New Homes

New homes of distinction are custom crafted to fit our clients like a glove. We thrive on a variety of styles from Mediterranean to Queen Anne and Bungalows to edgy contemporary. Steep hillside, flatlands or beachfront our full service team will turn your dream into reality.

Since 1984 we have managed complex projects in highly regulated communities, honing our ability to walk the fine line between approval and denial. While your dream home may be the goal, politics often dictate the project’s final parameters. Without skilled guidance building your dream home can become a nightmare. Allow us to show you the route to success through the complex political, budget and site constraints to achieve your dream home.

Our services include:

  • Complete design and application processing
  • Preparation of all working drawings
  • Coordination of all engineers and consultants
  • Design & installation of home theater, networking and automation
  • Bidding support and contractor selection
  • Support through duration of construction

A sample of our work is showcased below:

Lindy Lane
Saratoga, CA		  
It is not often that we have a site with a view stretching from the Golden Gate to Gilroy. The existing 1954 residence was surrounded by shrubs which obscured much of the view. We opened up the site to create a motor court entry and classical façade. The owner wanted an unobstructed rear view so floor to ceiling glass overlooks the infinity edge pool. The pool house was buried below grade keeping the view clear to the valley below.
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Mockingbird Hill Lane
San Jose, CA		  
The existing house evolved over many decades from a small cabin. The owner lived there many years while planning a new house. The site is unincorporated County land so we had to plan around a large septic system which constrained and defined the final building envelope. The owner/builder completed much of the house then passed away suddenly. We are adding some finishing elements and making minor modifications with the new owners of this home.
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Orchard Avenue
Mountain View, CA		  
This was an unusual opportunity as there were two existing houses on this site near downtown Mountain View. The neighborhood is transitioning from single family to multi-family developments. The City was very specific about the design features and we maximized the allowable building area. The project includes solar panels for electricity production with a very tight, well insulated building envelope.
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Bruce Avenue,
Los Gatos, CA		  
Originally this Craftsmen style home was a Victorian bunkhouse. The owners wanted to remodel their home but the Loma Prieta earthquake damaged the old house beyond repair. The site is part of a small 4 lot enclave requiring the house to present its best elevation on several sides. The owner decided to use a compact footprint yielding 2,900 sf. of living space with a detached garage to allow for maximum open space on the small lot.
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Brush Road
Los Gatos, CA

  
At 3,800 sf. this Contemporary home is not large, yet the interior volume is huge. The previous home was destroyed by fire and the site was heavily graded, while retaining the existing landscape. Construction started during the middle of the last El Nino winter leaving a mud bog. The foundation contractor somehow managed to create a clean foundation in the midst of torrential rains. At some points the ceiling is 28 feet tall; imagine setting huge beams with virtually nothing to stand on in the middle of a storm.
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Buena Vista Avenue,
Los Gatos, CA

  
This house is located on a secluded flag lot in Los Gatos. The property is almost flat and the owner wanted the building to be as close to grade as possible. We utilized style elements from old farmhouses and Victorians in the area.
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Michaels Drive,
Saratoga, CA

  
A small cottage sat in dense forest alongside the creek prior to construction. The owner, who was older asked for the house to be on one level even though the site is relatively steep. In order to minimize bulk we utilized the cantilevered trusses below the main floor allowing the house to “float” above the creek. This area has significant ground movement so deep piers were drilled under each truss. The exterior is finished in clear Redwood to better blend in with the surrounding trees.
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Saratoga Heights Road
Saratoga, CA

  
This home is approximately 4,800 sf. with a three-car garage. The site is two acres of rolling hillside near Paul Masson Mountain Winery. Our clients had seen a home with the fundamental geometry shown and wanted to know if we could capture the “look & feel” while allowing for their specific family needs. Usually we start with the function and form follows, but in this case the reverse approach resulted in a grand home.
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Tollgate Road
Saratoga, CA

  
The owners wanted a crisp Contemporary home in the midst of a Neo-traditional neighborhood. This home derives design elements from Sea Ranch along the Mendocino coast. The home wraps 270 degrees around the knoll providing panoramic views of the valley below. Living area is approximately 5,200 sf. with complete entertainment and automation wiring in every room.
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