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Masnou: Coastal Serenity in Miriam Barrio’s Spanish Duplex

Modern, minimalist living room with curved staircase, neutral tones, and natural light from large windows.

Miriam Barrio Studio‘s renovation of a seaside duplex in el Masnou, Spain, has transformed the space into a harmonious, serene, and timeless oasis.

Designed in 2022, this apartment project seamlessly integrates the coastal surroundings into the interior design, utilizing natural materials like light oak wood and a luminous combination of off-white metal. The strategic placement of large windows captures the essence of the sea, creating a strong connection between the interior and the breathtaking outdoor views.

Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club: Sustainable Surf Lifesaving Hub

A rectangular, black metal building with a surfboard-toting person entering through the large doorway.

Designed by the renowned Wood Marsh Architecture, the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club in Australia captures the rugged essence of the country’s sandstone coastline. Positioned within the dunes, this club building features a unique blend of horizontality and verticality, with a control tower standing as a coastal beacon. The design, driven by a robust and weathered approach to materiality, seamlessly integrates the structure into its natural surroundings, creating a gathering place for the community.

Lowcountry High Performance: Designing for Coastal Living

A two-story wooden home with a wide porch and large trees in a lush, tropical setting.

Beaufort County, South Carolina, is the setting for this stunning Lowcountry home, designed by the acclaimed Frederick + Frederick Architects in 2022. Boasting a resilient and energy-efficient design, this luxurious house is the perfect retreat for enjoying the region’s natural beauty, from sailing and fishing to golf. With a focus on maximizing views, natural light, and sustainable features, this home exemplifies the intersection of style and high performance.

Sunclub: Coastal Apartment with Integrated Functionality

A modern, minimalist bedroom with built-in storage, wood accents, and a minimalist aesthetic.

The Sunclub project, designed by 3P Studio, showcases a stunning apartment transformation in Florianópolis, Brazil. This top-floor seaside condominium unit underwent a complete redesign, focusing on enhancing functionality, natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor integration. The apartment now features an open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the living room, dining area, kitchen, and laundry, creating a harmonious and inviting space.

Carefully chosen colors, textures, and geometrical elements evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, while the addition of a new window and a glass-covered gourmet space further amplify the apartment’s bright and airy ambiance.

Graoni Beach House: Elevated Malibu Coastal Living

FeaturedCozy living space with wooden beams, large stone fireplace, and panoramic ocean views.

Montalba Architects‘ stunning Graoni Beach House in Malibu, United States, showcases a captivating blend of coastal living and modern design. Elevated to account for rising sea levels, this oceanfront residence features a thoughtful layout that maximizes the breathtaking views. Boasting an open floor plan with a combined kitchen, dining, and family room, the home seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living spaces, creating an airy and inviting atmosphere.

Coral House: Exploring Elástica Studio’s Coastal Design

Elegant tropical beach villa with thatched roof, swimming pool, and lush landscaping.

Designed by Elástica Studio in 2018, Coral House in El Salvador seamlessly blends modern architecture with the natural beauty of its coastal setting. Inspired by the homeowners’ love for the sea, this spacious and open house features striking coral stone floors and roofs, complemented by traditional Salvadoran building techniques. The design prioritizes integration with the lush surrounding gardens, creating a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience.

The Lighthouse: A Parisian Apartment with Ocean Views

Modernist staircase with steel railing and built-in shelving in open-concept living space.

Discover The Lighthouse, a Paris, France-based apartment designed by Toledano + Architects in 2024. This duplex marvel weaves together the fluidity of the Atlantic Ocean with innovative design, featuring a mesmerizing bay window that brings the Biarritz lighthouse into your living room. With its curved layout inspired by crashing waves and a blend of oak, stainless steel, and travertine, this apartment redefines coastal living.