KAA Design is building a contemporary residence on a corner lot at 600 8th Street, in the Manhattan Beach Hill Section, which features six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, 6,000 square feet of airy living and entertaining spaces within an expert flow of crisp interior and exterior spaces.
ON THE COVER House of Views: A peaceful corner-lot Strand home, crafted by an architect as her personal residence, features elegant oceanfront living amid commanding Pacific Ocean views presented by Lauren Forbes of The Lauren Forbes Group.
The recently opened Cigno Hotel in the Mexican state of Yucatán is a beautiful transformation of a 19th-century mansion by architect Roger González. The hotel, which reflects the cultural milieu of Mérida, blends the provincial past with the present and showcases the multicultural character of the city.
John Lum Architecture faced a significant challenge when tasked with the complete redesign of a midcentury modern-style home in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Heights. The team completely reimagined the space, incorporating Japanese aesthetics and midcentury architecture to create a cohesive design that reflected the owner’s eclectic taste.
Brown & Brown Architects have successfully merged traditional Scottish architecture with modern design, resulting in a spectacular family home in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. The prize-winning Lower Tullochgrue project features a large modern extension built alongside a refurbished historic dwelling.
Minarc Architects, a renowned Santa Monica-based design studio known for its environmentally conscious approach, has designed a new construction at 2635 Hargrave Drive in the Hollywood Hills region. The four-bedroom, four-bath house is located in a private area owned by celebrities and features three indoor floors and a rooftop with stunning panoramic views.
A family of four in Northern California has given their 1920s-era Spanish Revival home a new lease of life with a renovation that prioritizes family and fun. Regan Baker Design, Medium Plenty, and Terremoto all contributed to the project, which aimed to reflect the owners’ eclectic interests and personalities while also maximizing the potential of the location.
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The three-story 3000 The Strand has approximately 3,949 square feet of living space, designed by an architect as a personal family dwelling offering a comfortable beachfront living experience, with stunning ocean views and easy access to the boutiques, cafes, shops, and award-winning dining of Manhattan Beach’s North End and Downtown.
ON THE COVER Walk Street Wonder: A designer six-bedroom home on an uber-social stretch of 9th Street creates an ideal site for Manhattan Beach living presented by Alexandra Gauss and Jennifer Ozar of Ozar & Gauss Real Estate Group | Strand Hill.
ON THE COVER A Resort of One’s Own:At this palatial Westside property, a sleekly hyper-luxe aesthetic mixes with sweeping front-row views of golf course and mountains presented by Santiago Arana of The Agency.
The Lake House on the banks of Candlewood Lake in Connecticut is a testament to the precision and simplicity of Worrell Yeung, a New York City-based architecture office. With its stacked volumes, strong lines, and piled roof planes, the home’s design expertly balances modernity with a deep respect for its surroundings.
