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With its driveway to the north, the home faces west toward the Pacific, with its courtyard breaking up the house's mass.

Colab Architecture's design brings natural light deep into the interior thanks to the courtyard and a double-height interior.

The Engbergs’ upstairs loft is meant for visiting grand-nieces, but has proven popular with adults, too.

Thanks to the house’s concrete sheer wall, the roof cantilevers 12 feet to provide shading for the living room and extend the couple's outdoor space.

The living room is anchored by a large concrete fireplace that also forms the house's robust structural system. Pops of color come from a painting by Milton Wilson.

The home's courtyard gives Mark and Laurie views of the Pacific Ocean while protecting the couple from high coastal winds, while its indoor/outdoor fireplace extends evening gatherings.

Pocket doors between the dining area and courtyard can be tucked away to create a true indoor/outdoor experience, ideal for entertaining.

Nestled between a forest edge to the southeast and the Pacific Ocean to the west, the home offers two distinct, panoramic views.

The custom milled siding is Alaskan yellow cedar and chosen specially for how it will gray out over time.

The Sea Ranch-inspired home will weather gracefully over time.

An outdoor shower makes it easy to hose off after a trip to the beach.

Patios take advantage of Southern California's balmy weather.

Removing a fireplace created a seamless indoor-outdoor flow from the living room to the patio.

A previously muggy master bathroom was transformed into a light, open space.

Cedar slats help mitigate overly bright light and provide privacy.

This casual eating area in the kitchen features a built-in bench and shelf.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open the kitchen to one of the home's two patios.