Robert Nebolon Architects

Awards and Publications

design awards

2021 San Francisco Bay Area American Institute of Architects (AIA) Design Award; Marin County Tiny House

2016 Sunset Magazine Idea House Download the pdf

2015 HGTV.com National Overall Design Award Winner "Fresh Faces of Design" for design excellence. Click here for the HGTV announcement.

2008 Grand Award for Sustainable Architectural Design, 2008 CMACN/AIA-California Council Design Awards. Hermosa Beach House

1996 Berkeley Architectural Heritage Assoc. (BAHA) Design Award for the Oxford Center, Berkeley, San Francisco Bay Area, CA Civic Public Institutional Award

1996 Downtown Berkeley Association (DBA) Design Award for the Oxford Center. Civic Public Institutional Award

1997 BAHA Design Award For Thomas Block Storefront Restoration, Center Street Civic Public Institutional Award

GUEST PANELIST OR DESIGN AWARDS JURIES

1. Voting Delegate in the AIA National Annual Business Meeting for AIA National leadership positions--representing the San Francisco AIA chapter; Years: 2022, and 2023;
2. Guest Panelist for "Mastering Movement: How Earthquake-ready Architecture offers Solutions to Seismic Activity"--an Architectural Record Webinar; sponsored also by Construction Specialites. Discussion about architectural solutions to seisimic movement. Date: Dec 1, 2021
3. Guest Panelist for College of Marin "Built Academy"; College of Marin, Marin County, California; A presentation to High School Seniors interested in Architecture and Construction Date: June 21, 2023.
4. Awards committee juror for "Excellence in Design and Construction Awards"; sponsored by North Bay Business Journal, Marin/Sonoma County, California. Date: November 15, 2023
5. Awards committee juror for the "HGTV Face of Design" awards Date: June 2016
6. Guest Panelist for Green West Expo 2008, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California: Subject: Green materials and solutions in Building Design and Construction: Date: May 21, 2008


On-line Firm profiles

“Topoi: Key issues and players in the near future: Robert Nebolon Architect” by Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi and Giulia Mura; L’Arca International Magazine of Architecture & Design, Issue # 174/September/October 2023, Italy/Monaco. Click here for article

Architizer Firm Profile for Robert Nebolon Architects_San Francisco Residential Architect

Marin Builders Association Firm Profile Robert Nebolon Architects: A Civic public professional institution in Marin Co.

AIA San Francisco Firm Profile Robert Nebolon Architect (by Architizer)

AIA San Francisco 2021 Design Awards Recipient Robert Nebolon Architects Residential Architect

CSI/TheConstruction Specifier: AIA San Francisco 2021 Design Award Recipients Robert Nebolon Architects residential design

One Kind Design: Burlingame & San Francisco  Eicher Mid Century Modern House remodeling by Robert Nebolon Architects

Marin Magazine: Marin County readers have spoken: Robert Nebolon Architects voted "Best Architect in the Bay Area of 2021".

bibliography

“Architect Robert Nebolon: Keeping it in Context,” by Stephanie Cartozian; Peninsula Palos Verdes Magazine; Volume XXVIII, Issue 2, August 2023. Click here for the article #criticalregionalism

“Topoi: Key issues and players in the near future: Robert Nebolon Architect” by Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi and Giulia Mura; L’Arca International Magazine of Architecture & Design, Issue # 174/September/October 2023, Italy/Monaco. Click here for article Article about institutional and civic work at the California Jazz Conservatory and other works. #criticalregionalism

“Architecture Here and Now; Blending Culture and Civilization”; by Albert Ramis; Introduction by Robert Nebolon; published by BOOQ Publishing, released 2022; ISBN: 978-849936-688-3 #criticalregionalism

“150 Best Tiny Interior Ideas”; by Francesc Zamora Mola; Introduction by Robert Nebolon; published by Harper Design/Harper Collins Publishers, released 2021; ISBN: 978-0–6-313891-9

"The California Style: Architecture on the Edge in Paradise", by Francesco Zamora Mola, published by booq/Loft, released 2019, ISBN: 978-84-9936-707-1. Introduction by Robert Nebolon; California Architect #criticalregionalism

