In March 2022, Rost Architects started design on our fourth ocean front home in Newport Beach. We are particularly excited about this project, not only because of its prime location and our wonderful clients, but also because it is one door down from the historic Lovell Beach house by Rudolph Schindler built in 1926. Check out the article to learn more about this project.
Read MoreThe design development phase of a project is the pivotal phase where the design starts to become real. During this phase, the Architectural team takes the owner approved schematic design and dives deeper into the more technical related components of the building, continues to refine the design from many different angles. This article highlights the key tasks that our team will be working on during the design development phase of your custom home project.
Read MoreIn spring of 2021, we had the opportunity to speak with Architectural historian Alan Hess. Alan has written over 20 books on the topic of modern architectural history ranging from Frank Lloyd Wright to Palm Springs Modernism. In this segment we discussed the origins of California Modern Architecture, key players in the movement including Irving Gill, Frank Lloyd Wright, and John Lautner.
Read MoreIn January 2021, I had the pleasure of speaking with Raymond Neutra, the son of renowned mid century modern architect Richard Neutra. Click here to watch the video interview.
Read MoreShould you build your home from metal studs? What are the positives and negatives of metal stud construction? Over the past few years, we’ve had more and more clients ask about building their custom home from metal studs. Read the article to hear our un-biased opinions on the positives and negatives of metal stud construction.
Read MoreRost Architects spent the last year designing and engineering six prefabricated metal stud ADU prototypes for a developer in Northern California. This month we will be securing permits from the City of San Jose to erect the first unit.
Read MoreRost Architects is on track to secure permits from the city of Newport Beach and begin construction on a luxury multifamily duplex in December of 2020 on the Balboa Peninsula. Check out the article about the project to learn more!
Read MoreIn August 2020, Rost Architects started design for a new 4,200 SQFT single family custom home In Newport Beach California. This is an oceanfront home with spectacular views of the famous “Wedge” on the east end of the Balboa Peninsula. Check out our article to see the latest progress!
Read MoreRost Architects started design on a ground up modern home in Laguna Beach California in August 2020. Check out our article to learn more about the home!
Read MoreIn July 2020 Rost Architects started construction on a 2,400 square foot custom home in Newport Beach California. Check out our article to learn more about the home and see the recent construction photographs!
Read MoreIn August of 2020, Rost Architects completed construction on a five bedroom, five and a half bath, 5,600 square foot custom contemporary home, one block away from the ocean .
Read MoreWhat makes this house so special and iconic? The significance of this home is the product of the site, the materials, the design, the location, the photographs and the zeitgeist of the time period that it was built. Click to read more about the Stahl House.
Read MoreWith the new California 2020 ADU laws that loosen restrictions on ADU development, we will most likely see a rise in the number of homeowners and real estate developers building Accessory Structures on their properties. The primary intention of the new ADU regulations is to help solve California’s housing crisis, however we see another huge opportunity with the growth of this building type. We feel that with each new ADU constructed in California, we have an opportunity and responsibility to implement, refine and experiment with net zero energy building techniques.
Read MoreWorking with a hybrid architecture and interior design firm has many benefits. Our interior design team and architecture team work closely together to develop projects with a cohesive design on both the interior and exterior of the building.
Read MoreLearn our five tips for building a custom home. These can save you time, money and headache during your project.
Read MoreLearn about 10 of our favorite techniques to design a modern home.
Read MoreHome Battery technology has been steadily improving over the past few years but has it advanced enough? Learn about the current state of the technology and if it makes sense for your home.
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Read MoreIn May 2019, Rost Architects was featured on CBS “This is L.A.” The film crew came into our office to see how we work, talk about recent projects and meet the team. It was a great experience and we were thrilled to be featured on the program.
Read MoreWhen, where, and why did modern architecture begin? Get a brief history of how the modern movement and how it started.
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