Assembledge+ David Thompson’s Natural Connection
Karine Monié
November 11, 2026
When you are an architect and you tackle the challenge of designing your own home, it can easily become a little bit of an obsession.
Featured articles from South Bay Digs and Westside Digs Magazines including our Sweet Digs Cover Homes and luxury homes for sale in the Limelight.
When you are an architect and you tackle the challenge of designing your own home, it can easily become a little bit of an obsession.
Brought to life by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Residences Mammoth introduces an entirely new level of turnkey luxury to the Eastern Sierra. Situated directly across from The Village Gondola, this exclusive collection of 15 all-electric, single-level residences features soaring light-filled spaces, premium Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and expansive outdoor terraces. Ownership grants immediate access to the Limelight hotel amenities, a private Audi fleet, and the exclusive Mammoth Lakes Mountain Club, offering a seamless, year-round alpine sanctuary for generations of California families.
Positioned on the coveted oceanfront of North Hermosa Beach, this meticulously renovated five-unit coastal property offers an irreplaceable footprint with limitless investment and compound potential. Spanning 3,908 square feet across 11 bedrooms and seven baths, the building is grandfathered beyond modern setback restrictions—jutting past neighboring homes to create an expansive, double-corner-lot view corridor stretching from Malibu to Catalina Island. Extensively overhauled down to the studs in 2019, this turnkey beachside sanctuary features multiple view terraces, a ground-level Strand patio, and a showstopping three-bedroom top-floor penthouse floating high above the Pacific.
Situated on an oversized 6,750-square-foot corner lot in the coveted Tree Section of Manhattan Beach, this Louie Tomaro-designed Cape Cod residence seamlessly blends architectural pedigree with modern luxury. Located on wide, tree-lined John Street near American Martyrs, the 5,200-square-foot estate features soaring two-story ceilings, a self-contained 920-square-foot guest ADU, and a primary suite retreat complete with dual fireplaces and a private dry sauna.
High above the tide in the private, gated city of Rolling Hills, this 8,623-square-foot Modern Ranch estate on East Crest Road is the only one of its kind on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Spanning nearly four fully usable acres with panoramic Pacific and city views, the architectural masterpiece was designed by Robert L. Thompson—the creative force behind Nike’s global campus—around a massive oak tree. Highlights include a C-suite executive office, a two-story wellness gym with a sauna, a screening room, a soda fountain wet bar, a detached 2-bedroom guest house, and resort-style grounds featuring an aquatic pool oasis, fruit orchards, and a rose garden.
Perched on the western bluff of the Esplanade in Redondo Beach, this historic 1950 Tiffany-blue cottage represents a once-in-a-generation coastal holding. Positioned on a rare 5,667-square-foot oceanfront lot, the two-bedroom home offers unobstructed panoramas spanning from the Palos Verdes cliffs to Malibu. Featuring mid-century beach character—from wood-beam ceilings and white brick fireplaces to a restored Wedgewood stove—this iconic oceanfront sanctuary presents an extraordinary opportunity to restore a local landmark or build an irreplaceable generational domain.
Located along a coveted ocean-view Walk Street in the Manhattan Beach Sand Section, this extensively renovated 1926 coastal retreat perfectly balances timeless beach town nostalgia with a modern, wellness-driven edge. Embracing rare privacy and expanded outdoor living near Live Oak Park, the 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence features a private backyard wellness sanctuary equipped with a barrel sauna and cold plunge, custom artisanal finishes throughout, and a green, fully electrified infrastructure powered by solar energy and dual Tesla Powerwalls.
Located on a prime corner lot in the surfer’s paradise of El Porto, this architecturally significant 5-level residence on The Strand is a six-year pursuit of perfection. Designed by Michael Lee Architects, the tech-forward, steel-and-concrete masterpiece offers reflective privacy glass, Gaggenau kitchen, and sweeping Pacific views from Palos Verdes to Malibu. Highlights include an Italian glass elevator, a soaring 20-foot media room with a two-story green wall and koi pond, a copper-clad spa deck, and radiant heating throughout all five levels.
Perfectly situated adjacent to Manhattan Beach, this modern coastal masterpiece on 24th Place in Hermosa Beach was designed by acclaimed architect Jon Starr to deliver impeccable luxury and exceptional privacy. Blending Soho loft-inspired volume with effortless beachside living, the expansive estate features soaring ceilings, brilliant walls of glass, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces. Discover a rare architectural triumph that checks every box, complete with a spectacular glass-wrapped Crow’s Nest bar and a magnificent rooftop deck offering sweeping, panoramic views from Catalina Island to Malibu.
Designed by Kate Lester, this Manhattan Avenue custom estate is a masterclass in modern coastal luxury. Offering a rare combination of sheer volume, premium Roman clay finishes, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, it stands as a Sand Section masterpiece. This expansive Manhattan Avenue property delivers on every front, offering panoramic, protected ocean views, incredible architectural scale, and highly coveted on-site parking for up to seven vehicles.
Beautifully attuned to the cadences of the coast, this expansive oceanfront haven on The Strand in Manhattan Beach. Discover a meticulously maintained estate featuring refined coastal design, a vacuum elevator, and a versatile layout perfect for luxury beach living. Offering sweeping ocean views and an incredibly flexible layout—including space for a Junior ADU—this beachfront sanctuary is the ultimate coastal retreat.
Located in the highly coveted Hermosa Hills, this expansive modern estate on La Carlita redefines coastal living. Boasting over 7,800 square feet, the spectacular residence features a resort-style backyard oasis, an entertainer’s basement, and sweeping Pacific Ocean views.