"San Francisco Architects: Top Bay Area Studios", by Francesco Zamora Mola, published by Booq/Loft, released 2019, ISBN: 978-84-9936-897-9 #criticalregionalism

"Rock the Boat: Boats, Cabins and Homes on the Water", by Alisa Kotmair, published by Gestalten, released 2017; ISBN: 978-3-89955-916-3

"My Cool Houseboat", by Jane Field-Lewis, published by Pavilion Books; released 2015, ISBN: 978-1-909108-86-8 #criticalregionalism

"LEEDing the Way: Domestic Architecture for the Future", by E. Ashley Rooney, published by Shiffer books; released November 2015; ISBN: 978-0764349256

"Built on Water", by Lisa Baker, published by Braun Publishing; released 2014; ISBN: 978-303-768-1787

"Architecture of Low Energy; Vol. 2", by Ifengspace Shanghai, published Phoenix Publishing, released 2012; ISBN: 978-988-16527-5-1

"Architecture of Low Energy: Vol. 1", by Ifengspace Shanghai, published Cepiec Publishing, released 2011, ISBN: 978-7-214-07517-8

"Palifito: de Arquitecturea Vernacula a Contemporanea", by Alejandro Bahamon and Anna Maria Alvarez, published by Parramon Ediciones; released 2009 ISBN: 978-84-342-3361-4 #criticalregionalism

"House Colors", by Susan Hershman, published by Gibbs Smith, released 2007; ISBN: 978-1-58685-690-8

"Houses designed for Families", by Gary Takle, published by Think Publishing, released 2002, ISBN: 978-0-9872656-0-9.

Publications of Specific Projects

2016 Sunset Magazine Idea House, Oakland/Berkeley Hills, CA.

Marin County Tiny House

“150 Best Tiny Interior Ideas”; by Francesc Zamora Mola; Introduction by Robert Nebolon; published by Harper Design/Harper Collins Publishers, released 2021; ISBN: 978-0–6-313891-9 #criticalregionalism

2021 San Francisco American Institute of Architects (AIA) Design Award; Marin County Tiny House

Architizer Profile: Marin County ADU Modern House by Robert Nebolon Architects #criticalregionalism

AIA San Francisco 2021 Design Awards Recipient Robert Nebolon Architects Residential Architect


Camp Krem Infirmary building

Hillsborough Art Gallery & Vaastu Shastra House

Architectural Digest: Silicon Valley Vastu Principles & California modern residential design #criticalregionalism

The California Style: Architecture on the Edge in Paradise by Francesco Zamora Mola #criticalregionalism

"San Francisco Architects: Top Bay Area Studios", by Francesco Zamora Mola, published by Booq/Loft, released 2019, ISBN: 978-84-9936-897-9 #criticalregionalism

“Architecture Here and Now; Blending Culture and Civilization”; by Albert Ramis; Introduction by Robert Nebolon; published by BOOQ Publishing, released 2022; ISBN: 978-849936-688-3 #criticalregionalism

Sunset Magazine: 5 Wild Homes by Robert Nebolon Architects: Vastu Shastra Modern House #criticalregionalism

"San Francisco Architects: Top Bay Area Studios", by Francesco Zamora Mola, published by Booq/Loft, released 2019, ISBN: 978-84-9936-897-9 #criticalregionalism

Minimal Select Profile: San Francisco Hillsborough Vaastu Shastra House by Robert Nebolon Architects #criticalregionalism



Modern Home, Knoxville, TN

American Institute of Architects (AIA): Modern houses with James Hardie siding featuring Knoxville Modern House by Robert Nebolon Architects

Houseplans.com: Building a Mid-Century Modern House in Knoxville Tennessee

HGTV’s Video Home Tour with the Architect: Watch the video.

Curbed: Modern High End Tennessee Mid Century Modern Eichler design by Robert Nebolon Architects

Knoxville Modern Blog by the Owner about the construction of the home

Houzz.com Article: sModern Home Design for Anywhere!!

