Murphy Ranch
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![Existing mid-century home with exposed roof beams, grey-painted wood siding, and rough stone columns described by the client as resembling monster claws]()
Existing House
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![red portion indicates the minor demolition, blue portion is the addtion, the diagram indicates the transformation of the exiting house to a new modern look]()
Transformation
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![Glass entry volume contrasts with open deck and cantilevered private wing, designed by Yoann Design Make]()
Architecture Design
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![Glass entry volume contrasts with open deck and cantilevered private wing, designed by Yoann Design Make]()
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![Viewpoint terrace with infinity pool capturing sunrise at Murphy Ranch, designed by Yoann Design Make]()
Viewpoint Terrace
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![Interior of existing home with clear-grade wood plank walls and ceilings, featuring a central spiral staircase as the focal point]()
Existing Interior
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![Wood-tone dining room featuring bird-themed chandelier and curated animal-inspired decor, designed by Yoann Design Make]()
Interior Transformation
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![Wood-tone dining room featuring bird-themed chandelier and curated animal-inspired decor, designed by Yoann Design Make]()
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![Grand living room showcasing animal-inspired furniture and playful pop-art accents, designed by Yoann Design Make]()
Interior Design
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![Grand living room showcasing animal-inspired furniture and playful pop-art accents, designed by Yoann Design Make]()
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![First Floor plan]()
First FLoor Plan
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![first floor plan]()
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![second floor plan]()
Second FLoor Plan
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How would you like to wake up in the morning?
The moment you draw back the curtains, sunlight gently spills across your face. The mountain mist begins to lift, slowly unveiling the landscape. This luxury contemporary home, nestled in the Puente Hills, is designed with southeast-facing terraces that capture this magical moment for the owner and their guests.
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A modern mansion that balances two lives: a refined social space for hosting business partners, and a quiet, natureconnected retreat for personal rural living. (with deers, goats, rabbits, chickens, and more....)
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Despite the large lot, the site has a very narrow frontage—and an existing house the client described as a “spider monster.”
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We turned the limitation into an opportunity. The narrow front creates a natural privacy buffer, opening the rear to peaceful views. We crafted a bold, welcoming entrance that gracefully transitions to more intimate spaces—culminating in a private villa wing dedicated to the client’s personal life.
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While most architects would tear down and rebuild, we took a different path. Though the client initially disliked the existing house, we showed how thoughtful design could completely reframe it. By preserving much of the structure, we reduced environmental impact while delivering a refined, cohesive transformation.
Leveraging our background in luxury retail interiors, we also bring commercial-grade resources and global fabricators to our residential work—achieving higher customization at a more reasonable cost.
The client chose to name his home On Cloud Nine—a reflection of his legacy and spirit. In response, we designed and custom-crafted an airy sculptural chandelier that floats across the double-height living room. Positioned just above the second-floor slab, it creates a dreamlike moment where guests on the upper level feel as though they’re walking through the clouds.
