Contrary to what some believe, contemporary design and timeless design are not mutually exclusive. Located on a corner property, just blocks from the Pacific ocean sits a modern home for a modern couple. Leveraging a subdued exterior palette, thick limestone walls anchor the lower profile of the home's foundation. Above a terraced base, a series of bright plaster volumes are separated from one another by punctuations of large expanses of glass. One such aperture is carved from one of the largest volumes to reveal an elevated covered entry and an expansive pocketing window.
The interiors of the home parallel the exterior architectural language. What begins as a bright diffusion of light and plush textures on the upper level descends into more ambient tones and rugged textures on the ground level. If anything, the interiors of the home distill the subdued palette of the exterior even further. What is spared in color is extravagantly poured into soft textures and lush details. From the custom-colored plaster to the exquisite Italian linen sheers and vintage lighting fixtures, every detail weaves an enchanting tapestry of sophisticated and contemporary living.
The most surprising feature of the home is found not on the top level, but at the ground floor of the home. Located in the void beneath the second level's hovering white volume and concealed behind a vertical screen is a 44 foot long pool. Visitors to the home discover the pool's existence only upon seeing it through the glass enclosed gym, which opens seamlessly to the pool deck in a waterside wellness hub. Adjacent to the gym is a moody wine cellar, lounge, and theater. A one ton block of raw edged limestone brings nature deeper into this level and anchors the cellar, while custom brass and leather slings elegantly display the client's world class collection.
Ultimately, the DN Residence is a study of graceful continuity that reflects its cosmopolitan occupants and that will surely stand the test of time.
