AIA East Bay Home Tours 2024

Explore some of the most stunning homes in Berkeley and Oakland for one day only. Hear directly from the architects about how they designed and built these iconic homes and get inspired by their unique and innovative perspectives.

Our Tour includes...

Radiant Hills House

Architecture Firm: Design Draw Build

Perched in the Oakland Hills, the home’s radiant interior spaces have been designed to take advantage of the home’s orientation to the surrounding trees and views of the Bay. This mid-century modern renovation opens up the kitchen and common spaces to an expansive cedar deck while new additions provide a primary suite and sunken living room for intimate gathering.

Posen Home

Architecturre Firm: Mikiten Architecture

The story of new home is one of transforming the future of a family of four after their 5-year-old daughter’s diagnosis with a degenerative brain disease affecting motor skills.We took cues from Japanese architecture, Mondrian composition, and the hunkered-down horizontal lines of much of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, a favorite of the client.

Marr Ave.

Architecture Firm: Ogle Design & Architecture
Photographer: Patrik Argast

Marr Ave., built in 1951, served as the residence of its original owners for over 60 years. In 2019, the current owners, after an extensive search, acquired the property with a clear vision of what they wanted to create together.

Ultimately, the home offers an ideal setting to appreciate the collaboration between Owner, Builder and Architect as well as take in the breathtaking views of four Bay Area bridges.

Gravett House

Architecture Firm: WA Design
Landscape Architect: David Bigham

The clients purchased the home in 2019 with the idea in mind of a renovation that would finally tie the architecture together. Working together, we established initial design goals to remove walls and introduce an open floor plan more conducive to entertaining. At the same time, we wanted to create private study spaces, and spaces for practicing music and accommodating their visiting children.

Evelyn Avenue

Architecture Firm: Eisenmann Architecture

A couple with two small children needed an addition to their family home. Their California bungalow lacked a comfortable living space, and they decided on a second story for family bedrooms and a lower level extension of the public spaces.

A large portion of the existing house was gutted and reorganized, leaving little untouched. The main level includes an open planned living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room that collectively extends from the front entry to the back of the house. This visually unifies the living spaces and connects them to the front and rear gardens.

This in-person event is a great opportunity to gather ideas for your own home or simply appreciate the beauty of these local residences. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to see some of the best homes in the East Bay!