Montalba Architects prioritises connection to nature at Manhattan Beach House

A slender pool lined with a "vertical garden" features in an oceanfront home in southern California designed by US studio Montalba Architects.
The house is located within a dense, beachside neighbourhood in Manhattan Beach outside of Los Angeles. Designed for a couple who are long-time residents of the area, the dwelling is imbued with a sense of calm and a connection to the outdoors.
Facades were covered in stucco and western cedar
"Manhattan Beach House is intended to provide a spacious, peace