LINEAR POOL HOUSE, case study for Pacific Palisades infill

This compact modern residence maximizes indoor-outdoor living on a narrow urban lot. Organized around a private lap pool, the home balances openness and privacy with clean lines, warm materials, and layered transparency.

The ground floor emphasizes connection: floor-to-ceiling glass opens the main living spaces directly to the pool and outdoor lounge, creating a seamless flow between inside and out. A partially enclosed flex space off the kitchen serves as an office or open den.

Upstairs, three bedrooms are arranged to capture light, views, and coastal breezes. The primary suite opens to a generous covered balcony that extends the living area outward while providing shade and privacy.

Designed with efficiency in mind, the plan is well-suited for infill lots common in Southern California, offering a contemporary solution for modern family life in tight urban footprints.

OCEANSIDE RETREAT, with Leroy Street Studio

Modern outdoor area with a reflective pool, a wooden slatted wall, and a single green chair on a patio.
Modern architectural design with stone columns, a wooden lattice ceiling, and a water feature surrounded by greenery.

EDITING SUITES, completed with Marmol Radziner

Person pouring coffee in a brightly lit yellow kitchen with white countertops, a coffee machine, and a movie poster on the wall.
Modern office lounge with red couches, a person working on a laptop, and a hallway with overhead lights. A painting and TV are on the black wall.
Empty cinema with red seats and modern rectangular ceiling lights.

RAINBOW GARDEN, completed with Marmol Radziner

Community garden with people walking and raised garden beds beside a modern building.
Spacious classroom with wooden tables and stools, large windows, and art supplies on shelves.
Modern building with black corrugated metal siding, wooden accents, large windows, a metal awning, and surrounding greenery.