Elemental Beauty

Newport Beach, CA

It was an absolute privilege to work on the vision for this home for this family, and to know our efforts contribute to their joy, delight and connection. It’s why we’re so passionate about what we do. Designed to be the ultimate family home, every inch of the parcel was utilized, with plenty of room for indoor/outdoor living, including a pool, fire pit, multiple conversation areas, a large lawn, and even a sport court. The family entertains with other families and friends several times a week, and the home is able to “open up” to create a seamless entertaining space with even music coverage inside and out.

We are particularly proud of the coordination on this project between our team and the millworker in achieving the nearly-invisible look of the James Small Aperture speakers in the tongue-and-groove wood ceilings. We worked closely to not only align the speakers so they landed at the center of each plank of wood, but to also make sure the round openings were perfectly milled out to achieve the flush speaker grille look. The grilles were then painted to match the finished wood.