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Potted cacti are abundant, both inside and out.
An energy-efficient TPO membrane covers the living room’s zigzag roof.
According to the architects, the house's "thinner dimensions not only display refinement of technique, but also remove visual weight from materials—the position being that lightness is good for the human spirit and visual heaviness is not."
On the south, a deep overhang protects the living room from the summer sun, while providing coverage to the outdoor elements.
The textured facade playfully displays light and shadows as the sun moves throughout the day and seasons. The framed breezeway reaches outward to the fjord.
The living room connects to a small balcony.
An outdoor swing bed makes the most of sunny, Santa Monica weather.
A new basalt walkway with iroko decking glides between a waterfall cascading off Villa 2 and a pool with squiggly steps.
The swanky mid-pool conversation pit was added by the new owners during the renovation.
The slatted roof filters some of the direct sunlight.
Breezeways connect the retreat’s separate units and can function as outdoor rooms.
The unique residence features a 1,500-square-foot deck.
An up-close look at the Scandi-style steel porch columns.
The second-floor balcony on the west side overlooks views of the majestic live oak.
Ravit Dvir Architecture and Design
Ravit Dvir Architecture and Design
The Vagabond Trailer at El Cosmico features a pink exterior and restored, marine-varnished birch interiors.
The house was designed with five yards, and each level has access to a separate deck or yard, so the owners can enjoy indoor/outdoor Californian living.
“We wanted to ‘cap’ the dwelling with a generous, almost sweeping canopy that would keep the majority of the high sun exposure areas in shade,” says Pande. “We also played with the roof volume to break free from the constraints of a typical ‘box modern’ home.”
“We wanted to ‘cap’ the dwelling with a generous, almost sweeping canopy that would keep the majority of the high sun exposure areas in shade. We also played with the roof volume to break free from the constraints of a typical ‘box modern’ home,” says Pande.
The home's low-maintenance Cor-Ten steel exterior can be easily washed down when needed.
A south-facing view of the exterior deck on the second floor that links the living spaces with the studio.
The cabin's charming front porch makes it hard to believe the property is located in the heart of Los Angeles.
The pine-and-steel outdoor dining table is from Hatch Workshop, while the benches were built by Clifton Craftwork and Design.
A timber terrace offers the spot for al fresco dining.
The home is also equipped with an infrared heater and a wireless bluetooth speaker.
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The existing deck was extended to allow access from the master bedroom to rear yard.
The kitchen opens up to a rear timber patio that's enclosed with bamboo and concrete walls.
The sculptural butterfly roof accentuates views.
Branching off from the media room is the outdoor lounge, cantilevered over a split-face granite retaining wall.
A Lollygagger lounge chair by Loll Designs sits on the back deck.
The home's L-shaped design conceals an outdoor pool and yard from the neighbors.
This is the terrace which is just off the master bedroom.
"My client’s highest priority was building a pool," says Hannah. "The property had 2 flat acres—rare in this neighborhood—which was ideal for a pool. We were able to do a very simple and modern granite pool with a beautiful contrast of concrete and decking... and still have room in the back yard for a giant vegetable garden."
The 2,466 square foot, two-level home features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.
Exterior wood-burning fireplaces draw original camping elements into the luxury of an enclosed, private cabin.
An outdoor picnic table provides a quaint spot to enjoy dinner as a family, play games, or read a book while taking in the village and surrounding scenic views.
Architecture: Ravit Dvir Architecture and Design
Protected from the northeasterly winds, the deck enjoys ample access to sunlight. “My concept of the deck was to treat it almost like an infinity pool where there’s a very sharp edge and it being coplanar with the floor when you’re in the house looking out you can’t really see anything but the water,” adds John.
Local landscape designer Michael Bernsohn composed a palette of native plants artfully arranged to soften the hard edges of the deck while providing privacy and protection from the wind.
Glass Facade
He devised the pergola to break up the mass of the house and integrate it into the site.
The excavated material has been used to shape the property's exterior features.
An outdoor fire pit sits between the dining room and the study.
"The simple shape was extruded lengthwise along the site and sliced down the middle with a pond to form a central axis," say the architects. "Slender, cathedral-like spaces were formed around this central thoroughfare with ponds running parallel to walkways to link the spaces."
“The interest of this work lies in its simplicity,” LLaumett says. “The intelligence of the house depends on its placement and the materials that maximize its efficiency.”
LLaumett refers to the extended patio as its own entity—a calm place to sunbathe or stare out to the ocean at any time of day. It is made of pine and covered in an opaque Osmo glaze. The chairs were constructed by the owners.
swim spa
"The house is integrated to the cliffside, leaving the least possible imprint," says Marianna Kapsimali, one of the studio’s founders.
Another glimpse of the views.
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