Features

Thrills to No End
With its mix of fresh, over-the-top rides and perennial crowd-pleasers, homey Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk continues to amaze
It Starts with a Spark
How psychologists of the 1950s probed the minds and creative core of Eichler Homes' two chief architects
Latest Flames
10 ways to warm up to the outdoor fireplace for cozy nights with a burning glow
Harmony in the Hills
Oakland Eichlers’ historic charm inspiration for us all
Splash!
America's recreational oasis—the swimming pool comes of age in mid-century California
Neighbors Seek to Reconnect
Community-building efforts get underway for the Fairgrove Eichlers of Cupertino
Forging Friendships
Palo Alto’s Green Gables—National Register Eichlers savor their rich social scene built on informal traditions
Eichler Victory in Sacramento!
Neighborhood of 60 homes gains crucial local historic status thru low-key strategy
First Impressions, Simple Statements
Renewing garage and entry doors with neighborly good looks and in line with the modern streetscape aesthetic
Something in the Air
How the Eichlers of San Jose transformed an impromptu art-filled happening into the ambitious Fairglen Art Festival
This Eichler Fit the Family
Unique custom design in the Oakland Hills reflects owners’ personalities—and dreams
Something in the Air
How the Eichlers of San Jose transformed an impromptu art-filled happening into the ambitious Fairglen Art Festival
First and Foremost
In the beginning…these were the earliest modern tracts ever built in the United States
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
Fielder's Choice
When San Francisco Giants great Willie Mays ran into the 'color barrier'—then turned to Eichler for a stylish new home
Artistry of an Eichler Home
How light, lines, planes and sightlines provide aesthetic and sensual pleasure
Sophisticats
How the feline form in the mid-century evoked a cool yet spiritual persona with an aura of mystery
Oh, the Pain from the Rain!
Quickly zeroing in on roof-leak detection and repair replaces stress with resolution
Bay Area Reimagined
Stunning modern designs put a new face on the world we live in