Photography by: Carlos Jaramillo
SPARCHS Catalog Homes helps California rebuild with confidence through a curated collection of thoughtfully designed, fire-resilient homes. Developed by Harvard Real Estate alumni in collaboration with award-winning architect Stephen Phillips, founder of SPARCHS, the collection combines proven rebuilding expertise with resilient, site-responsive design, informed by two fire-resistant homes currently under construction.
Photography by: Carlos Jaramillo
About Us
The future of rebuilding demands more than replacing what was lost—it calls for homes designed to endure. Born from the lessons of California's devastating wildfires, the SPARCHS Catalog Home Collection reimagines resilient-living through architecture that is beautiful, adaptable, and prepared for the realities of a changing climate.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, each home is conceived as a flexible architectural framework, thoughtfully tailored to its site, climate, and the unique needs of its occupants. Every design integrates fire-resistant strategies, noncombustible materials, passive environmental principles, and high-performance building systems to create lasting protection without compromising architectural quality. While each home is distinct, they are united by a shared philosophy: resilient construction, environmental performance, and timeless design that empowers families to rebuild with confidence.
Explore Site-Adaptable Designs
The Butterfly House
Type A
1000 sqft. 2 bed + 2 bath w/ 500 sqft. garage (JADU)
OR
1500 sqft. 3 bed + 3 bath w/ 500 sqft. garage (JADU)
The Butterfly House reinterprets California’s iconic mid-century butterfly roof, following the natural contours of the site to capture expansive views, natural light, and passive sustainability. The dramatic roofline creates bright, open interiors that connect seamlessly to the surrounding landscape.
At the heart of the home, an open living, dining, and kitchen space brings people together beneath soaring ceilings. Designed for resilience and flexibility, the home features fire-resistant construction, adaptable two- and three-bedroom layouts, and options for a JADU garage conversion or backyard ADU that allows the design to adapt to a variety of lifestyles while providing opportunities for multigenerational living or rental income.
Ridge Valley
Type B
2000 sqft. 2-story, 4 bed + 3.5 bath
500 sqft. detached garage
Ridge Valley reimagines California’s mid-century butterfly and gable roof traditions through a distinctive angular roofline that responds to the surrounding hillsides, capturing natural light, views, and passive sustainability. Exposed wood beams create a dynamic architectural rhythm while shaping bright, open interiors connected to the landscape.
A simple, efficient floor plan balances cost-effective construction with expressive materials, color, and texture. Designed for resilience, Ridge Valley incorporates fire-resistant materials, high-performance systems, and passive ventilation strategies to create a safe, comfortable, and contemporary home rooted in the character of the Altadena foothills.
SB9 House
Type C
Seamlessly buoyant to inspire wonder and safeguard our ecosystem.1,550 sq.ft. 2-story, 2 bed + 2.5 bath w/ 1 bed + 1 bath (JADU)
OR
1,550 sqft. 3 bed + 3.5 bath w/ 1-car garage
OR
1,250 sq.ft. 2-story, 2 bed + 2.5 bath w/ 2 car garage
A customized evolution of the Case Study 2.0 Butterfly House, this 1,550 sq.ft. home features a sculpted butterfly roof that lifts toward mountain views while drawing natural light deep into the interior. Curved window frames, flowing geometric forms, and playful façade details reinterpret mid-century design with a contemporary character that moves beyond the conventional modern box.
The flexible layout combines a 2-bedroom, 2½-bath residence with an integrated 1-bedroom JADU and can be adapted to accommodate a garage or expanded living space. Designed for resilience and efficiency, the home incorporates fire-resistant materials, high-performance systems, and Passive House-inspired strategies, while a generous upper deck and rear courtyard create seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Boulder
Type D
4000 sq.ft 5 bed + 4.5 bath w/ 2 car garage
This 4,000 sq.ft. 5-bedroom custom rebuild reimagines California’s Mid-Century Modern, Arts and Crafts, and Art Deco traditions through a distinctive composition of woven butterfly, ridge, and valley roof forms. Adaptable to a wide range of sites and client needs, the design centers around a dramatic double-height living space that captures natural light, views, and passive cross-ventilation while fostering strong connections between the home and its surrounding landscape.
Warm wood interiors, perforated metal shading elements, and earth-tone colors create a contemporary architectural language rooted in California’s design heritage. Designed for long-term resilience, the home integrates fire-resistant construction, high-performance building systems, and passive environmental strategies to create a safe, sustainable, and enduring home for a new generation.
Photography by: Carlos Jaramillo
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Get in touch with us to learn more about our curated collection of homes. We're here to answer your questions and help you find the design that's right for you.
Address
448 S. Hill Street, Suite1018
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–7pm
Phone
(626) 353-9464
Email
info@sparchs.design