house no.1
Malibu, CaliforniaCondominium Conceived as a place of retreat, this home was designed to offer calm and containment for clients with full, fast-moving lives.
Set along the Pacific Coast Highway, the architecture turns inward from the noise and velocity of its surroundings, redirecting attention toward the ocean and the horizon beyond. The house acts as a sanctuary. A private world defined by solidity, quiet, and control.
A robust concrete shell forms the outer edge of the building, presenting a restrained, protective presence to the street. Openings are few and carefully shaped. Scalloped window profiles act like gills, drawing in light, air, and seasonal change while preserving privacy and shielding the interior from sound and exposure.
These apertures are tuned to orientation and use. They frame selective views, register the movement of light throughout the day, and allow the occupants to remain connected to the outside world without being overwhelmed by it.
Toward the water, the architecture softens. Glazed facades and deep openings open the home to the Pacific, dissolving the boundary between interior space and horizon. Living areas extend outward, allowing ocean, light, and sky to become part of daily life.
Material contrast reinforces this balance. The exterior is defined by the weight and permanence of concrete, constructed with a resilient, fire-resistant RSG superstructure system suited to Malibu’s environmental risks. Inside, warmer materials and controlled light create spaces that feel protective yet inviting.
The result is a home that mediates between exposure and refuge. A place designed to withstand the vulnerabilities of its setting while offering its occupants a sense of calm, safety, and retreat from the world beyond its walls.