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David Duncan Livingston: Behind the Scenes Magazine of Interior and Architectural Photography
Architecture
Tiburon Perch
The talented team of Sutton Suzuki architect, Anna Kondolf lighting designer, Cynthia Wright interior designer came together in this new construction home atop Tiburon with it’s 280 degree views. The home was a complex project with all elements needing to be specifically placed in the poured concrete and post-tension structure. Photographed over stages, it was [...]
St. Helena Barn Raiser
San Francscio architects, Butler Arsmden, took advantage of a deep lot and mature tree in the midst of old town St Helena. The new home with it’s soaring roof line and contemplative pool now gives a new spin to the quaint town. Shortly after this home was finished the town redrew the guidelines for new [...]
Kona Meets Kyoto
Stephen Ewing a principal of the Big Island firm De Reus Architects designed this pavilion style home blending east and west. Starting the photo shoot at a pre-dawn hour the dramatic lighting created a Shoji feeling within the home. The shooting day was split with a long break in mid day. Take-away: Eighteen photos in [...]
Architect Andrew Skurman
Andrew Skurman carefully proportioned this pre-war town home with his repertory of classic details. By adding elegant arches to the home, a peaceful repetition quietly defines the space. Jeffry Weisman and Andrew Fisher, of Fisher Weisman, brought in a calming palette and a wonderful modern mix of furnishings.
A Modern Cabin in Sun Valley, Idaho
Mario Aiello, a principal with the Dahlin Group, created this contemporary mountain home playing with simple vernacular forms that give way to lofty spaces. A restrained palette of materials and hidden details inside give a fresh urban feeling while keeping a good neighbor exterior.
House of Trust
Along the eastern shore on a lakeside setting this Northern Idaho home sought to be different. The homeowner wanted a large, open and light filled space; they had great views and wanted to show them. The working relationship was different too. Take-away: 22 photos shot during nine hours. Invoice split between three firms. Value added [...]
Menlo Park Classic Custom Home
David Crouch hit the ground running over the past few years creating inviting custom homes around Menlo Park, California. Here, his most recent project shows David’s Australian Federalist inspired home with tasteful detailing and excellent craftsmanship throughout.
Oakland Hills, California Modern
Given a quirky site with great views, Robert Nebolon Architect drew inspiration from the Case Studies Homes in designing this modern perch in Montclair. Layering the spaces to grab views and connect to the outdoors, Robert also sought to bring the snap of daylight into the spaces.
Gardens: Hidden San Francisco
Hidden from the cities great views and behind classic facades are stunning garden moments pressed into compact footprints. Here are two examples shot for the contractor Dijeau Poage Construction. Kate Webster created an updated fire circle and Topher Delaney created a cubist courtyard. Deft use of Photoshop helped both of these projects by removing surrounding [...]