City View Magazine: "Palamino" Modern House by Robert Nebolon Architects

Curbed House Calls:  Robert Nebolon Architects design Eichler Mid Century Modern House in Knoxville Tennessee

Houseplan article by Daniel Gregory; California Modern Mid Century Modern House in Knoxville Tennessee 

California Modern House in Tennessee  by Robert Nebolon Architects: article by Dan Gregory, Phd.


San Francisco Floating House

"San Francisco Architects: Top Bay Area Studios", by Francesco Zamora Mola, published by Booq/Loft, released 2019, ISBN: 978-84-9936-897-9

New York Times: House Boat of their Dreams by Sarah Amelar;  May 13, 2013 Link directly to the New York Times website

New York Times: House Boat of their Dreams by Sarah Amelar, May 13, 2013 Download the New York Times article pdf.

Sunset Magazine: 5 Wild Homes by Robert Nebolon Architects: San Francisco Floating House #criticalregionalism

Sunset Magazine: A Dock Called Home; San Francisco Floating House by Robert Nebolon Architects

New York Times Article: Dream House

Business Insider: San Francisco Floating House on Mission Creek. International edition #criticalregionalism

Dwell Magazine: Like a Loft on Water; Floating modern House by Robert Nebolon Architects

California Home+Design, Fall issue 2013

HGTV Tiny Modern Floating House in San Francisco by Robert Nebolon Architects #criticalregionalism

18h39m Design Magazine (France): "Une maison flottante au design industriel dans la baie de San Francisco" #criticalregionalism

Published in "LEEDing the Way: Domestic Architecture for the Future", by E. Ashley Rooney, published by Shiffer books; released November 2015; ISBN: 9780764349256.

Architecture Arts & Design: Amazing contemporary floating house design in San Francisco by Robert Nebolon Architects

"Dock of the Bay": Today's Living Magazine (Hong Kong/Southeast Asia/Australia) , December issue 2013; an article introducing the Floating House to Asia and Australia. (Download article)

"Beautiful Bathrooms": HomeStyle Magazine (New Zealand), August issue 2013; an article featuring the Master Bathroom. (Download article)

Huffington Post Floating House and video

Contemporist Magazine Nebolon Floating house Kitchen

Busy Boo Magazine Floating House

Decoist Home Magazine Floating House

TheThreeBestRated.com Three Best Rated Architects in Berkeley; Nebolon Architects

Haute Residence Magazine Floating House

Whimsical Home and Garden Magazine Floating House

Architizer profile about the house boat and Robert Nebolon Architects

Video of the House Boat Launch

Houzz feature of San Francisco California Coastal Floating House

San Francisco Bay Area Floating House by Robert Nebolon Architects

Haute Residence Article:  San Francisco & Bay Area Modern Waterfront floating House by Robert Nebolon Architects

Minimal Select Profile:  Bay Area San Francisco Floating House by Robert Nebolon Architects

Architizer Profile:  Bay Area & San Francisco Floating House by Robert Nebolon Architects

Blessthisstuff blog profile:  San Francisco Bay Area Modern Floating House by Robert Nebolon Architects

France: High Tech San Francisco California Coastal Bathroom in Floating House by Robert Nebolon Architects

Brazil:  California Coastal Bathroom Design by Robert Nebolon Architects in San Francisco

California Coastal Modern Bathroom Design in San Francisco Bay Area by Robert Nebolon Architects

California Coastal Modern floating house in San Francisco Bay Area by Robert Nebolon Architects

Bob Vila Presents:   Floating Houses; San Francisco California Coastal Modern floating House by Robert Nebolon Architects

Dwell Magazine:  San Francisco Bay Area California Coastal Modern Floating House by Robert Nebolon Architects



Hermosa Beach House

2008 Grand Award for Sustainable Architectural Design, 2008 CMACN/AIA-California Council Design Awards. Hermosa Beach House

The California Style: Architecture on the Edge in Paradise by Francesco Zamora Mola #criticalregionalism

Sunset Magazine 5 Wild Homes by Robert Nebolon Architects

Published in "LEEDing the Way: Domestic Architecture for the Future", by E. Ashley Rooney, published by Shiffer books; released November 2015; ISBN: 9780764349256.

