ON THE COVER A World of Its Own: Exquisite craftsmanship and a tranquil, Pacific Rim design create a jewel of oceanfront living along the Manhattan Beach Strand presented by Lauren Forbes of The Lauren Forbes Group at Compass.
When walking into 2804 The Strand, be sure to look at the ground. Etched in the earthy travertine stone are the Japanese symbols for Peaceful. The message, written in pale white on tan, is subtle, like the property itself—a well-crafted, sunlit world of placid living in the midst of top-of-the-world ocean views.
ON THE COVER New and Next on 9th. Well-heeled glamour and outdoor living take center stage at this spacious new Hill Section home presented by Nick Schneider and Lauren Forbes of Compass.
ON THE COVER New and Next On 9th: well-heeled glamour and outdoor living take center stage at this spacious Hill Section home presented by Nick Schneider & Lauren Forbes of Compass.
It was the mellow atmosphere of the Hill Section in Manhattan Beach that convinced a custom home developer Saeid Shokravi to go ahead with this voluminous new five-bedroom home and inspired its plantation-influenced modern look. The result is a residence ideally suited for life as it’s lived today, with sophistication and user-friendliness locked in neatly together.
ON THE COVER Coastal Classic:a Tomaro Design Group Mediterranean home with a prize address on a north Hermosa walk street offered by Lauren Forbes & John Corrales of Compass.
The ocean is everywhere—its special light, air and atmosphere are palpable along this friendly street where neighbors gather freely for outdoor gatherings, particularly at sunset.
“I have the most amazing playground in the world right in front of the house,” says David James, owner of a contemporary Manhattan Beach dwelling that he commissioned prolific Beach Cities architect Michael Lee to design.
ON THE COVER Perched over the Pacific: Fine features and keen design make the most of this Manhattan Beach abode and its brilliant ocean views at 2615 Crest Drive offered by Lauren Forbes and John Corrales of Compass.
ON THE COVER A Sleek Sophistication: 520 13th Street—a new Manhattan Beach home showcases the beautiful utility of streamlined design & luxe features
offered by Lauren Forbes and John Corrales of Forbes Corrales at Compass.
520 13th Street is a striking new Manhattan Beach home, steps from downtown and with a neat floorplan marked by strong lines decked in super-fine features, notably Italian marble, exemplifies this idea offered by Lauren Forbes and John Corrales of Compass.
It takes a while of living in a home to capture its essence, and for homeowners, Blake and Tricia, the charms of this six-bedroom Doug Leach-designed residence, approximately 6,000 square feet in size, have much to do with its desirable blend of family-friendly practicality mixed with luxe features and an elevated design sensibility.
