Our latest Project Spotlight features an Orange County kitchen that transformed from a small and closed-off space to a hip, spacious kitchen-great-room that now highlights its views of the Newport Coast. The original kitchen felt small and constricted, in part, because of a bulky island and peninsula that prevented a clear connection with its surrounding […]

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To commemorate the end of a year and a group of passionate artists and craftsmen, the entire HartmanBaldwin team enjoyed a “day off” in the City of Los Angeles. The entire firm made use of local public transportation, utilizing the Metrolink with one destination in mind: Union Station. From there, we made what seemed like […]

Each year there are trends that leave a mark, while others fade away and never see the light of day until someone is brave enough to revive particular trend years later. But what is the true definition of a trend? A trend is defined as a general direction of change: a way of behaving, proceeding, […]

Our latest Project Spotlight features a traditional kitchen remodel with plenty of storage space for a growing family. The original kitchen was dated, narrow and did not allow for convenient cooking preparation in such a small space. With the newly remodeled kitchen, our clients were able to achieve a space that reflects both the traditional […]

Take a look at these dramatic before and after images of our recent kitchen remodel in Altadena. The original kitchen was small and situated in a tight corner of the house, which also housed the home’s washer and dryer, making it difficult for another person to work within the kitchen. Without adding square footage, but […]

Take a look at this dramatic before and after of our recently completed kitchen remodel. Without adding square footage, but creatively designing the interior layout, our client now has a kitchen and laundry area that complements the space.   For even more photos of the kitchen and other details of this project, including a master bedroom […]

HartmanBaldwin is proud to be recognized by the Claremont Architectural Commission in the following categories for Excellence in Design. Our thanks to our clients, partners and other contributors on another rewarding year of outstanding architecture and construction. Citrus Glen at Pitzer Ranch Barn & Pump House Excellence in Design Award, Restoration Category   As part of the […]

  Take a look at our rehabilitation project of a landmark 1910 English Arts  and Crafts home by Arthur R. Kelly within the prominent Oak Knoll neighborhood of Pasadena. The work on this residence demonstrated the ability to work within the stringent requirements for a landmark house and achieve a compromise that retains the historic materials and […]