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A Sophisticated Beachfront Home in Venice Beach, California

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Dan Brunn Architecture built this striking home in a region of Venice Beach already noted for outstanding modern architecture.

Giant shutters on the side are fully movable for privacy when needed, while still providing panoramic beach views.

The clients are both professional photographers, and their home is also a public showcase for their work.

Unlike many in this part of Venice Beach, they live and work here year-round.

So the home is no beach cottage, but a professional live-work space.

A shared office space overlooks a small grass courtyard, giving a breath of fresh air while working on the computer.

Interestingly, this same plot of grass also opens onto a wide open bathroom

The wall on the other side of the grass can be closed off for privacy during the summer season when there might be people around.

Two sides of the building have open walls, the first of which facing the beach and the other facing a public walkway that borders the home’s property.

Two floors have the potential to be turned into a gallery or party space, with only the top story being exclusively private.

A private deck off the upstairs bedroom is a pared-down space that echoes the serene and simple view beyond.

The detailing throughout is perfectionist in its scrupulous minimalism.

The result is a sleek and sophisticated live-work home for two photographers all in black and white – like an old photograph.