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  • Misc
    • Conversation with FLW
    • The Rules of Architecture
    • Palo Alto Homes

PALO ALTO'S MOST DISTINCTIVE HOMES

 Over four days and 184 miles, Derek Knowles bicycled every street in Palo Alto in search of the city’s top 100 hidden architectural gems. Homes were typically selected for their architectural credentials or the quality of the landscaping, though some earned a spot simply through strong personality and a willingness to buck convention. Together, the homes represent a cross-section of Palo Alto - spanning every style, size, era, and budget. 


If you are interested in commenting on the selected homes, please visit the “top100homesofpaloalto” Instagram page (link below).

    MAP OF THE HOMES

     Pins on the map contain links to more exterior and interior views, names of architects and contractors, as well as historical information about each home.


    Orange pins represent the top 100 homes; purple pins represent homes in the top 100 that are over 100 years old; and brown pins represent other historical homes of interest. The numbers indicate geographic order, with 1 in the north and 100 in the south.

    Palo Alto Neighborhoods

     All colored neighborhoods were exhaustively covered by bicycle in the search for the homes, using GPS tracks to ensure that no minor side street or cul-de-sac was left unobserved. Note that Palo Alto extends into the hills to the south; this area was not included. 


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