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Rodeo Renderings
Snyder Diamond~DESIGN ON TAP
A write-up Snyder Diamond did on Studio William Hefner and some questions I answered.
When we think of beautiful outdoor spaces that exemplify Southern California living, architect William Hefner immediately comes to mind. A longtime Snyder Diamond client, William kindly shared a few ideas with us on how to create a similar look and feel in your own garden. The architect recently set up a second office in Montecito, where he and his wife, designer Kazuko Hoshino, also have a weekend home. While actively engaged in numerous L.A. projects, he notes that Montecito clients bring fresh opportunities. “Our projects in Montecito tend to be on larger plots of land, hence a chance for wonderful landscape architecture. Single story homes are popular and can be extendable through outdoor living spaces.” Read on and peruse the images—we think you’ll find plenty of inspiration.
Mandeville Canyon
The Process…
Inspiration on My Office Floor
You can never have too much inspiration and these are just a few of the people, places and things that stimulate my creative process. ~William Hefner
Rendering A Vision
Imagine, it wasn’t that long ago, a client would come to you with a vision of their dream home and it was our job as architects to build their dream through sketches in the hope that our vision was true to theirs. Flash forward to 2016 and now more than ever technological advances have made these sketches of our clients dream homes almost obsolete. Drawings will always be an important part of our creative process however, computer renderings are the future. Virtual renderings allow us to accurately capture what the client sees in their minds eye. It’s a new relationship between an architect and their client, a more refined one.
Thos. Moser
Designed by Fahmida Lam during her residency at Thos. Moser in Auburn, Maine, the chair incorporates the joinery, craftsmanship and experience of the Thos. Moser team with Ms. Lam’s progressive aesthetic. Leveraging the strength and beauty of hand-finished American hardwoods such as cherry and walnut, the chair cuts a fresh, airy profile that naturally complements any thoughtful and clean aesthetic.
Infinity Console
The Infinity Console, designed by my wife Kazuko Hoshino was created to provide contrast between the traditional detailing and woodwork throughout a client’s home. This piece is great if you are looking to add contemporary furniture to a home with traditional style.
Studio William Hefner 