C&C Partners
Design Build

Describe the featured project.

When our client discovered the Villa Boréale project by CARGO Architecture, she connected with its warm, minimalist aesthetic and envisioned something similar for her 4,100-square-foot family home. Nestled in Culver City—known for a mix of sleek, modern builds and traditional Spanish-style homes—the idea of a Scandinavian-inspired house felt like a refreshing departure from the norm. We aimed to design this home to balance the distinctiveness without feeling out of place.

Scandinavian design is rooted in clean lines, uncluttered spaces and expansive glass that blurs the line between indoors and out. Natural wood elements and muted, earthy tones add warmth without excess. As busy working parents of two young children, our clients were drawn to the simplicity and functionality of the design. Every corner of the home serves a purpose, thoughtfully planned to support daily life with ease. Soaring ceilings and extreme roof pitches elevate the living spaces, flooding them with light and a sense of calm expansiveness. 

Built by Precise Home Builders, this single-family dwelling consists of a two-car garage, maid’s room, powder bath, and open great room and kitchen combination with sliding doors at the rear and sliding windows on the kitchen counter. Upstairs is a vestibule overlooking the great room, leading to two bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom, a laundry room and a primary suite with wet room and walk-in closet.

The original single-family dwelling is now a fully equipped ADU. Because the original structure was at the very back of the lot, demolition was limited to the driveway and an expansive garden. The result is a harmonious pair of old and new, with both structures complementing each other while offering distinct purposes.

How do you guide clients who aren’t sure what they want?

We listen closely to understand their lifestyle, preferences and biggest wants. Then we use inspirational images and past projects to explore possibilities. When ideas conflict with the space, we explain the “why” and offer thoughtful alternatives. It’s a collaborative process that typically ends in unity. 

Tell us about your team.

C&C Partners Design Build is your custom home concierge. We are an elevated one-stop shop. Founded in 1987 by brothers Patrick Cunningham and Michael Cunningham, the 18-person in-house team includes Patrick’s daughter Brieanna Cunningham, associate AIA, and Michael’s son Liam Cunningham, assistant construction manager.

Team photographed by Yuki Kodo; Project photographed by Shane O’Donnell