Situated on a sloping hillside with ocean views in a typical residential neighborhood, this project was an extensive renovation of an uninspired house that failed to take advantage of the obvious assets of the property: the views. Although no square footage was added, the interior spaces were completely reorganized, taking down interior walls and reorienting living spaces to open up to the incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. Living, dining, study and kitchen were combined into one common space that is framed by a 9?6? high and 40? wide opening that pockets away completely, revealing uninterrupted views of the ocean. The master bedroom was also redesigned as a single set of flowing spaces. Bedroom, bath and closet have no doors separating them and of course are open to the ocean view. The simple material palette of concrete floors, stucco exterior, Rhinezink panels and walnut cabinets was another strategy to keep the architecture focused on the site and place.
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Architects: Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects

Location: Los Angeles, United States

Architect In Charge: Takashi Yanai, FAIA

Area: 2770.0 ft2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Chang Kim

Landscape Architect: Terremoto

Contractor: Shramek Construction

Structural Engineer: DHL & Associates

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Text description provided by the architects. Situated on a sloping hillside with ocean view...