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The bathroom is a “compromise” for the couple, as Michelle didn’t want tile, and Augustin preferred the space to have a darker wall finish. They agreed to ensconce it in charcoal-colored plaster. The stools are by River Valadez.

In a family home in Mill Valley, California, Lauren Goldman of l’oro designs kept her clients’ goals of “modern yet accessible” in mind while also looking for opportunities to add functionality. This proved successful when she discovered that the empty space under the steel-and-glass stair landing was the perfect scale for children to sit and read under. The team was inspired to create a kid-sized library, turning a useless space into a perfectly cozy reading nook.

Tom bored a hole in a marble sink—formerly a water fountain basin at a park in Philadelphia—and added a Hudson Reed faucet

The design team specified durable, easy-to-maintain, nontoxic, recyclable, natural, and regenerative materials. The kitchen island is engineered quartz and the cabinets are from a local cabinetmaker.

The rear elevation at dusk.

Wave House | Olson Kundig

view of residential space

The house was designed to glow like a lantern at twilight.

The open-plan lower level flows into a covered patio through bifold doors by Loewen. The shingles, made of Alaskan yellow cedar, were pre-stained off-site in seven earthy hues. For maintenance, they will require a new UV topcoat every two-to-three years. The Condesa chairs are by Innit Designs.

The L House is designed to transform and evolve for David and Mayuko’s family of five. A Genesis GV80 sits in the driveway, echoing the home’s streamlined contemporary facade. Preproduction model with optional features shown.

After seeing a commercial building in Japan with double sliding doors, David Lai decided to install them in his own garage. A Genesis GV80 stands in space, which opens completely to the street and the backyard. Preproduction model with optional features shown.

David and Mayuko Lai designed the home to transform and evolve for their family of five.

Homeowner Robert Galishoff’s background in fashion and design shines through in the home’s artwork, lighting, and furniture selection.

With a stairway placed to the left of the entryway, it almost appears as if the carport (where a Genesis GV80 is parked) is floating Preproduction model with optional features shown.

The Genesis GV80 sits in the glass-encased carport, which speaks to the importance of automobile culture in Neutra’s time. Preproduction model with optional features shown.

Architect Steven Ehrlich reflects on his experiences in Africa and Japan to build a sustainable, ever-changing home in Los Angeles.