A large, Victorian-style house with multiple gabled roofs, brick and stucco exterior, surrounded by trees and plants, under a clear blue sky.

Rosalind House

San Marino, CA

6,300 sf

Completed 2025

Photographed by Arturo + Lauren

Along the tree-lined streets of San Marino, where established estates sit quietly behind mature landscaping, this Tudor residence stands with renewed clarity and confidence.

The original home possessed strong architectural bones, steeply pitched gables, articulated brick chimneys, and layered façades characteristic of traditional Tudor estates. Over time, however, its definition had softened.

Our approach was not reinvention, but restoration through precision.

Aerial view of a large house surrounded by trees with a swimming pool and tennis court in the backyard.

A large, modern house with a swimming pool in the backyard on a sunny day, featuring multiple windows, brick and stucco exterior, and surrounded by trees.

Luxury two-story house with a swimming pool in the foreground, brick and stucco exterior, multiple windows, and a covered patio area

Architectural & Interior Design for the Master Suite, Kitchen, Dining, Living Room, & Guest House

The exterior was carefully refined with new stucco applications, improved proportions, and enhanced elevation detailing. Brickwork was thoughtfully integrated to reinforce depth and rhythm. Rooflines were clarified. The massing was strengthened. Rather than modernize the architecture, we allowed the Tudor language to regain its integrity.

The result is grounded and timeless, an estate that feels authentic, enduring, and appropriately scaled to its setting.

Interior view of a grand staircase with wooden steps and black metal railing in a bright, elegant home. A modern light fixture hangs from the ceiling. In the corner, a dog is lying on a plaid mat next to a chair with a cushion and a small side table with a potted plant.

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Bright kitchen with cream cabinetry, a marble countertop, a gas stove with brass knobs, a dining area with a round table, white chairs, a large plant, and a flower arrangement in a black vase in front of windows with sheer curtains.

Bright living room with beige couches and multicolored pillows, a dark piano near windows, an open magazine on a small table, and built-in shelves with decorative items, framed photos, and books, with large windows allowing natural light.

A bright kitchen with white cabinets, a white marble island with a brown wooden base, and gold hardware. There are three glass pendant lights hanging above the island. The kitchen has a gold faucet, a blue and gold stove, and built-in ovens. There is a window with a flower in a pot and a vase of white and purple flowers on the island.

The kitchen balances traditional cabinetry with warm brass fixtures and neutral finishes, timeless rather than trend-driven. Every material was selected for longevity. Every detail is considered for restraint.

The interior does not announce itself loudly. It feels composed, settled, and enduring.

Bright bathroom with a bathtub near a wall of windows, marble floors, and white cabinetry with gold knobs, adjacent to a glass-enclosed shower.

Interior staircase with wood and black metal railing, white paneled wall, and a wall-mounted gold and white light fixture.

Dining room with a round wooden table, four blue upholstered chairs, a vase with pink flowers, three large windows, white walls, and a modern pendant light.

Beyond the primary residence, the estate unfolds as a cohesive architectural composition. A swimming pool, tennis court, and guest house are integrated within the landscape, maintaining alignment with the Tudor character of the main home.

A newly constructed ADU introduces a complementary contrast.

Where the primary residence expresses formal tradition, the ADU offers a lighter, more relaxed atmosphere. White oak cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and an open kitchen-living plan create a casual, airy retreat within the estate grounds. The design carries a subtle coastal sensibility, inviting, warm, and filled with natural light.

This duality adds dimension to the project while supporting contemporary multi-generational living.

Interior view of a home staircase with white walls, black metal railing, wooden handrail, and wood steps, with a chair, pillow, side table, and modern hanging light fixtures.

JH2’s Interior Design Philosphy

The interior renovation was comprehensive. The home was taken down to its structural core and fully reimagined.

Spaces were re-proportioned and circulation thoughtfully reorganized to create flow and balance. Light became a primary design element, filtered, softened, and framed through intentional architectural detailing.

Rich wood paneling and custom millwork introduce warmth and permanence throughout the home. The staircase, detailed with slender metal balusters, adds refinement without disrupting the classical narrative. Natural marble and stone anchor the bathrooms and key living spaces in material authenticity.