Custom Residential Architects Network

Coastal CRAN

The Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN®) Knowledge Community develops knowledge and information to benefit architects who are engaged in, or who are interested in learning more about, custom residential practice. CRAN® presents information and facilitates the exchange of knowledge and expertise to promote the professional development of its members via discussion forums, national symposia and conventions, publications, and local activities.

Coastal CRAN is focused on the unique aspects of our Southern California coastal cities.

Why CRAN?

A network

Residential architects who want to help each other.

The right fit

Not every project is suitable for every architect & not every architect is suitable for every project.

A coastal focus

Sharing resources and experiences to better the built environment in our coastal cities and the architecture profession.

Design awards

Living on The Edge

Our Coastal Residential Design Awards, celebrating exceptional residential architecture in our coastal cities.

2026 DESIGN AWARDS

01 / 10 HT Residence — Honor Award & COTE · Laney LA

02 / 10 Bayview — Honor Award · Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects

03 / 10 Navy Street — Honor Award · Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects

04 / 10 Tree House — Merit Award · KAA Design

05 / 10 Eucalyptus Hill — Citation Award for Outdoor Space · EPT Design

06 / 10 First Street — Citation Award · KAA Design

07 / 10 Oasis — Citation Award, ADU · MINARC

08 / 10 WK Residence — Honor Award, Detail · Laney LA

09 / 10 Creekside Residence — Merit Award, Detail · KAA Design

10 / 10 Terra Firma — Citation Award, Detail · Laney LA

OUR PROGRAMMING

Coastal CRAN Presents

Coastal CRAN hosts the Coastal CRAN Presents conversation series: case studies, panels, and conversations with the people shaping coastal residential design. Upcoming programs are listed below.