Tour the First-Ever VERANDA Virtual Show House 2026

See inside the first-ever VERANDA Virtual Show House, furnished by an all-star cast of Hollywood visionaries.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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In the aftermath of the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires of January 2025, a passionate community of designers and architects has launched New California Classics, an initiative created by the nonprofit Save Iconic Architecture and members of the Design Leadership Network, to help restore the structural soul of the region. To create the first-ever VERANDA Virtual Show House, VERANDA partnered with Hearst Lab company ALL3D to bring to life a traditional Spanish Revival house, then invited five local design luminaries—Mary McDonald, Jaime Rummerfield, Madeline Stuart, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, and Patricia Benner—to conceptualize the interiors and a landscape that would similarly reflect a strong sense of belonging.

Why it matters

The VERANDA Virtual Show House aims to showcase how design can help preserve the architectural heritage of Los Angeles in the wake of devastating wildfires, with the designers drawing inspiration from classic Hollywood films to create spaces that honor the city's cinematic history and community-driven values.

The details

The virtual show house features a Spanish Revival-style exterior designed by architect Eddie Maestri, with interiors and landscaping conceptualized by the five featured designers. Each designer selected a classic Hollywood film to inspire their space, resulting in rooms that blend traditional Spanish Revival elements with modern, cinematic flair. The goal was to create a home that could be built today while still honoring the region's architectural legacy.

  • The VERANDA Virtual Show House launched in February 2026.
  • The New California Classics initiative was created in the aftermath of the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

The players

New California Classics

An initiative created by the nonprofit Save Iconic Architecture and members of the Design Leadership Network to help restore the architectural heritage of Los Angeles in the wake of devastating wildfires.

Eddie Maestri

An architect and interior designer who designed the Spanish Revival-style exterior of the VERANDA Virtual Show House, drawing inspiration from his work on the New California Classics guide.

Mary McDonald

An interior designer who conceptualized the entry, vestibule, and loggia of the VERANDA Virtual Show House, taking inspiration from the film noir classic "Sunset Boulevard."

Jaime Rummerfield

An interior designer and co-founder of Save Iconic Architecture, who designed the kitchen of the VERANDA Virtual Show House with inspiration from the film "Frida."

Madeline Stuart

An interior designer who grew up in the movie industry and conceptualized the living and dining rooms of the VERANDA Virtual Show House, drawing inspiration from the film noir classic "Double Indemnity."

Martyn Lawrence Bullard

An interior designer known for his statement-making glamour, who designed the primary bedroom and bath of the VERANDA Virtual Show House, taking inspiration from the film "A Single Man."

Patricia Benner

A landscape architect who conceived the plans for the outdoor spaces of the VERANDA Virtual Show House, incorporating fire-resistant materials and drawing inspiration from the Golden Age of Hollywood plantings.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The VERANDA Virtual Show House showcases how design can help preserve the architectural heritage of Los Angeles, with the featured designers blending traditional Spanish Revival elements with modern, cinematic flair to create a home that honors the region's history while looking to the future.