Features

Suburbia in the Sky
San Francisco's Diamond Heights—where there's charm, drama and the most unique Eichlers of all
Swizzles with Sizzle
From the swingin' sixties to your living room bar—sticks of joy that stir it up as a cocktail's best friend
Winning Ways
Studio potter turned retail giant—lifelong San Franciscan Win Ng pioneered abstract ceramics and artful merchandising
Lost in the Dark No More
Shedding light on shortcuts to evaluate systems and installers for home reroofing
Forging Friendships
Palo Alto’s Green Gables—National Register Eichlers savor their rich social scene built on informal traditions
Piece by Piece
Eichler owner Joan Schulze—50 years of superb storytelling in the art of fiber and collage
Visions of the Future
Right or wrong, mid-century predictions about life ahead in the 21st century are now fascinating—and amusing
Unsung Advocates of Mid-Century Modern
Saluting those who strive to preserve our California homes and neighborhoods
It Came from the Backyard
With more ADU dwellings on the way—what lies ahead for the character and livability of mid-century modern neighborhoods?
Caressing Spirit
Pioneering Black modernist Art Smith designed his mid-century jewelry to move with the body—like jazz
Houseful of Halloween
Haunting mid-century traditions continue to inspire—and spook—new generations
That Golden Glow
Seventy years ago today—fast-food king McDonald's put the 'arch' in 'architecture'
Grand Stand in Googletown
Eichlers of Mountain View's Grandmeadow—where 53 houses flourish as homes with a little help from friends
Hot Dog Express
When Oscar Mayer's awe-inspiring Wienermobile took mid-century America on the ride of their lives
Styled with a Smile
Inspired Lisa Congdon spreads joy in the Alexander Girard tradition with art vibrant and bold
Rise of the Mini-split
Why is ductless HVAC so popular—and how does it fit into today's Eichler way of living?
House of Many Colors
Drawing earthy inspiration and seamless indoor-outdoor flow from Eichler's original paint palette
Eichlers of Shangri-La
Marin's Strawberry Point—where cherished friendships rival spectacular waterfront views
Hands of Time
Gifted East Bay clockmaker's joyful, heartfelt timepieces tell intimate tales as well as time
Winner's Circle
Falling for houses in the round—offbeat living outside the 'box'