South Bay

Taking the Plunge
Original art makes the house look great—but it’s oh so easy to get hooked along the way
Breaking New Ground
With smart planning, attention to detail, and patience, Eichlers show they can be rebuilt with their original flair
Space to Grow
Mid-century modern homes continue to make it easy for kids to run free, enjoy nature and dream
Grudge City
Northern versus Southern California—an age-old tug-of-war tradition that evokes the Hatfields and McCoys
Research Trumps Rumor
Why it matters that Steve Jobs' 'likeler' is no Eichler
Two with a View
Often misunderstood, Eichler’s original two-story homes are a rare breed that startle some, but surely please their owners
Textile Artists Get Personal
Eight designers use fabric to explore their own issues for San Jose exhibit
Doors to Adore
The perfect door for the modern home is simple, tasteful—and fun
What a Place for a Party!
Clever lighting, cocktails and that ‘hole in your house’ kick off holiday revelry
Living the Atrium Life
From yoga studio to party den to concert hall— the Eichler home hosts them all at center court
Modern Preservation: Streetscape Smarts
How California's mid-century modern tracts are safeguarding their unique architectural character
Sunny Days at Rancho Verde - Sunnyvale
Eichler owners of Rancho Verde come together to protect and celebrate their neighborhood
The Storybook Eichlers of Primewood - Sunnyvale
Tight-knit families and a picturesque air bring new life to Sunnyvale's 35-home Primewood development
Family-First Fairhaven - San Jose
Newcomers to the tiny, obscure San Jose Eichler neighborhood aren't just welcomed—they're adopted
Eichler Crazy in Fairglen - San Jose
Fairglen is Eichler crazy—but its 'neighborliness' is even more infectious, making it a great place to live
Buried Treasures: Unearthing Time Capsules
Mysterious time capsules—returning from deep sleep to evoke the 'now' for future generations
Historic Quest: Eichlers in the National Register
At last—Eichlers get their place in history, reach the National Register of Historic Places
Eichler Subdivisions: Eichler's Early Years: 1951-'52
Award-winning experiments of design innovation—touring Eichler's early California subdivisions
Eichler's Early Years: 1949-'50 The First Subdivisions
Return to the original manors and gardens that embellished the great Eichler home prototype