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S W E E T D I G S | 2 4 T H P L A C E H E R M O S A P erched at the summit of a quiet residential street in Hermosa Beach, a striking contemporary home emerges anew from the site of a family's setback—its angular lines and soaring glass walls a testament to resil- ience and thoughtful design. The approximately 5,729-square-foot residence represents more than just keen luxury design; for its owner it's a deeply personal project. AN UNBRIDLED VISION Designer Danielle Terrasi knows this site in detail—she and her family had lived here before fire consumed the interior of the origi- nal home, leaving only the shell and the site's extraordinary potential. "It was devastating," she recalls, "but it also gave us the opportunity to recapture the 180-degree ocean views." And a chance to offer an unfettered version of what the site could be. "It's very rare for me to have a project where I have full control," she points out. "It was very free, and a lot of fun—like a dream come true." The result is a spacious three-level luxury residence that maximizes both vistas and versatility for contemporary family living. The designer brought the vision, and a development company brought the execution. "We worked seamlessly, hand in hand," says developer Nick Lind of Revere Real Estate, an end-to-end development and construction firm that creates custom residences in well-heeled coastal communities. "Danielle had an incredible vision, and we were the way to bring it to life." The driver behind the major design decisions was cinematic panoramic views, stretching from Palos Verdes to Santa Monica Bay. "The designer maxed out, to the inch, the height limit," says real estate agent Mark Leddy. This, in tandem with the hilltop topography allows for views to flow from all sides of the home. "Rather than just having the bookend views, which is very common in ocean view homes—there are views to the north, views to the south, and the entire view on the western wall of the house." To make the most of these, Terrasi posi- tioned main living spaces on the uppermost floor, creating an open-concept great room where living, dining and a chef's kitchen flow together. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors by Win-Dor erase the boundaries between inside and out. Similarly, the main kitchen window accordions open completely, revealing counter- tops that extend from interior to exterior, "like a trendy restaurant bar," the designer points out. "There's something about being up there and seeing the ocean that just lets you exhale," Terrasi explains. "You release what- ever you had and feel grateful for the life you A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N 52 DIGS.NET | 7.25.25