French Normandy Style Home Receives a Major Addition and Renovation Our clients’ goal was to remodel and expand their 1929 French Normandy-style home to better accommodate their growing family. Along with our partners, Page & Turnbull Architects and WFord Interiors, the home was expanded from three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two half-baths to five bedrooms, […]
After remodeling Shonda Rhimes’ Hancock Park Estate, the home has sold for a record breaking amount! Read more about this impressive deal in Dirt. We are so honored to have worked on this beautiful transformation! Being a part of a project worthy of an Architectural Digest story is what most designers dream of –but when […]
Learn more about this Kitchen, Dining Room & Mudroom Remodel, Family Room Expansion, and Relocation of the Staircase! Our Design/Build Consultant, Jesse Emmert, walks you through a stunning transformation. Be sure to see this home remodel from start to finish, and hear directly from the homeowner! Call 626.486.0510 to schedule Your Complimentary Consultation or visit […]
Written by Bill Baldwin It was the late nineties. I was in my office and came around the corner to find the famous woodworker Sam Maloof at our counter. He started to introduce himself, but I stopped him … “I very much know who you are sir.” The 210 freeway was destined to run through […]
Our clients’ 1964 home, originally designed by famed architect Jack Simison, was due for a major update of its first floor which included everything from the entry through the living spaces and kitchen. The intriguing radial design of this La Cañada home is spectacularly sited overlooking mountain and city light views. Kitchen – Before […]
What Is An ADU? An ADU, or Accessory Dwelling Unit, is often known as a guest house, casita, in-law unit, or studio. These are permanent secondary living units with complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. They can be detached, attached, or a conversion of an existing space. Detached New Construction An entirely […]
When our clients first approached HartmanBaldwin for this project, they had already undergone various minor remodels and were ready to take the next step in creating the home they had always envisioned for their family. Their initial experience with another architect was not ideal, so they wanted a full-service firm that would keep their wants […]
Remodeling a home that’s rich in history is no small undertaking. Special care should be taken when dealing with old structures and building materials, but equally as important is to respect the original architecture so you can better understand one’s place in this home’s future legacy. When we were commissioned with renovating and expanding this […]
The main focus of this project was to create a kitchen with plenty of storage that was welcoming, bright and well-connected to the other areas of the home. As the space plan developed, our clients and their team discovered opportunities to expand the floorplan by extending into the backyard. The new design allowed for a […]
Our clients came to us to renovate and expand their contemporary style home in the beautiful neighborhood of south San Rafael. The main living space is situated on the second floor of the home and has been re-conceptualized to accommodate a new Entry, Kitchen, Laundry room and Great Room that overlooks the pool and outdoor […]
