This revamped ’60s beach house is set on a large, beautifully landscaped lot—and the living area opens to a big balcony with sunset views.
The lightly refreshed midcentury has tongue-and-groove ceilings, a large central atrium, and a backyard filled with fruit trees.
Not only is green Daniel’s favorite color, but the green in the sun room also references the greening of the copper cathedral room. “It sort of pulls the outside in, in a way,” says Fohring.
With 1,800 square feet of outdoor space, the terrace includes a landscaped green roof, sauna, and kitchen.
“We like to approach the design of outdoor living spaces similarly to the indoor living space,” says Clifton. “Using a mix of forms, textures, and finishes adds depth and interest while ensuring that the outdoor space feels like an extension of the home rather than a separate entity.”
One of the couple’s favorite new details is the built-in, L-shaped bookcase in the den.
"The property's location, in a small exclusive enclave on a gated road, puts it within a moment's reach of local shops and restaurants and all the other allurements and enticements of Malibu,
Asking $1.75M, the Good Residence has been owned and preserved by the same family for the past 63 years.
Set on a lush lot an hour’s drive from Manhattan, Marcel Breuer’s Marshad House has a quarried stone fireplace, an updated stainless-steel kitchen, and a distinctive butterfly roof.
This 2,520-square-foot home in Los Angeles is a vibrant residence for a production designer and an artist.
A thorough coating of white paint unifies the studio space, while textured rugs and furnishings give it some personality. Ben and Emilio’s latest piece, an aluminum Library Lamp, sits on a credenza behind an Alvar Aalto 544 sofa while a Noguchi pendant hangs overhead.
At Las Rocas, you always have two views: the lake and the rocks, which was the impetus for erasing the corners of the home. “The corner openings were a must for this project, because they really connect you to the outside,” says architect Ignacio Urquiza.
Set behind tall hedges and wrapped in ivy, the A-lister’s former home is a plant lover’s paradise.
Located in the capital city of Lima, this 9,622-square-foot penthouse even comes with a sun-filled greenhouse.
Designer Raili Clasen forged through a challenging loan process to salvage a rundown property—saving its bocce court in the process.
The one element the couple wanted to emulate from their time living in California was the ability to add in more opportunities for indoor/outdoor living. “Living in Manhattan Beach, we would be obsessed about some of the houses on the strand near the beach that would just have these massive rooftop decks,” says Derek. “Since this lot offers beautiful mountain views, the rooftop deck is a great way to be outside and maximize those views.”
The open-plan design accommodates an indoor/outdoor lifestyle that is particularly well-suited to the holiday season in Florida. The different zones throughout provide a variety of spaces for gatherings, with room to accommodate a substantial number of guests while maintaining an intimate and cozy atmosphere for smaller gatherings or family togetherness.
Extra-wide concrete pillars help to support the studio at its core.
Fields of native grasses connect the main residence, situated at the top of the slope, to the new structures scattered below. A pergola extends from the post-and-beam structure that was maintained during the remodel of the midcentury home.
“A 10-minute walk down a semiprivate path leads directly to a somewhat secluded beach, yet 20 minutes later you’re in the center of the city,” states the listing.
Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, with project manager and lead designer Emily Kudsen Leland at the helm, remade a Portland abode with a crisp paint palette: Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron for the cladding and Venetian Gold for the front door. The home was originally designed by Saul Zaik in Southwest Portland, complete with a wood-clad exterior, in 1956. As part of the renovation, landscape design was completed by Lilyvilla Gardens.
3550 Meier Street in Los Angeles, California, is currently listed for $2,495,000 by Brian Linder, AIA, from The Value of Architecture of Compass.
Comprised of wood, glass, and cement, the 1964 effortlessly blends into its lush landscape.
6323 NW Manor Drive in Portland, Oregon, is currently listed for $1,585,000 by Jeff Weithman of Real Estate through Design.
Now, an eight-foot sliding door brings light into the kitchen and enables fluid movement between inside and out. The wider steps can serve as seats during a party, and they make for a graceful transition to the yard.
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