OCEANFRONT

OCEANFRONT, sitting directly on the ocean in Newport Beach, this home takes a pretty straightforward approach: let the architecture frame the view. The clean, linear exterior is softened by warm wood ceilings, natural stone, and plenty of glass, giving the house a modern feel without making it feel cold. Inside, the same palette carries through, with the materials doing most of the work and the ocean becoming the backdrop. The design is carefully pared back so nothing competes with the setting, while deep overhangs, terraces, and open corners give the house a strong connection to the outdoors. It’s modern coastal architecture done in a way that feels calm, considered, and built around the site rather than simply placed on it.