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12.14.2018
T
e walk streets of Manhattan
Beach are an idyllic wonder.
Set along the Pacific Ocean,
the area offers the Southern
California ideal, between
spending leisured days at the
beach or exploring its charmed
downtown, both within brief
walking distance. Also in this part of town is a
colorful combination of luxe home sles—from
Mediterranean and beach-bungalow traditional
to sharply modern.
A new residence has just joined the mix. Set
along the spacious 16th Street walk street, the
three-story home by Silicon Bay Development is a
glossy new neighbor, designed to make the most
of the surrounding boun of ocean, sunshine
and good living. Just over 4,000 square feet,
the four-bedroom home has a plum location—
about 500 feet from the sand and a five-minute
walk to downtown—and abundant views. "e
orientation of the lot allows for a really unique,
southwest whitewater view of Manhattan Beach
and Hermosa, including the pier," says Silicon
Bay founder Christian Salceda.
e home's exterior is a sophisticated fusion of
glass and Petersen brick—a distinctive material
with a pale, horizontal orientation that adds
earthy texture to the home's clean-cut profile.
"ere's not a single house in Manhattan Beach,
and maybe one house in L.A., that's ever used
Petersen brick," says Silicon Bay President Ryan
Schlee. Imported from Denmark, the coal-fired
bricks are hear in the face of intense weather
conditions, making them a practical pick as well.
Stucco and aluminum cladding complete the
exterior, which was carefully designed for low-
maintenance longevi. "Being by the beach, we
opted for durable materials," points out Salceda.
"e house will look pristine in 10 years from
now, even though it's ocean adjacent."
Consistent with Silicon Bay's portfolio of sleek
Westside and South Bay homes, this one has been
decked with an elevator and full automation,
from lighting and window shades to sound and
securi. All included to make the home a turnkey
proposition, says Schlee: "You don't have to buy
all this extra stuff once you move into the house."
e home's striking exterior is equally matched by
a standout interior—an elegant place studded with
creative, high-tone details, where a vibrant backdrop
of sea and sky is rarely out of sight. "As we started
framing the house," says Schlee, "we realized that
not only does the house have a north view, but the
view to the south, to Palos Verdes, was phenomenal."
Plans were reworked to make the entire top floor—
the centerpiece of the house—truly open; a space
that spans an airy dining room, island kitchen and
fireplaced living room. A mammoth viewing
