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Removal of walls in a former laundry room, hallway, and a small corner room produced an open living space overlooking the Mediterranean.

Knob Modern, helmed by Amy Beaumont, renovated this 1964 cookie-cutter home in Tempe with an eye toward making the two-bedroom, two-bath home "stand out from the rest.

The sunken living room allows for delineation of space while keeping an open-plan environment

Floor-to-ceiling windows span the entire width of the living room, illuminating the space with natural light. A sliding door provides access to the wraparound porch and pool in the backyard.

Hard to imagine there is not another soul in sight as your absorb another magical sunrise over the Pacific. Their is no better spot to enjoy an artisanal coffee, delivered from the local plantations of Pluma Hidalgo, just an hour's journey into the southern most Sierra Madres.

Exterior

Upon entering the home, a central gathering of clerestory windows immediately focuses the view. Architects Bridgett Shank and Megan Carter refer to this architectural feature as a ‘light monitor.’

A rear view of the home showcasing the glazed facade. The upper-level living and dining areas feature large sliders that open up to an expansive deck.

Exterior of the home

A street view of the low-slung compound.