534 Altair Place

Marta Perlas, AIA, Architect :: Charles Elliot, Landscape Architecture :: Modernist Beach House :: Just off Abbot Kinney, four blocks from the ocean, this Nice Modernist beach house combines a minimalist aesthetic with warm natural materials, hardwood floors and abundant natural light. The scale is pedestrian-friendly, in keeping with the neighborhood context, and outdoor decks and gardens greet passers by. Orthogonal penetrations counterbalance the traditional roofline and butt-glazed corner windows offset classic wood casements, creating an exciting interplay of old and new. The L-shaped open plan of the first floor connects kitchen, breakfast, living and dining rooms, with walls of windows and a continuous linear skylight. Upstairs, a sky-lit gable frames two loft-like bedrooms, with a vertical tower forming the bonus room in between. As the designer?s own home, no expense has been spared in the meticulous detailing of the space, including the finest stainless steel appliances, fixtures and fittings. 3 BR, 2 BA, 2,023 SF.