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Modern house designs for those who prefer to stand apart from the crowd
Arteriors Architecture provides acclaimed custom home design, interior design, kitchen design, lighting and residential landscape architecture services throughout the U.S. from our studios in San Francisco, California and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tim Bjella and his creative staff of residential architects and interior designers craft signature custom homes, house architecture remodelings, renovations and interiors for people with an eye for quality and a desire to break from the pack.
We believe a house should equal more than the sum of its parts: it should transcend the wood, brick and stone of its construction to enrich our lives and stir our emotions. Just as a great work of art moves you, so should your house. The shaft of sunlight that filters through the trellis to warm you on the window seat should not be a lucky accident; nor should the cozy space that cuddles you while watching a movie; or the kitchen that seems to anticipate your every need; or the sunrise that peeks into your shower, welcoming the new day. They should all be carefully planned so the home fits you like a glove. Our modern home designs are art you can live in. More...
What type of houses do we design?
Our residential architects and interior designers fashion custom home designs, for large or small houses, new homes or remodeled, anywhere you wish to live: mountain lodges, southern desert villas, urban lofts, country cottages, beach houses, midwest prairie retreats, lake cabins, log homes, suburban mansion estates and everything in between. Stylistically, they range from High-tech cool, ultra modern house designs to old-world European. Some are rustic mountain timber frame or contemporary craftsman with a hint of shinto shrine. Some are eco green or traditional, classically inspired mediterranean. While many are eclectic and defy categorization. Yet, the character of each of our custom house designs is a distinct response to climate, views, topography, site context, functional program, and the aesthetic sensibilities of our clients combined with our own vision.
Our modern house designs are conceived in three dimensions with equal care given to the functional plan, spatial form, and sensory detail. We sculpt spaces, accentuate them with light, and adorn their surfaces with sensuous materials. In this way, we create romantic, dramatic, and emotive contemporary home designs. Strong, classical architectural design principles create a framework for our modern home design, yet we do not limit ourselves to any one historical architectural ‘style’. Our work is grounded in history but is always a fresh, contemporary interpretation designed for today. We like to think of it as modern home design with style. More...
Why are our house designs unique?
Quite simply, because our clients are unique. We thrive on creating signature, architect designed homes for singular people. Each custom home design is an exclusive work with captivating interior spaces, exceptional kitchen design, and functional, contemporary floor plans. We achieve this by designing every aspect of the house architecture from inside to outside: harmoniously merging the exteriors, interiors, lighting and landscapes. Kitchen design and bathroom design receive copious attention, as do pools and spas, home theaters and outdoor spaces. This holistic approach to luxury custom homes culminates in extraordinarily detailed residences that are consistently published in prominent magazines - Architectural Digest, Better Homes and Gardens, Trends International, Residential Architect and Great American Kitchens, to name a few. More...
