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Faith Project Spring Solstice Celebration
Spring is a time to celebrate anywhere, but especially at the site of the Yucca Valley Faith Project. The home’s inspiration is the Yucca moth, which emerges from its cocoon in the spring. This year…
Kitchen And Bath Design Trends in California Architecture Projects
With all of our discussions about design trends, we have to include what is often the most important room in the home. So today we will discuss kitchen and bath design trends for California architec…
Dean Larkin Design Top Design Innovations at KBIS 2023
Dean Larkin and his team recently visited KBIS, the 2023 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show® (KBIS), which was held in Las Vegas. Dean attended and participated in the “Hard Hat Media Tour,” allowing hi…
Design Trends in California Architecture Projects
Trends come and go and California has always been a trendsetter, in architecture and interior design. As architectural designers we see all of the changes in style and taste. Today we will explore w…
Materials and Mixed Metal Finishes in California Design
People’s taste in finishes for home projects is continuously evolving. A few years ago, finishes in a single project were all one material. Now we are seeing a huge use of mixed metals for finishes…
Features of Contemporary Architecture
Contemporary architecture is a style of architecture which began in the mid-20th century and is characterized by simple shapes, bold colors and open spaces. Below we discuss some of the common featu…
Architectural Design Styles
The Dean Larkin Design team has a great deal of experience with both historical and modern or contemporary architectural design and the designs created utilize features that make the best use of the…
What is the Difference Between Modern and Contemporary Architecture Design?
The terms modern architecture design and contemporary architecture design are often used interchangeably. However, the two terms do have different meanings. Below we discuss the difference between m…
Ways Architects Use Light
The general public rarely considers how lighting impacts the way they feel in a space. Architects, however, are well aware of the importance of light and how its presence can significantly impact th…