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Inside A Berkeley Home Where Historic Design Meets Bold Colors

House & Garden  |  November 1, 2026

“I’m sick of living in a white-box house.” That was the brief Dr Maria Raven gave San Francisco interior designer Alison Damonte when reimagining her historic Berkeley… Read more

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A 1915 Willis Polk House in Berkeley Gets Its Soul Back—and Finds a Buyer

Realtor.com  |  October 24, 2026

For most of her life, Dr. Maria Raven lived in starkly modern houses—the white-walled, glass-heavy kind that defines a certain kind of California design. Then a centur… Read more

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This $3 Million Berkeley Home Dating to 1915 Marries Historic Detail With Bold Modern Design

Robb Report  |  October 23, 2026

As San Francisco’s Hobart Building—with its elaborate neoclassical facade clad in terracotta—neared completion in 1914, influential architect Willis Polk was commissio… Read more

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A Historic Willis Polk Estate With a “Soulful” Redesign Asks $3M in Berkeley

Cottages & Gardens  |  October 23, 2026

“I’m sick of living in a white box.” That was the homeowner’s ask for San Francisco designer Alison Damonte when she was tasked with reimagining the interiors of 20 Oa… Read more

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Revived Willis Polk house is a showstopper for $2,995,000

Must Like Fog  |  October 23, 2026

You know a home strikes a chord when it’s garners thousands of views and receives an offer just two weeks after listing. In this case, the designer behind this gracio… Read more

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In Berkeley, California, $3 million for the Willis Polk house is 'opening bid'

Homes.com  |  October 20, 2026

Anna Bellomo knows that if someone were to buy 20 Oak Ridge Road for its nearly $3 million list price in today’s market, it would be the equivalent of pigs flying over… Read more

Mediterranean-style home framed by cypress trees, with a lit entry courtyard and swimming pool.

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This house, built in 1915, has been renovated and converted into a beautiful villa that pays homage to its ancient roots.

ELLE Decor  |  October 7, 2026

Designed by renowned architect Willis Polk, this Berkeley home found a new lease on life thanks to interior designer Alison Damonte. Its owner, Dr. Maria Raven, wanted… Read more

Modern home deck with two black chairs beside floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a blue exterior panel.

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Donald Olsen’s Mid-Century Kip House in Berkeley Hits Market for $1.425 Million

FreeYork  |  September 28, 2026

A modernist gem designed by esteemed architect Donald Olsen is now available for purchase in Berkeley, California. This exceptional example of a mid-century residence … Read more

Open home interior with warm wood cabinetry, a long console table, and a white brick fireplace.

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Donald Olsen’s 1952 Kip House is for sale in Berkeley

The Spaces  |  September 25, 2026

A modernist house designed by Donald Olsen for UC Berkeley physicist Arthur Frederic Kip has come to market in Berkeley, California, listed with District Homes for $1.… Read more

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