A house with wild 90s geometries rediscovers harmony in the simplicity of forms and material textures. The renovation of the house on 30th Street in Manhattan Beach, in the Los Angeles area of California, gives back to the owning family a bright and welcoming residence, with a revolutionized aesthetic, wrapped in a breathable wooden skin, where they can relax and host friends
The Blue Truck Studio in San Francisco, which focuses on designing "intentional spaces" that reflect the unique narrative of each inhabitant, is approached by the owning family for the renovation of a house on 30th Street in Manhattan Beach: a perfect location for a summer residence, close to the beach, but lacking in terms of style. Octagonal or triangular rooms, spaces with too distinct separations, etc
The architects revolutionize the 350 square meter home in 14 months of construction. On the outside, they envelop it in cladding made of Alaska yellow cedar, left natural; this will change over time, taking on a gray, rustic, and welcoming color. The openings have been repositioned and modified to increase the entry of light, especially with a revolving door and two large sliding glass doors. Overlooking the two courtyards of the house, the floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor allow the interior and exterior to interpenetrate
The interior spaces of the house, completely rearranged, convey calm and serenity through the simplicity of forms and smooth transitions between one environment and another. To achieve this, a central fireplace in the living room that was blocking the perception of space is removed. The house has four bedrooms and various spaces, both intimate and cozy, as well as for social moments. The garage is transformed into a game room and artistic workshop. The skin of the internal staircase, with its slats in white-painted cedar, echoes that of the exterior
