A dense concentration of design talent, uniquely varied topography, and one of the world's most pleasant climates have made Southern California a crucible of architectural innovation. There, forward-looking clients respond to dramatic modern interpretations of form and site that capitalize on natural light and magnificent ocean views, perch delicately on steeply graded land, or maximize privacy on a sliver of a city lot.
Thirty of the best designs by the most creative firms portray the diversity of Southern California's architecture. Author Sam Lubell draws examples from Montecito to San Diego and the arid conditions of Joshua Tree to illustrate the wide range of responses to geography, budget, and space. Featured architects include Barbara Bestor, Belzberg, Griffin Enright, Lorcan O'Herlihy, Michele Saee, the Office of Mobile Design, and Predock Frane, among others.
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ON CLIFF'S EDGE
Belzberg Architects | Skyline Residence | Los Angeles 2008
Johnston Marklee | Hill House | Pacific Palisades 2004
Callas Shortridge Architects | Rochman House | Los Angeles 2000
Predock Frane Architects | Twin Houses | Pacific Palisades 2008
Escher GuneWardena Architecture | Jamie House | Pasadena 2000
Safdie Rabines Architects | Tree House | San Diego 2000
URBAN INNOVATIONS
XTEN Architecture | Surfhouse | Hermosa Beach 2007
John Friedman Alice Kimm | King Residence | Santa Monica 2008
Steffen Leisner/Syntax | 1+3=1 House | Venice 2006
Lloyd Russell | R3 Triangle Building | San Diego 2006
Touraine Richmond Architects | One-Window House | Venice 2005
Michele Saee | Linnie House | Venice 2005
RADICAL TRANSFORMATIONS
Techentin Buckingham Architecture | Los Feliz Residence | Los Angeles 2008
Daly Genik | 823 Palms | Venice 2009
Studio Pali Fekete Architects | Beuth Residence | West Hollywood 2005
Tighe Architecture | Tigertail | Brentwood 2007
Steven Lombardi | 330 Neptune | Encinitas 2008
Neil M. Denari Architects | Alan-Voo House | Culver City 2007
OPEN AND AIRY
Abramson Teiger Architects | Kelly House | Brentwood 2006
Griffin Enright Architects | Point Dume Residence | Malibu 2007
Barbara Bestor Architecture | Marco Place | Venice 2009
Steven Ehrlich | 700 Palms Residence | Venice 2005
Jonathan Segal | Lemperle Residence | La Jolla 2008
ENVIRONMENTALLY MINDED
Sander Architects | Residence for a Briard | Culver City 2007
Office of Mobile Design | Seatrain | Los Angeles 2003
Pugh + Scarpa Architects | Solar Umbrella House | Venice 2005
Taalman Koch Architecture | Off-Grid ItHouse | Pioneertown 2007
MOUNTAINSIDE RETREATS
agps.architecture | Topanga Ranch | Topanga Canyon 2004
Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects | Jai House | Calabasas 2004
Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects | Montecito Residence | Montecito 2008
Kanner Architects | Malibu 5 | Malibu 2006
Aleks Istanbullu Architects | Lago Vista | Beverly Hills 2007
