My Bed As Art

In honor of a hard-earned Labor Day weekend, we're taking a look at the most restful part of the home - the bed.

Topanga Sanctuary

 Modern sanctuary nestled within a sea of trees and surrounded by the staggering natural beauty of endless manicured grounds, a running stream and blissful quietness.  Rustic minimalist design with floor to ceiling windows that let the light flood the interior while seamlessly blending the internal space with the tranquility of the outdoor surroundings.  Open floor plan and high ceilings enhance the voluminous feeling and create a spacious and bright interior.  Bulthaup kitchen with Gagganeau appliances, elm veneer cabinets and stainless steel handles. European fixtures, Philip Stark tubs, marble counters and white oak floors. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, media room, office, living and dining room.

1126 Parkway Trail, Topanga

for sale $3,095,000

contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

A Glimpse at the WAF 2013 Shortlist :: Display

Denmark's Aquarium - The Blue Planet :: 3XN :: Denmark

 This week in our on-going series focusing on The World Architecture Festival's 2013 Shortlist, we look at selections from the Display category.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center :: Weiss/Manfredi Architects :: United States of America

The Warratah Studio :: studio505 Pty Ltd :: Australia

Malibu Colony :: John Lautner, AIA

John Lautner's Stevens' House (1968) is an architectural masterpiece on the beach in the famed Malibu Colony. This striking architectural is situated on approx. 37 feet of sandy beach with a large beach deck, grassy yard and swimming pool. Built of wood and concrete, Lautner created the five-bedroom structure to resemble waves. After undergoing a significant restoration that bridges the past to the present, this California State Cultural Landmark is a one of a kind treasure that has become a symbol of Lautner's work and the Malibu coastline.

78 Malibu Colony Road, Malibu

for sale $22,000,000

contact us to request a showing :: 310.275.1000

The Mhouse :: XTEN Architecture

XTEN Architecture's Mhouse. This published and celebrated Venice home offers the perfect blend of design and function. Built around a spacious center courtyard oriented to keep cool in the warmer months while radiant heat under poured concrete floors warms the home in the winter. Flexible spaces for living & working, large art walls and generous master suite that leads to a comfortable roof deck with views. The metal galvelum panels that clad the home’s exterior are comprised of 80% recycled content. Conveniently located in the Golden Triangle with close access to Abbot Kinney, shops , restaurants, the Beach and LAX.
Architect: XTEN
Property Site: http://www.925Howard.com 

925 Howard Street, Venice

for sale $2,575,000

exclusively represented by deasy/penner&partners

Coleman Eisner :: 310.963.0363

Mike Deasy :: 310.275.1000

My Outdoor Kitchen As Art

As the dog days of summer drag on, and the pull of the outdoors shows no sign of relenting, we take a look at some enticing outdoor kitchens.

A Glimpse at the WAF 2013 Shortlist :: Completed Buildings - Multi-Unit Housing

28th Street Apartments :: Koning Eizenberg Architecture, Inc. :: United States

This week in our on-going series focusing on The World Architecture Festival's 2013 Shortlist, we look at selections from the Multi-Unit Housing category.

8 Flats Low-Cost Renovation :: Miralles Tagliabue EMBT :: Spain

One Eagle Place :: Eric Parry Architects :: United Kingdom