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John Street

Within the hill section of Manhattan Beach lies a Spanish Revival estate that imparts a rich Southern California architectural legacy with a contemporary lifestyle. Our approach was clear and simple, envision an estate that was honest to its context, represents the heart of an immediate family, and also becomes a home for extended family members and friends alike.

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Carmel Valley Estate

When we first visited our client's property, a gently rolling, eight-acre parcel in Carmel Valley, we were inspired by its pastoral beauty.  Dotted with stately oaks, and nestled against a backdrop of verdant mountainside, the site and the locale reminded us of the hills of rural Tuscany.

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Mi Sueño

The house known as "Mi Sueño", or "My Dream", was once the grand dame of the Pasadena Arroyo. Mi Sueño was a masterful re-interpretation of Spanish Baroque and Spanish Colonial architecture, conceived by famed architect Bertram Goodhue while he was the lead designer for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, located in San Diego's Balboa Park.

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Beverly Park Estate

Conceived as an extension of the Southern California Spanish Colonial Revival legacy this residence consists of a series of villa-like structures, courtyards, loggias and amenities for a young family. The architecture, gardens and site features are marked by the prodigious use of smooth plaster wall finishes, low-pitched clay tile shed roofs, and terracotta and cast concrete ornaments.

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Kip Drive

Inspired by luxurious villas of Tuscany, this home which sits on a 7-acre property with panoramic views from downtown LA to Santa Monica Bay, has been reinterpreted for a Southern California lifestyle.

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Marlboro Road

A thorough immersion into the lifestyle of our clients, and a careful study of locale and site resulted in a residence thoughtfully connected to the rich tradition of the California Spanish Colonial Revival.

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San Onofre Drive

First, there was the perfect setting, a remarkable location high in the hills of Pacific Palisades with sweeping views from downtown Los Angeles to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The owners, after raising a large family, wanted to construct a special place just for them.

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about us

KAA Design is an architecture and design firm with a passion for creating beautiful and enduring lifestyles and experiences. We have expertise in architecture, landscape, interiors, branding and product design.

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USC School of Architecture Data Shop

Passionate alumni of the USC School of Architecture have pooled their efforts to start the funding and development process for this important venture.

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