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Post-War to Present: How Mountain View Ranch Homes Are Getting Their Second Wind DesignModernRanch
February 5, 2025

Post-War to Present: How Mountain View Ranch Homes Are Getting Their Second Wind

Ranch homes ruled American residential architecture during the 1950s post-war housing boom. These homes made up an incredible 90% of all new construction at the time. The iconic ranch houses of Mountain View, California, have stood the test of time and are now experiencing amazing revivals through smart remodeling projects.…
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Renovating Mid Century Modern Homes in Santa Clara County: A Complete Guide DesignModernNewsRanch
November 22, 2024

Renovating Mid Century Modern Homes in Santa Clara County: A Complete Guide

Renovating a mid-century modern home in Santa Clara County is a unique challenge that blends preservation with innovation. These iconic houses, built between the 1940s and 1970s, are known for their clean lines, open layouts, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. For homeowners in Sunnyvale, CA, and surrounding areas, updating these architectural…
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rustic Oakland ranch home garden front house
Transport Your Modern Ranch House Into the 21st Century DesignNewsRanch
January 31, 2023

Transport Your Modern Ranch House Into the 21st Century

Open, light-filled spaces suited for entertaining Ranch houses are beloved for their open, airy floor plans that cater to entertaining as easily as everyday family living. Typically single-story structures with linear, L or U-shaped layouts, ranch homes feature large windows that convey abundant light. Interiors flow effortlessly, and there is…
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An 1890s 19th century type of Victorian renovation in Alameda, California
Details, Dormers and Decorative Woodwork: Understanding the Complexity of Victorian Homes NewsVictorian
November 14, 2022

Details, Dormers and Decorative Woodwork: Understanding the Complexity of Victorian Homes

These above restored 1890 Victorian homes were both designed initially by Joseph Leonard. Saikley Architects reconstructed details from clues on the old building and researched the original architect’s work. Leonard was a well-known architect who was instrumental in forming cityscapes in the East Bay and San Francisco in the late…
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Modern Mediterranean with stucco exterior in Mountain View, CA; Saikley Architects
11 Things We Love About Mediterranean Architecture DesignMediterraneanNews
May 30, 2022

11 Things We Love About Mediterranean Architecture

Mediterranean architecture enjoys enduring popularity for so many reasons. It’s easy to find Mediterranean influences in many regional styles of architecture. From the Spanish Colonial Revival of the 1920’s, to the popular Mission Revival style, and modern Mediterranean style homes with Italian Renaissance details, people are passionate about their homes…
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