Escondido Beach House sits on Malibu, CA, United States, reimagined by Oppenheim Architecture as a measured renewal of a 1980s beachfront home. The house is stripped back to its structure and rebuilt as a clear, coastal plan that privileges light, air, and the daily pull of the Pacific. What was inward and busy now stretches toward the water with a calm, continuous rhythm across rooms and terraces.
Located in Malibu, California, United States, Highway House was designed by Vertebrae as a house. Inspired by the Santa Monica Mountains, the property features four structures, including the primary building and guest suite framing a central courtyard, as well as a pool house and sauna. The project, completed in 2024, offers contemporary, minimalist architecture rooted in climate response, community engagement, and environmentally conscious design practices.
Located along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, the Carbon Beach House by Olson Kundig is a captivating residential oasis designed to embrace its coastal setting. Raised on a custom-engineered, self-draining pier, this 2023 house frames panoramic ocean vistas while maintaining resilience against high tides and storm surges. An unembellished concrete façade buffers the home from highway noise, revealing a light-filled interior organized around a central courtyard and cactus garden.
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.
Discover the rustic charm and modern elegance of Bonsall, a redesigned mid-century modern house by Kovac Design Studio, nestled in the picturesque Bonsall Canyon of Malibu, California.
This magnificent residence, thoughtfully remodeled in 2020, blends the bucolic allure of Belgian farmhouses with the vibrant indoor/outdoor lifestyle that Malibu is known for. Basking in the glow of Bonsall Canyon’s sublime light, the home offers wide sliding glass doors to dissolve the boundaries between indoors and the lush exterior, framing serene views of the mature oak and maple trees surrounding it. Combining sumptuous textures, meticulous craftsmanship, and modern amenities, this home creates a balance between old and new, providing a perfect setting for the contemporary family.