AAHA Studio

The main living spaces flow seamlessly with the outdoor covered dining space, creating the ideal space for entertaining.

Drawing on mid-century influences with clean, contemporary lines, this five bedroom, four bath home provides ample space for live, work, and play. One of the primary objectives for the house was to give every interior space a meaningful connection to the outdoors. Each deck or terrace is an extension of the interior space allowing for a seamless flow throughout the home while the roof deck is a reprieve from he city lights allowing a peak at the stars on a clear night.

The shinning star really being the indoor atrium. This lets so much natural light into the middle of the home, which is always a big problem on a narrow urban infill lot. The feel of this space really transports you and merges an industrial flare of steel and glass with the clean and bright beach inspired interiors.

The client really wanted the primary bedroom and bathroom to feel like a high-end hotel – an oasis from their busy outside lives. The problem was the allocated space was on the smaller side. As a solution we decided to have the room, office and closet blur together into one free flowing space. By opening the closet to the room and having all built in millwork that created the headboard for the primary bed as well as a frame for the vanity the room really took on another dimension.

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.

Natural light and flow defined every decision. A striking glazed atrium draws daylight deep into the narrow lot, merging industrial details with a bright coastal palette. Expansive pocket doors open the kitchen, dining, and living areas directly to the outdoor patio, dining space, and pool, blurring boundaries between interior and exterior. Oak battens, wood panels, natural large format tiles, and textured plaster finishes establish warmth and tactility, balancing refinement with durability.

The powder room incorporates an integrated stone sink in black travertine with a honed finish and asymmetric faucet from Cocoon

The kitchen features a large center island and dining nook, making it the perfect gathering space as the heart of the home.

Originally built in 1963, our clients wanted an updated functional space without adding to the square footage of the space. Despite earlier renovations veiling it’s character, the homes solid structure and cantilevered design acted as an excellent canvas. We transformed a dated dwelling into a modern retreat while celebrating it’s architectural heritage.