Architectural, Single Family Residence - REDONDO BEACH, CA

Patrick Tighe, FAIA, Architect Redondo Beach House. An attractive alternative to the perils of big city living, a quiet beach community 20-minutes from LAX. Here everyone knows their neighbors, children walk to school and people enjoy an early California lifestyle. Half a mile from the ocean, a collaboration between a successful graphic designer with deep family roots in the neighborhood and the award-winning internationally-renowned architect. Driven by a European sensibility yet infinitely sculptural. Grounded to the lushly-landscaped site, evocative of the Greek countryside, with mature fruit-bearing trees and respectful of the classical elements: earth, air, fire, and water. The architecture is playful and futuristic, with expressive faceted volumes, complex trapezoidal shapes, and folded metal planes. Supremely livable and perfect for entertaining, with a central courtyard, large cooks kitchen, lap pool, fireplaces, outdoor Cabana and roof decks with panoramic views toward ocean and mountains. High-end finishes: floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, hardwood floors, stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, specialty fixates and fittings. A powerful artistic statement: a new sculpturalism connected to the past and optimistic about the future.