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Jenn Thornton

Writer, Editor, Editorial Consultant
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Riverwave by Kerimov Architects: A Bold Vision for Modern Living

Jenn Thornton May 14, 2025
Set on a forested Texas riverfront, Riverwave by Kerimov Architects is a fluid, sculptural residence that reflects the soft movement of water and the surrounding natural landscape. Designed with a humanistic yet futuristic vision, the home blends sustainability, openness, and biophilic design, honoring the site’s unique character while redefining modern residential architecture.
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3124 The Strand: Splendor by the Shore

Jenn Thornton April 30, 2025
Experience coastal luxury at its finest at 3124 The Strand—a one-of-a-kind oceanfront masterpiece in North Hermosa Beach. Designed by top names like Marmol Radziner, Tamaro Design Group and Tim Clarke, this 6-bed, 7-bath, 5,250-SF residence blends warm modern design with Balinese touches and sweeping views from Malibu to Catalina. With a rooftop deck, finished basement, guest quarters, and standout indoor-outdoor spaces, this architectural gem delivers elevated beach living in every detail.

8 Sea Cove Drive: A Historic Midcentury by Aaron G. Green

Jenn Thornton April 16, 2025
A rare architectural masterpiece by Aaron G. Green, protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, 8 Sea Cove Drive in Rancho Palos Verdes is an oceanfront estate that embodies organic modernism with timeless grace. Set on 3.4 acres with sweeping views of the Pacific, Abalone Cove, and Catalina Island, this meticulously preserved 1959 residence seamlessly blends nature, design, and functionality—featuring dramatic open-plan living, redwood and mahogany details, and thoughtful indoor-outdoor flow.

Timeless Luxury Meets Coastal Charm at 528 15th Street

Jenn Thornton April 2, 2025
This exquisitely reimagined Traditional-style home at 528 15th Street spans 6,483 sq. ft. across three levels, featuring six bedrooms, seven baths, ocean views, and top-tier amenities, including a state-of-the-art home theater, an NYC Soho-inspired gym, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces. Designed for both comfort and entertaining, the residence boasts a stunning double island kitchen, a private sun deck, and a sophisticated master suite.
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120 2nd Street: Sun, Sand & Sophistication

Jenn Thornton March 19, 2025
120 2nd Street, a custom ocean-view estate in Manhattan Beach’s coveted Sand Section designed by renowned architect Jon Starr, featuring 5-bed, 7-bath spanning over 5,400 sq. ft. across four levels, with expansive living spaces, exquisite finishes, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Take in breathtaking views of the ocean, Manhattan Pier, and Malibu, plus a chef’s kitchen, multiple decks, and a prime Walk Street location, this home is a rare market opportunity.

308 17th Street: Steps from the Sand, Miles of Views

Jenn Thornton March 6, 2025
308 17th Street in Manhattan Beach, a contemporary masterpiece designed by architect Douglas Leach and built by Doug Salzman. Nestled on a coveted Walk Street, this 4,395 sq. ft. home offers panoramic ocean views from Palos Verdes to Malibu. Featuring a reverse floor plan to maximize breathtaking vistas, the residence boasts an elegant primary suite, a chef’s kitchen, expansive terraces, and a versatile guest suite.
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212 John Street: A Grand Spanish Masterpiece of the Hill Section

Jenn Thornton February 19, 2025
Experience the pinnacle of refined coastal living at 212 John Street, a stunning Montecito-inspired estate in Manhattan Beach’s coveted Hill Section. Designed by the renowned Tomaro Design Group, this grand residence spans nearly 10,000 square feet of prime real estate, featuring a 6,754-square-foot main home, a luxurious two-tiered backyard with a pool and spa, and a private guest house.

6 Village Circle: A Pristine Family Home in a Coveted Gated Community

Jenn Thornton January 8, 2025
Discover luxury living in Manhattan Village at 6 Village Circle, a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home blending modern elegance with coastal charm. This immaculately maintained residence offers an open-concept design filled with natural light, dual living spaces, a gourmet kitchen, and a serene primary suite.
Edward Ogosta Architecture

Edward Ogosta’s ‘Four Eyes’ Will Give You an Endorphin Rush

Jenn Thornton January 8, 2025
Four Eyes House by Edward Ogosta is a bold architectural masterpiece designed to inspire contemplation of life’s big questions through site-specific, experiential design. This modernist retreat interacts profoundly with its desert surroundings, featuring four “sleeping towers” that each frame a unique view, from sunrise to evening skies.
Montalba Architects, LR2, Pasadena

Montalba Architects LR2 Residence Where High-end Design Meets Mass Appeal

Jenn Thornton December 11, 2024
Dramatically dark, yet unambiguously modern building is not the type of architecture one necessarily expects to find in Pasadena. But the LR2 House, a remarkable 4,200-square-foot dwelling by Santa Monica practice Montalba Architects, is the very definition of unexpected.

The Art of Preservation: A Journey Through HAHS Sites

Jenn Thornton November 26, 2024
Explore the enduring connection between creativity and place through the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) program. With 36 associate sites nationwide, including Russel Wright’s Dragon Rock House and Studio, HAHS celebrates the legacy of American artists by preserving their homes and studios as spaces of inspiration. These immersive environments reveal the personal and creative processes behind iconic works, bridging past and present to inspire future generations. Discover the artistry, innovation, and human stories that define these remarkable places.