Patrick Brickman

Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living

John Martinelli

Photography by Patrick Brickman

Santa Monica Beach House, Evens Architects - View from street Photo by Manolo Langis

Holger Obenaus Photography

Built in 1920 as a summer cottage-by-the-sea, this classic, north Laguna cottage long outlived its original owners. Now, refreshed and restored, the home echos with the soul of the early 20th century, while giving its surf-focused family the essence of 21st century modern living. Timeless textures of cedar shingles and wood windows frame the modern interior, itself accented with steel, stone, and sunlight. The best of yesterday and the sensibility of today brought together thoughtfully in a good marriage. Photo by Chad Mellon

Sam Guidry, Architect, NCARB

View of the entry to the beach house. Stacked concrete boxes are shifted to create a space for the door and main entry stair. Photo: Jane Messenger

Essex Construction and Development, Inc.

Todd Miller, QMA Architects & Planners, QMA Design+Build, LLC Ocean City NJ