Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu

A Malibu house conjures up images of carefree Sundays, California surfing, and edgy coolness; and this is exactly the feeling created with Carbon Beach House, a seaside escape designed by Seattle architecture practice Olson Kundig.

Sited on a double lot on the most coveted beach in Malibu, California, this seasonal vacation home allows its owner to entertain large numbers of friends and family while maintaining a comfortable private space. The broad exterior trellises diffuse the harsh sunlight facilitating inside/outside living. The center courtyard is the core of the design with walls of glass brining the ocean views in from nearly every room in the estate.