DO Residence: Scalloped Concrete Walls Meet Organic Erosion
Dive into the mesmerizing DO Residence, a contemporary two-story house in Manhattan Beach, California, designed by Laney LA in 2022.
Famous for its scalloped concrete walls, this stunning home captures the essence of organic erosion and artistic subtraction. Experience the seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces as the residence opens up to a gorgeous terrace and pool, boasting panoramic ocean views that will leave you breathless.
About DO Residence
Organic Erosion and Subtraction: Scalloped Concrete Walls
Famed for its scalloped concrete walls, this residence exemplifies an innovative approach to organic erosion and subtraction. A variety of concrete massings anchor each elevation, gracefully entering and exiting the home at poetic intersections. Much like cliffs shaped by water, the scalloped walls even retain the subtle grain of the formwork that molded them.
Spacious Living: Indoor-Outdoor Connection
The property’s larger massing features a base void that serves as a framework for living. Large pocketing doors and double-height spaces (approximately 20 feet) create a sense of expansion within, as the home seamlessly unfolds into a beautifully landscaped outdoor terrace and pool.
Beauty in Impermanence: Panoramic Ocean Views
Boasting panoramic ocean views and incorporating echoes of this natural element within its walls, the architectural language of the structure conveys a beauty shaped by impermanence.
Photography courtesy of Laney LA
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- by Matt Watts
