Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac in a private southern California beach community, this house occupies a site with spectacular vistas of the Pacific Ocean. The compound is entered along a fifty-foot long sustainable-growth hardwood (ipe) wall. (Photography: Roger Davies)

Materials such as Concrete, Rheinzink and Texas Limestone come together at the sculptural entrance. © Matthew Millman
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The heart of the house is a double-height great room encompassing family living, dining and kitchen. Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass pivot doors and expansive glazing, the dining room at this modern home is airy and light. © Matthew Millman

Rich earthy materials in a neutral palette are used throughout. © Matthew Millman
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In the main living area, bold floor-to-ceiling glass-doors define the room. (Photography by Matthew Millman)
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The site is a deep, narrow, one-acre hillside property in Beverly Hills. (Photography by EYRC Architects)
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Oversized sliding glass doors pocket completely away to dissolve the physical boundaries between interior and exterior, creating an uninterrupted flow from the rear courtyard through the main living space to the pool area, all against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. (Photography: Miranda Brackett)

The main garden space includes a pool, with an adjacent sitting area with fireplace sheltered by a roof canopy. (Photography: Miranda Brackett)
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The house dissolves the barriers between indoors and out by integrating sliding doors and operable windows to facilitate natural ventilation. (Photography by Lance Gerber)

The entry sequence was designed to create privacy: a mature olive tree sits in the entry courtyard, providing small glimpses of the Ocean beyond while entering the house. (Photography: Chang Kim)

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The garage connects visually to the interior, showcasing the owner's car collection on the inside. © Matthew Millman
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From the motor court, the entrance walkway and garden are flanked by a rust-colored wall of hand-trowelled plaster. © Matthew Millman
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