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 luxury home remodel service that would keep […]
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 home remodel 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 […]
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 […]
Back in 2015, we celebrated the opening of our new office in Pasadena. With the new expansion, we continued to provide our clients with award-winning design services, cutting-edge materials and products, quality construction, as well as a relationship that goes beyond the duration of a project. As our company grew, so did our office space. […]
The year was 1991 and Reg Abersek had just moved to Claremont from Canada when someone mentioned he should go check out a well-known, local construction company that was always looking for great craftsmen. He met with Bill Baldwin, Owner of HartmanBaldwin Design/Build, and it wasn’t long after that he came on board. As the […]
Beauty and modern living inspired our clients to take on this major interior remodel. This townhouse is part of a historic area in Pasadena and although the exterior has all the charm of the neighborhood, its interior space was due for a major redesign. The scope of the project focused on renovating the entire first-floor […]
Being a part of a project worthy of an Architectural Digest story is what most designers dream of –but when the project lands the cover and it’s Shonda Rhimes’ home … Well, there are no words, just gratitude. Hollywood royalty Shonda Rhimes takes AD readers into her Los Angeles home, showcasing the incredible transformation we […]
