projects
The Strand
Traditional beach cottages, as well as, modern ideals of indoor-outdoor special relationships influenced the direction of the design. Although the language of architecture is firmly rooted in traditions of coastal estates of New England, there was an intentional break from the past when it came to the more contemporary plan layout and use of space.
more tropical modern
San Remo Drive
Memories are funny things - we don’t always know when we are making them. But years later, the smallest detail can bring a powerful moment flooding back. In this case, the young family that hired us had ideas about how they wanted life to unfold around their house.
3rd Street
Located high in the "hill section" of Manhattan Beach, this substantial property allowed the opportunity to create the ultimate playground for family and friends. Central to this goal was the desire for seamless indoor/outdoor living.
7th Walkstreet
Drawing influence from the Balinese lifestyle, this home utilizes vertical living to achieve and maintain a strong visual connection to the surrounding land. The use of natural, yet highly crafted materials, and controlled light also speaks to a tropical vernacular.
4th Walkstreet
Blessed with an endless stretch of white sandy beachfront as its stunning backdrop, the home takes much of its inspiration from Southeast Asia.
31st Street
Inspiration came from two of California's more important architectural traditions - European Modernism adapted to suit Southern California's cultural climate and Mediterranean influences dating back at least to the beginnings of the rancho lands underlying this area's beach communities.
