Farmhouse by the Sea

Farmhouse by the Sea

It’s hard to imagine now, but this luminous contemporary farmhouse began as a tired 1950s rancher, dark and worn, with none of the character that made the era iconic. Cramped and dreary, it had little space for a growing family to truly make a home.

Working closely with the owners, we reimagined the structure inside and out. The design became a collection of thoughtfully organized volumes, filled with light and open to the views beyond. Every space was shaped to support the rhythms of family life while embracing the warmth of the California sun.

This home was featured on the cover of Design OC Fall/Winter 2017

"Anders created exactly what we were looking for, he transformed the entire house into an ideal living space for our family -- we love the way it all turned out!"

Veronica, Homeowner

Working closely with the owners we set out to create a luminous collection of thoughtfully organized volumes that form a backdrop for their daily family life, while embracing the sunlight and view beyond.

Intimate moments are found within and without the house where a smaller, more personal scale is celebrated. The sitting area in the great room, and the steps of the entry courtyard are just a few of these special moments that bring detail and texture within reach of the family.

Giving the house some height is always a challenge in Laguna, but we were able to work within the code restrictions and make it feel like a new home, while protecting neighbors views.

A view through the home to the setting sun and the glow of the fire pit makes this protected courtyard a perfect retreat from which to enjoy the coming sunset.

The setting sun is a welcome dinner companion as evening falls across the great room, filling the home with the amber glow of twilight. Open, luminous, and organized for easy living, the home embraces family and guest alike, offering a variety of spatial moments and that make for a rich living experience.