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An upstairs office features built-in millwork and a wood-topped desk, with plenty of surface and storage area. A window is carefully placed in front of the desk for natural light and views.
An upstairs office features built-in millwork and a wood-topped desk, with plenty of surface and storage area. A window is carefully placed in front of the desk for natural light and views.
At one end of the deck is an open-air screening room with a retractable projector screen. A built-in couch completes this unique space.
At one end of the deck is an open-air screening room with a retractable projector screen. A built-in couch completes this unique space.
The star of the home is a 2,500-square-foot deck offering an outdoor grill and numerous seating areas—perfect for entertaining or enjoying the natural surroundings.
The star of the home is a 2,500-square-foot deck offering an outdoor grill and numerous seating areas—perfect for entertaining or enjoying the natural surroundings.
A home office overlooks a grassy area in one corner of the backyard. The small nook features a custom angled desk and shelving.
A home office overlooks a grassy area in one corner of the backyard. The small nook features a custom angled desk and shelving.
Flowing curtains add a touch of softness while filtering daylight. Breezes flow in, while privacy is maintained.
Flowing curtains add a touch of softness while filtering daylight. Breezes flow in, while privacy is maintained.
Wood ceilings lend a warm touch to the interiors. A large wood-burning fireplace and cozy lounge furnishings provide the ideal place to relax and soak in the surrounding elements.
Wood ceilings lend a warm touch to the interiors. A large wood-burning fireplace and cozy lounge furnishings provide the ideal place to relax and soak in the surrounding elements.
Concrete masses break up the grand interior spaces, while providing some solidity to the light framework of the home.
Concrete masses break up the grand interior spaces, while providing some solidity to the light framework of the home.
A large window adds natural light to the space and doubles as a seat.
A large window adds natural light to the space and doubles as a seat.
A view of the new space in London stock brick from the backyard.
A view of the new space in London stock brick from the backyard.
The spa-like Japanese bath has a strong connection with the outdoors.
The spa-like Japanese bath has a strong connection with the outdoors.
The patio looks out to captivating views.
The patio looks out to captivating views.
Teak is used extensively throughout the home—from the flooring to the kitchen cabinetry. The dining chairs and table are from Sakura Shop.
Teak is used extensively throughout the home—from the flooring to the kitchen cabinetry. The dining chairs and table are from Sakura Shop.
A traditional tatami room with shoji sliding doors is located next to the open-plan living space.
A traditional tatami room with shoji sliding doors is located next to the open-plan living space.
The material palette of concrete, weathered steel, and natural cedar mimics the colors and textures of the hills.
The material palette of concrete, weathered steel, and natural cedar mimics the colors and textures of the hills.
“Simple rectangular volumes with simple details” is how designer Thomas Egidi describes the house he created for architect Carlos Dell’Acqua in Malibu. “I wanted to stress its horizontality,” Dell’Acqua notes. Inside the dwelling, which is entered via a bridge that pierces the 25-foot-high main facade, the view opens up to a panorama of mountains and sea. Ipe flooring is used for the walkway and throughout the interior.
“Simple rectangular volumes with simple details” is how designer Thomas Egidi describes the house he created for architect Carlos Dell’Acqua in Malibu. “I wanted to stress its horizontality,” Dell’Acqua notes. Inside the dwelling, which is entered via a bridge that pierces the 25-foot-high main facade, the view opens up to a panorama of mountains and sea. Ipe flooring is used for the walkway and throughout the interior.
The simple yet spacious master bedroom opens up to a private terrace.
The simple yet spacious master bedroom opens up to a private terrace.
Casa FM by Alarcia Ferrer Arquitectos
Casa FM by Alarcia Ferrer Arquitectos