Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Manhattan Beach Residence by Abramson Teiger Architects

Abramson Teiger Architects have completed the conversion of an existing duplex into a single family residence, located in Manhattan Beach, California.


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Project description



Located on a walk street in Manhattan Beach, California the original 1940’s stucco box was in need of an update. The clients were ready to move back to the beach and wanted to transform this property into their main home. On the exterior the architects re-built the front façade with large openings creating a connection with the pedestrian friendly walk street . The exterior pallet is a subtle mix of smooth trowel stucco, honed limestone and dark stained mahogany siding. The living room with master bedroom above was articulated in a wood box breaking down the overall massing and gesturing towards Santa Monica Bay and views toward the north. The large roof deck is a private oasis for the clients to entertain and enjoy morning coffee.


The public entry sequence pulls you through the front garden leading to the entry in the heart of the house where a custom designed walnut and stainless door opens into a 2 story foyer. Above the door a ledge and new window creates back lighting for an antique water wheel selected by the client.


The middle floor contains the main living spaces increased in length by combining the two units. The central two story kitchen is washed with light from multiple skylights flooding into the adjoining living and dining rooms. Custom millwork embraces a built in couch in the family room. The pantry, storage closet and powder room are all concealed behind walnut stained veneer cabinetry.


On the third floor the master bedroom occupies the view corner while an open passage leads through the master bath and continues across the bridge looking into the living spaces below and accessing the roof deck at the rear of the house.



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Architect: Abramson Teiger Architects – Trevor Abramson, Douglas Teiger and David Pascu.

Photography: Douglas Hill


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