfiguration of the interior of an existing three-story Crescent Park home including a new garage, exercise room and pool patio.

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    Builder: Mediterraneo      Construction Management: Project 5     FF&E: S. Russell Groves    Photography: Patrik Argast

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  • Menlo Park
    Menlo Park

    This Menlo Park home was remodeled by CKA Architects to incorporate an indoor-outdoor feeling.

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    Builder: Conifer Construction     Photography: Bernard Andre

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  • Menlo Park
    Menlo Park

    CKA Architects lifted the ceilings and gave this Menlo Park home new fixtures and finishes inside and out

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    Builder:    Distinct Builders   Photography: Bernard Andre

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  • CKA Office
    CKA Office

    CKA Architects removed low ceilings and added new finishes to create a simple and functional space for their Menlo Park office.

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    Builder: Conifer Construction    Photography: Bernard Andre

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  • Design Studies
    Design Studies

    CKA Architects is currently working on new projects of various styles.

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    Architect: CKA Architects

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