An extraordinary beachfront house with biophilic accents in Southern California

PHOTOGRAPHER Yoshihiro Makino

This fabulous beachfront house was designed by Brandon Architects in collaboration with Hawk + Co., overlooking Strand Beach in Dana Point, Southern California.

PHOTOGRAPHER Yoshihiro Makino

Inside this home, you will find clean lines and organic forms inspired by the cliffs and rolling waves, creating a harmonious balance.

Biophilic accents integrated throughout invite a constant connection with nature, making this home a unique retreat.

PHOTOGRAPHER Yoshihiro Makino

PHOTOGRAPHER Yoshihiro Makino

Throughout the project, a Feng Shui master reviewed the home to ensure optimal energy flow. Given that the entire back side of the home, the team focused on preventing the “good energy from leaving through the back door”.

PHOTOGRAPHER Yoshihiro Makino

By adhering to Feng Shui principles, the goal is to keep the energy entertained and stay within the home, resulting in success, fortune, love, and family longevity.

PHOTOGRAPHER Yoshihiro Makino

To achieve this, many of the expressions representing nature were abstracted: a bonsai-filled foyer floats through the entry windows, obscuring where Nature stops and the home begins.

PHOTOGRAPHER Yoshihiro Makino

Once inside, shiny surfaces such as smoked mirrors and luminescent chandeliers glitter in the sun and direct the perspective upwards to the second story to keep the energy within the home.

PHOTOGRAPHER Yoshihiro Makino

This fabulous oceanfront dwelling boasts opulent details at every turn, from the designer furnishings to the luxurious main bedroom suite with its large shower that frames views of the ocean.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Yoshihiro Makino