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The ocean-facing side of the house holds the communal areas of the house: the kitchen, living and dining rooms, and the cinema. Low-profile outdoor furniture dots the deck, while an alcove protects view-seekers if the day gets too windy.
The ocean-facing side of the house holds the communal areas of the house: the kitchen, living and dining rooms, and the cinema. Low-profile outdoor furniture dots the deck, while an alcove protects view-seekers if the day gets too windy.
Floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedrooms slide open to expand living space in the summer months. The concrete roof extends past the glass to provide shade on hot days.
Floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedrooms slide open to expand living space in the summer months. The concrete roof extends past the glass to provide shade on hot days.
While most of the outdoor spaces face the beach, some transitional areas look inland for a view that features swathes of green trees that brighten up the otherwise neutral palette.
While most of the outdoor spaces face the beach, some transitional areas look inland for a view that features swathes of green trees that brighten up the otherwise neutral palette.
Facade details along the house's perimeter include sections of cement tile imprinted with a traditional Mayan design.
Facade details along the house's perimeter include sections of cement tile imprinted with a traditional Mayan design.
Nature takes a center stage in this pared-down dwelling.
Nature takes a center stage in this pared-down dwelling.
“We empathized with the clients as they come from humble beginnings and worked hard to make a better life for themselves and their children,” says architect Alexander Saved. “We started from zero almost 10 years ago and have built our practice up—so we understood the meaning of the project immediately and knew it was a big responsibility to take on.”
“We empathized with the clients as they come from humble beginnings and worked hard to make a better life for themselves and their children,” says architect Alexander Saved. “We started from zero almost 10 years ago and have built our practice up—so we understood the meaning of the project immediately and knew it was a big responsibility to take on.”
The couple are avid toy and art collectors. Most of large paintings and sculptures seen around the house are designed by Taiwanese artist No2Good 不二良 .
The couple are avid toy and art collectors. Most of large paintings and sculptures seen around the house are designed by Taiwanese artist No2Good 不二良 .
This home that was built atop of home constructed in World War I is completely reimagined by Daniel Rabin and Annie Ritz of local architecture and design firm And And And Studio. Details like fluted white cabinetry in the kitchen give this LA home a posh look.
This home that was built atop of home constructed in World War I is completely reimagined by Daniel Rabin and Annie Ritz of local architecture and design firm And And And Studio. Details like fluted white cabinetry in the kitchen give this LA home a posh look.