An escape from the urban environment, beach house features three bedrooms and two and a half baths situated on a remote site on the west cost. An emphasis on being outside and engaged with nature lends to large living spaces and openness to the water, while bedrooms are simply for respite.

Constructed with a continuous insulation rainscreen, the interior framing remains exposed to provide warmth even in the colder months. Downstairs features a kitchen and living space, as well as an outdoor shower to rinse off after time at the beach. Upstairs features three bedrooms and a large viewing deck. Further down the property a fire pit neighbors the beach allowing late night stargazing.

Location: West Coast, USA

Size: 1,300 sf

Medium: Architecture

Role: Architect