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Contemporary and sleek were design keywords for L'Esperance on this
project. "We wanted to have a wow factor but also extremely clean," he
explains. In the kitchen, he utilized a light-hued grainy material, man-
made and designed for longevity alongside good looks. "It will really
stand the test of time," offers L'Esperance. Setting the stage in the master
bathroom is a mosaic of tile, a glossy Ann Sacks mosaic among them. "It's
a real show-stopper," he says of the room. "It's more like a spa because
you can walk in and out of this huge shower. It's an open but private
experience." e master bathroom continues Olesinski's dialogue with the
view. Situated on the home's southwest corner, a strategic placement of
windows—most of them spanning floor to ceiling—let in a kaleidoscope
of natural hues and skyscapes throughout the day and evening.
"We favor a very warm and welcoming Modernism," says Olesinski
of he and Linden's overall aesthetic. It's an approach this project
displays to the max. On the exterior, crisp geometric shapes, such as
a flat overhanging roof that gives the appearance of a
concrete slab, are wrapped in glass and softened with
earthy materials: in this case, exterior siding made of
engineered cedar, preferred to keep the soft wood locked
in place, and topped with an Enviro stain to protect the
wood and enhance its tones. Desert landscaping and a
palm tree along the curbside are additional welcome
notes, as is a wide staircase that leads to the front door.
"It's definitely something that you can be proud of," says
McKeown of the finished product.
Having worked for famed South Bay Modernist Pat
Killen at his firm, Studio 9one2, for a few years earlier
in his career, Olesinski is more than adept at putting
together the elements to make a standout California
beachside home, one that is striking while utterly livable,
with this residence yet another example. "We truly and
firmly believe that a good building will improve peoples'
lives," Olesinski says of his and Linden's design mission.
"Our goal is that when we finish a building, the owners
can't possibly fathom living any where else."
