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address: "P.O. Box 100, Manhattan Beach, California 90267, United States"
latitude: 33.7866
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# Design+Build by South Swell

Original Houzz profile: [Design+Build by South Swell](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/design-build-by-south-swell-pfvwus-pf~25369355)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Manhattan Beach, CA
- **Serves:** Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer

Design + Build by Lazar (also operating as Design + Build by South Swell) is a signature design+build firm with a passion for innovation and artful living in Southern California.  Principal Steve Lazar brings over 25 years of experience in both design and building concepts to each of the homes he creates.  Lazar works one-on-one with his clients to create a home for them that is not only uniquely beautiful, but comfortable and functional as well.
With no predetermined “recipe” for his homes, each design evolves from the relationship between Lazar & his clients, allowing their individual style and living patterns to shape the blueprint for their home.   Each project by Lazar design+build becomes a timeless masterpiece in itself, inspiring those that interact with the space for years to come.

What is Design+Build?
Design+Build is a common practice in which a single firm is responsible for the entirety of your project, from the conceptual design through completion of construction.

Why Design+Build?  
1.Thoughtful Design: The processes of design and building should mutually inform one another.  With Lazar design+build, your design is optimized by the benefit of a builder’s insight, and your construction is executed with an unflinching respect for your plan’s architectural intricacies, yielding a customized home thoughtfully attuned to your family’s needs and its surroundings.  

2.Expedited Completion: The seamless overlapping of the design and building phases allows for speedier transition into construction.  Communication is streamlined between Lazar design+build and an established team of professional subcontractors who share a longstanding history of collaboration.  

3.Financial Control: Protect your budget by identifying building costs early on and minimizing the need for change orders.  Your plans are conceived with an informed and accurate knowledge of their cost.  No surprises.  

At Lazar design+build, we take sole accountability for the cost, timing and quality of our workmanship.

### Services Provided

- New Home Construction
- Custom Homes
- Design Build

### Areas Served

- Redondo Beach
- Manhattan Beach
- Hermosa Beach

### Typical Job Cost

4,000,000 - 10,000,000+

I specialize in building custom high end homes for my clients in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, California. If you can dream it, I can build it.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Design+Build by South Swell |
| Address | P.O. Box 100, Manhattan Beach, California 90267, United States |
| Phone | (310) 545-0145 |
| Website | http://www.designbuildbysouthswell.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 143 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/dbsouthswell
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/DBSouthSwell
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevelazardesignbuild
- Blog — http://www.designbuildbysouthswell.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Design+Build by South Swell](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/design-build-by-south-swell-pfvwus-pf~25369355)
- **Website:** http://www.designbuildbysouthswell.com
- **Phone:** (310) 545-0145

## Ideabooks

- [Manhattan Beach backyard reno](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61685122/list/manhattan-beach-backyard-reno) — 27 ideas
- [Bathroom ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61592128/list/bathroom-ideas) — 1 idea
- [Kitchen ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61592105/list/kitchen-ideas) — 1 idea

[See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/stevelazar)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Where do I find that orange tile?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Looking for bright orange appropriate for floor and wall in shower

A: Hello.  Thanks for your questions. Here is a similar tile to what we put in this Hermosa Beach home.  
http://tilebar.com/loft-flame-2x8-polished-glass-tiles.html?gdffi=007c33964f424d48a7ad54207c9a96af&gdfms=23F7ED8CA7534150B558CF40907D15E5&gclid=Cj0KEQjwx96-BRDyzY3GqcqZgcgBEiQANHd-nv8-eFkXK5M6l1\_kQP35WQpCaasGT6h8HSg4lp\_aLBcaAo1V8P8HAQ

**Q: what is around fireplace.. the hearth** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thanks for your question. This is Lompac. This natural stone is great for many uses on walls, columns, chimneys, barbeques, water features and swimming pools.

**Q: Kitchen faucet!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you tell me what faucet this is?  It is tagged as Charlestown, but I cannot find it in that collection.  Please help me find it.  Thanks!

A: Hi - Thanks for your question. Here is a similar faucet:  http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/chesapeake-kitchen-bridge-faucet-with-american-levers?utm\_source=froog&utm\_medium=cse-nc&utm\_campaign=gdf&partner=froog&gdftrk=gdfV22090\_a\_7c472\_a\_7c4382\_a\_7cRS\_d\_07KB\_d\_KS117ALX&gclid=CjwKEAiA3Ou1BRDso5XyhduuwFASJABP3PEDmrXPpog\_nEfmVXTV-\_mmriwxhT78zQUgwHXaeWBXYRoCoXzw\_wcB

**Q: Beautiful design** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love the design.  What is the tile?  Color?

A: Thanks for your question. This is Italian porcelain tile.  Here is a similar product: https://www.builddirect.com/Porcelain-Tile/Dark-Gray/ProductDisplay\_6933\_p1\_10100083.aspx?bdps=6933bsp1

**Q: Very cool.** *(in Photo Questions)*

What tile is on the floor?

A: Thank you.  This is Italian porcelain tile in dark gray.  Here is a similar product: https://www.builddirect.com/Porcelain-Tile/Dark-Gray/ProductDisplay\_6933\_p1\_10100083.aspx?bdps=6933bsp1

**Q: What type of wood is used in the tray ceiling?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thanks for your question.  The tray ceiling is made out of reclaimed East Coast barn wood.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*