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
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.
Sunset Magazine: 2016 Sunset Magazine Idea House by Robert Nebolon Architects
Sunset Magazine: 5 Wild Homes by Robert Nebolon Architects:2016 Sunset Magazine Idea House
Western Windows Systems: 2016 Sunset Idea House by Robert Nebolon Architects uses Western Windows
Emily Martin's Fashionista blog about her tour of the Idea House
7x7 Design Magazine Dream House
ThreeBestRated.com: the Three best rated Architects in Berkeley; Robert Nebolon Architects
Feeney Guardrail Article Sunset Magazine Idea House
Grubb&Co Sunset Magazine Idea House
SF Curbed Sunset Magazine Idea House
Sunset Magazine Idea House designed by award-winning Robert Nebolon Architects
Sunset Magazine Video: Sunset Magazine Idea Modern House by Robert Nebolon Architects
Hardie Siding Video: Sunset Magazine Idea San Francisco Modern House with Award-winning Robert Nebolon Architect
Curbed San Francisco: Sunset Magazine Idea House by Robert Nebolon Architects
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
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
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.
"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
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
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
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)
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
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
San Francisco Chronicle Article about the Pt. Richmond House by Robert Nebolon Architects
Curbed Article about Marshawn Lynch in Pt. Richmond home designed by Robert Nebolon Architects
Sunset Magazine 5 Wild Homes by Robert Nebolon Architects
Curbed Article about Marshawn Lynch House as best NFL House designed by Nebolon Architects
Video tour of the Point Richmond Home by Robert Nebolon Architects
Published in "Houses designed for Families" by Think Publishing; 2012 ISBN 978-0-9872656-0-9 (edited/published in Australia; distributed internationally) (Download article)
Published in "Palafito" Contemporary houses built over water; ISBN 978-84-342-3361-4 (edited/published in Spain; distributed internationally)
Architizer Profile: Modern House on stilts over San Francisco Bay by Robert Nebolon Architects
Stunning California Coastal Modern by Robert Nebolon Architects San Francisco Bay Area
Broadway 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)
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