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Located on the ridge of Santa Cruz Mountain Range on the San Francisco Peninsula, this contemporary home features spectacular views towards Butano Ridge, the Pacific Ocean and acres of protected open space. But is is also subject to some of the most severe climate conditions in San Mateo County. Severe wind gusts, torrential rains andRead more

Landscape renovations of this 1930’s era home took place concurrent with the installation of a full basement beneath the existing home.  The style and theme of the landscape elements were selected to reflect the details and quality of the existing house.  Landscape improvements include a privacy wall with an integrated spa and fountain, a swimmingRead more

The homeowners were seeking an outdoor entertainment area that could be used by their large extended family for cooking, dining and relaxing. They were also very concerned with how the potential shade structure would impact the house’s rear facade and therefore were seeking a design that would sensitively blend with and compliment the building. TheRead more

Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group worked hand in hand with architect Brian Peters in the development of the house floor plan and siting of the house to maximize aesthetic and functional potentials.  Relationships between indoor rooms and outdoor spaces were strategized in order to provide the best possible views from within the house.  These viewsRead more

Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group developed the site plan of this unique equestrian property, assisting in the placement of the new home, barn, and cabaña. Design amenities include a new pool and spa, patios, guest house gardens, a riding ring and pastures while conforming to state fire access codes and the town’s restrictive impermeable surfaceRead more

This home and site underwent a major renovation. New site structures were designed to blend with and complement the new architectural character of the home.

A new home and garden on this 1.5 acre site included the direct involvement of Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group from the initial concept stages of design. The resulting design of the house provides for unique and interesting exterior spaces of varying scales and maximum access from house to yard. The Owner’s need for anRead more

Site planning for this property occurred simultaneously with the design of the home in order to integrate the indoor/outdoor relationship, swimming pool location and siting of other outdoor entertainment areas.

Kikuchi + Kankel has worked with this client over a 20 year span of time: from the initial construction of their family home in 1992 until the most recent renovation in 2012 to accommodate the “empty nest” lifestyle of the homeowners. 2003 saw the addition of a swimming pool and associated arbor/fireplace/patio and outdoor kitchen.Read more