Photo © Art Gray

Photo © Art Gray

Photo © Art Gray

Surfhouse, Hermosa Beach, CA

Architect: XTEN Architecture

This residence appears as an abstract block of ebonized cedar a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean in Hermosa Beach. The site is very small. While typical lots in the area measure 120’ x 40’, the allowable building area for the residence measures just 33’ x 24’. The project budget was equally restrictive, with the project being constructed for approximately $310 per square foot.

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