Published in "Steel Design" Acelor Mittal Fall Issue 2013 #criticalregionalism

Published in "Green: Architecture of Low Energy Use" ISBN 978-7-214-07517-8 (edited/published in China/Japan; distributed internationally) #criticalregionalism

GreenSource Magazine; Special "Green" Residential; January 2009 (Download article)

Grand Award for Sustainable Design "Green" for the 2008CMAC/AIA-California Council Design Awards. (Download article)

Los Angeles Times, "Pardon Our Dust" Sunday Real Estate Section, print edition, January 13, 2008. (Download article) #criticalregionalism

University Research Paper Hermosa Beach House by Robert Nebolon Architects

Beach Cities Home tour: Hermosa Beach House by Robert Nebolon Architects

Architizer Profile:  Hermosa Beach California Coastal Modern House by Robert Nebolon Architects

Los Angeles Times:  "Beachy Redo"; Hermosa Beach California Modern House by Robert Nebolon Architects; article by Kathy Price-Robinson

HGTV profile:  Hermosa Beach California Coastal Modern House by Robert Nebolon Architects #criticalregionalism











Terrace House

Published in "Architecture of Low Energy" by Phoenix Publishing Limited; 2012 ISBN 978-988-16527-5-1.(edited/published in China/Japan; distributed internationally) (Download Article)

Point Richmond House

Broadway Terrace House

Diablo Valley Magazine: Solace & Serenity: a Bay Area high end residential house design by Robert Nebolon Architects

Published in "Architecture of Low Energy" by Phoenix Publishing Limited; 2012 ISBN 978-988-16527-5-1.(edited/published in China/Japan; distributed internationally) (Download Article)

Published in "Houses designed for Families" by Think Publishing; 2012 ISBN 978-0-9872656-0-9 (edited/published in Australia; distributed internationally) (Download article)

Small Firms-Great Projects Magazine, October 2007; page 82-83; joint publication by the San Francisco Magazine and the San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Design for Living Magazine, Fall 2007 issue, Diablo Publications, pages 76-81 (Download article)

"House Colors: Exterior color by style of architecture" by Susan Hershman; 2007, House #125, ISBN 978-1-58685-690-8

"Ultimate Guide to Kitchens"; Publisher: Creative Homeowner; fourth edition, 2007; page 246

Interview with Robert Nebolon, Architect of the Broadway Terrace Modern House

House Profile: Modern San Francisco Bay Area Modern House by Robert Nebolon Architects



Brookside House

"San Francisco Architects: Top Bay Area Studios", by Francesco Zamora Mola, published by Booq/Loft, released 2019, ISBN: 978-84-9936-897-9

Sunset Magazine 5 Wild Homes by Robert Nebolon Architects

Small Firms-Great Projects Magazine, October 2007; page 82-83; joint publication by the San Francisco Magazine and the San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (SFAIA)

Houzz Profile: Bay Area San Francisco Modern House by Robert Nebolon Architects







Golden Gate House

Ridgeback House

Architizer Profile:  San Francisco California Modern House by Robert Nebolon Architects





Buena Vista House

Sunset Magazine, January 2004 issue "Naturally Luminous", page 91







Via Centro Restaurant

San Francisco Magazine, November issue, 2000







Ocean View House

Custom Home Magazine, March/April 1995

Oakland Times, Article "Up from the Ashes", April 10, 1998







Berkeley Kitchen

Sunset Magazine- February '97 "Cabinet Appointments", p. 1, Download Article

Sunset "Ideas for Great Kitchens" book, January 1999, p. 52







Mill Valley Marin County Addition

Sunset Magazine, February 1997, p. 98 Download Article:

Sunset "Ideas for Great Kitchens" book, January 1999, p. Download Article:

American Homestyle & Gardening Magazine , June/July, 1997, p. 58

American Homestyle & Gardening Magazine, Summer 1998, p. 16-18

American Homestyle & Gardening Magazine, Jan. 1999 issue, p. 44,

The Bathroom Idea Book" by Andrew Wormer, p. 112.







Piedmont Kitchen, Piedmont California

American Homestyle & Garden Kitchen and Bath Planner, Fall 1994, p. 62-64 Download article

American Homestyle Premier Issue, November 1993, p. 78-81 Download Article