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Type
Residential
Location
Manhattan Beach, CA
Date
2010
Team
Lisa Little, Emily White, Christopher Day
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A 2900 square foot residential remodel in Manhattan Beach reverses the traditional location of public and private space, orienting the entire second floor toward the hilltop view. A double height entry with asymmetric staircase provides a visual connection between floors while transferring light to the lower floor living area.
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Collaborators
Photographer
Art Gray