California Homes: Studio William Hefner

Description

This monograph features seven exquisite residential projects created by master architect William Hefner. Although varied in style, the work is marked by a quest for timeless elegance, an appreciation of the craft of buildings and the use of natural materials. Rooted in the philosophy of the integration of architecture, interior design and landscaping, William Hefner is known for exterior spaces that are distinct and crafted with rich materials, complex in detail and comfortable to inhabit. The interiors work in pleasing harmony with the architecture and remain in character with the natural surroundings. Relaxed yet cosmopolitan design reflects the simple elegance that defines the clean lined custom sensibility. Readers will enjoy an intimate look at spectacular residences including a classic Beverly Hills estate to a Cliffside retreat overlooking the Pacific.

William Hefner's passion lies in residential architecture; his expertise encompasses a vast array of styles from the highly contemporary to the deeply historic. Through this crossover he has realised that each style has benefitted from knowledge of the other - modern houses are richer in materials, more complex in their details, and thusly more comfortable to its inhabitants; historic projects are less fussy, more tailored, resulting in spaces better suited to the needs and tendencies of contemporary life. William's expertise in architecture and deep appreciation for interior design and landscape often culminates in the three merging seamlessly - environments emerge which embrace outdoor views animated by an ever-shifting play of natural light; the rooms connect organically to the furnishings within them. By combining these three disciplines within his firm, he is able to ensure that each distinct design concept integrates with one another and that the vision of the homeowner is expressed in every aspect of the work. William earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History in 1977 from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, which included a year of study in Greece. He went on to receive a Master's of Architecture from UCLA, during the influential Charles Moore's tenure.