Sanctuary

Sanctuary is a private oasis nestled in a hillside beach community overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This warm contemporary home strikes a balance between architectural sculpture and a nurturing cocoon where the seamless blending of indoor and outdoor spaces support a distinctive lifestyle. The design separates the program into three distinct volumes with a two-story ”˜shaft’ that opens up the middle of the home for light, flow, and views. The middle volume is transparent on both ends and sheltered by an undulating wood screen system that travels from outside to inside and back out again. The system filters light and has a lantern-like glow at night.

The home’s material palette is composed of concrete, wood, steel, and glass. Two story tall, 24-inch thick panel-formed concrete walls anchor each end of the main gallery. Large silver travertine stone slabs set the stage for the main level and cedar siding is used both indoors and outdoors. Specimen trees, hand-selected boulders, and beautifully crafted water elements emphasize the connection to nature while cantilevered terraces and custom designed outdoor furniture platforms further the outdoor lifestyle agenda.

Location

Manhattan Beach, CA

KAA Services

Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Interior Designer

Courtney Applebaum

Contractor

Minardos Group

Photographer

Roger Davies

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