Budget Breakdown: A 1960s A-Frame Gets a $558K Refresh—and Historic Landmark Status

Instead of tearing down the fixer-upper, a realtor with a passion for swimming and her wife worked with their architect friend to restore a modest Manhattan Beach midcentury near the ocean.

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This story is part of our annual look at the state of American design. This year, we’re highlighting work that shines through an acrimonious moment—and makes the case for optimism.

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