Residential
Malibu, California

2023

an artist 's impression of a kitchen with a round table and chairs .

In this renovation of a Malibu home, we created simplicity and cohesion in the large property. With soft, calm materials and simple forms, the house is redesigned to juxtapose with the semi-wild, organic language of the garden, offering both a break from it and a framing of it.

a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets

This interior project began as an exterior one. To reduce water use on a large property in Malibu, we converted large swaths of lawn back to their native chaparral, replacing thirsty grass with drought-tolerant natives. This informed the concept for the house—rather than competing with the garden, we simplified and paired back the interior of the house to compliment it.

a kitchen with a sink and a lot of windows
there is a table and chairs in the middle of the room .

The main floors of the house are finished with oak, while the five different bathrooms each have a different type of concrete.

a bathroom with a bathtub and a stool
there is a large wooden table and chairs in the attic .
a black and white floor plan of a house with a dining table and chairs .
a painting is hanging on a wall in a hallway

In addition to designing and managing construction, we also sourced and installed fixtures, furnishings, and equipment, including art and furniture.

Photographer: Andrew Kenney