An open floor plan layout with an emphasis on views as well as indoor/outdoor relationships is achieved without sacrificing total privacy in this renovation of a home originally built in 1957.

“Over the last ten years we have completed a half dozen or more projects with LMD Design. Clients love Luis for his creative design insights and for how well organized he is.”  —Shawn Nelson, Shawn Nelson Builders

Each level has its own experience: enter the beach level to relax in the indoor/outdoor open lounge area after a fun day at the beach. Continue up to the main level to enjoy the view, dining and entertainment. The second level houses the main bedrooms, full of natural light, creating an atmosphere for a private retreat. For the purest escape, the rooftop deck provides a year-round open air environment in this California Beach Bungalow

“My husband and I have used LMD for our last 3 projects. Luis is a brilliant architect. He is intuitive, listens and creatively blends the clients needs and desires with his own vision for the project. We live in a beach area of Los Angeles where the lots are tiny and expensive. Luis finds a way to create incredible interiors and exterior spaces within a small footprint.” —Homeowner

This 7,500sf Santa Monica property was completely remodeled with a new pool, hardscape, and landscaping, yet retains its historical significance. The existing 2,000sf Single Family Residence was substantially reconfigured to a much more contemporary look and functionality. It was also refitted with complete new exterior and interior finishes. Approximately 600sf were also added for a new Guest Suite and the existing detached garage was re-built in a different location in order to improve the use of the rear yard as well as the Indoor-Outdoor relationship.

“We highly recommend this detail orientated and highly skilled architecture firm. They reimagined our tired old 1939 house to a contemporary bungalow in a year. We used their design expertise all the way through the construction process and beyond to help with hardscapes, perimeter custom gates and a pool design.” —Homeowner

Inspired by the Pacific Ocean, this modern oceanfront home takes full advantage of the ocean views while bringing in the surroundings of the beach environment.

Glass is used to mirror not only the natural colors of the water and sand, but also to reflect the bright and unique lifestyles of Manhattan Beach.

“Very organized and on top of all issues associated with permitting. Collaborative approach to design issues. Understood all cost considerations.” — Homeowner