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A Coastal House Built to Withstand Land, Sea, and Time

December 17, 2025

This coastal home shows how architecture can respond directly to land, regulation, and risk. Designed within an existing footprint, the form reflects shoreline rules, steep slopes, and long term durability in a marine environment.

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A Dark Exterior and Multi-Purpose ADU Shape This Modern Family Home

December 16, 2025

A modern home with an exaggerated gable roof also has an ADU.

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Inside a Multi-Level House That Cascades Down Towards the Water

December 15, 2025

A terraced waterfront house steps down naturally on a steep slope with sandstone walls and a green roof.

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Mid-Century Influence Meets Subtropical Living in This Home

December 15, 2025

Ground floor living spaces open directly to outdoor areas designed for everyday family life.

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A Caribbean Interior That Feels Calm, Warm, and Unforced

December 14, 2025

Living room with soaring pitched ceilings, exposed timber beams, and black framed doors that open the space to light and island views. A relaxed layout that balances scale with softness.

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A Reverse Floor Plan and Ocean Views Define This Coastal Home in California

December 14, 2025

The Cornish House by Brett Farrow Architect is a modern coastal home in Encinitas designed around ocean views and a compact trapezoidal lot.

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