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Unique Homes Crafted for California Living

By (author) Mark English

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Publishing 12th Aug 2025

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This lavishly illustrated monograph provides insight into the ideology behind the firm’s residential designs – uniquely crafted homes that embody the indoor-outdoor lifestyle of California
Mark English Architects provides a detailed and in-depth look into the design process behind seven stunning residential projects
Exquisite large color photographs showcase the beauty of their homes and their connection to the landscape
The book features projects around Northern California, including San Francisco, Carmel Valley, and Silicon Valley
Plans, renders, drawings, scale models, and site photographs illustrate the design and construction process, from the conceptual idea through to the final build

Full Description

Established in 1992, Mark English Architects is an award-winning firm that designs sustainable, sensible architecture that’s built to last. With an inherent understanding of context and climate, its residential designs reflect California’s relaxed indoor-outdoor lifestyle. This beautifully appointed monograph provides an inspiring glimpse of seven uniquely crafted homes, along with a close examination of the design approach.

Mark English Architects believes every home is a prototype, developed in collaboration with the client, landscape, topography, climate, and cultural considerations. Landscape and climate play a vital role in every project, as buildings and spaces are designed to celebrate their location, whether it’s the city, coast, or mountains. The firm draws on the California vernacular of open-plan living, light-filled spaces, and natural materials to blur the boundaries of inside and outside. Every home is embedded with a layer of artistry, providing unique homes that reflect their residents.

About the Author

Mark English AIA is a Bay Area native and founded his practice, Mark English Architects, in 1992. Mark served as a board member at AIA San Francisco 2011-2014, AIA California 2014 – 2016, and AIA National Small Firm Exchange 2016 – 2019. He has also served as a member of several design awards juries including the 2020 AIA National Small Projects Awards, 2018 AIA California Residential Design Awards and 2013 AIASF Constructed Realities Design Awards. Mark’s work has won numerous design awards including an AIASF 2024 Design Award, 2024 RD Residential Design Architecture Award and several SARA Design Awards. Mark English is the editor of a respected online magazine, The Architects’ Take featuring original interviews and commentary, and as an early proponent of Social Media has given many presentations to the AIA and affiliated groups regarding the effective use of new media.

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