Open to the public, this self-guided tour is a celebration of residential homes designed by architects. The dwellings featured are cutting edge, modern in design, imaginative in the uses and blends of materials, and sensitive to both surrounding neighbors and the environment.

Through teamwork, collaboration, and a shared vision, the licensed architects bring their homeowners dreams to reality. The three homes are located in Portola Valley, and Woodside. The tour includes a jewel-like modern home designed for scientists and music aficionados; a sustainable and livable farmhouse faced with exquisite recycled barnwood and native palette of stone; And a home anchored by a strong east-west axis with 180 degree views of the Bay Area hills. These homes range in size from 2,800 to 7,000 SF.

2023 Home Tour
Home 1

Reimagined Ranch

Design Team

Architect: J Kretschmer Architect

Location

San Jose, CA

This home, designed to meet the many interests and hobbies of the owners, started as an original Ranch home located on a corner lot. From the inside and out, the entire property was reimagined into a 21st century sanctuary. A detached ADU allowed the owners to live on the property during the construction of the primary residence. That ADU now serves as rental income for the owners.

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Home 2

Tahwil House

Design Team

Architect: Feldman Architecture

Location

Atherton, CA

The project consists of a remodel and addition to an existing 1 story single family residence including MEP, Structural, and finish modifications. Both Interior and exterior construction of single accessory pool house(ADU). Remove and Detach a 3 car garage and improvements in the landscape.

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Home 3

Ridgecrest Residence

Design Team

Architect: Michelle Kusanovich Architecture

Location

Monte Sereno, CA

Modern Spanish Eclectic style 2-story home with pool, spa, bocce court, edible citrus grove, vineyard, kitchen gardens, Guest house accessible on wheels, Wine and fruit processing building, 3-car garage and roof deck. Water Reclamation, Solar, Electric Power storage, EV’s, Radiant Heating, permeable paving, no forced air heating, air-cleaning fans, solar power shades.

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Home 4

Menlo Oaks Zen

Design Team

Architect: Randolph Popp Architecture

Location

Menlo Park, CA

The two-story 5,200 square-foot house set on a private court in Menlo Park with modern characteristics and an open plan replaced an outdated 1970s ranch home. Placed to respect and integrate with the existing mature oak trees, the house is designed to serve the owner’s lifestyle blending close-knit family time with frequent entertaining.

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Home 5

Templeton Residence

Design Team

Architect: Blaine Marchall Architecture

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Typical L-shaped courtyard Eichler home is completely transformed by a 531sf addition to the front of the home enclosing the courtyard and converting it to a highly-desired open-air atrium entry, as is typical of Eichler homes. The 531sf addition to the front of the home incorporates a J-ADU which also doubles as a flexible living space and family media room.

What makes the Silicon Valley Home Tours different than other home tours?

The Silicon Valley Home Tours was created to showcase the talents of Bay Area residential architects with the goal of educating homeowners. On the tour, you will observe first-hand how working with an architect can transform ordinary living spaces into responsive, tailored, domestic environments using a variety of design solutions.

To learn more, please contact the AIA Silicon Valley at 408-298-0611 ext 101 or email [email protected].