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Kansas Ave Residence

LET IT FLOW

On a quiet cul-de-sac at the edge of Santa Monica, a young family was looking to put down roots and provide their kids with plenty of space to run around. The contemporary residences is defined by large volumes strategically offset to create entry points, outdoor terraces, and shading throughout the day. A full-length boardwalk draws you through the length of the site flanked by planters of long grasses, silver sheen trees and moody path lighting.

SERVICES

Ground Up Architecture
Interior Design


🗣 A “Best of La Cantina” Winner! 🗣

 
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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA

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Our family could not be more excited about starting our lives in our new space. A space that not only looks beautiful, but is also completely functional for our family. Thank you Aaron, Harper and your amazing team!

CHRISTA MCCAFFREY — Kansas Ave Residential Client

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THE GREAT INDOORS/OUTDOORS

The main living space is anchored by a 22’ wide sliding glass door that pockets completed into a monolith of poured concrete. When closed, the space is flooded with an ever-changing light maintaining a strong connection to the exterior terrace. When fully open, the line between indoors and outdoors is not only blurred, it’s erased completely. The polished concrete floor runs continuously from the kitchen through the back yard with the door track surgically embedded into the slab.

 
 
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LOST IN THE WOOD(S)

The house is layered with custom fabricated, warm walnut millwork deliberately set against the cool of the poured concrete floors and board-formed concrete door pocket. The wide-plank oak floors provide a tonal contrast at the entry level and the upstairs bedrooms

 
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Project Team

CONTRACTOR

PHOTOGRAPHY

ENGINEERING

 
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THE WHOLE PACKAGE

Each room of the house was thoughtfully considered to compliment the exterior architecture. Oak cabinetry accents each bathroom offset by full length, gray marble slabs. Ample storage was provided wherever space allowed to ensure that the contents of family life can be tucked away when desired.

 
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