Our clients are seasoned home renovators. Their Malibu oceanside property was the second project JRP had undertaken for them. After years of renting and the age of the home, it was becoming prevalent the waterfront beach house, needed a facelift. Our clients expressed their desire for a clean and contemporary aesthetic with the need for more functionality. After a thorough design process, a new spatial plan was essential to meet the couple’s request. This included developing a larger master suite, a grander kitchen with seating at an island, natural light, and a warm, comfortable feel to blend with the coastal setting. Demolition revealed an unfortunate surprise on the second level of the home: Settlement and subpar construction had allowed the hillside to slide and cover structural framing members causing dangerous living conditions. Our design team was now faced with the challenge of creating a fix for the sagging hillside. After thorough evaluation of site conditions and careful planning, a new 10’ high retaining wall was contrived to be strategically placed into the hillside to prevent any future movements. With the wall design and build completed — additional square footage allowed for a new laundry room, a walk-in closet at the master suite. Once small and tucked away, the kitchen now boasts a golden warmth of natural maple cabinetry complimented by a striking center island complete with white quartz countertops and stunning waterfall edge details. The open floor plan encourages entertaining with an organic flow between the kitchen, dining, and living rooms. New skylights flood the space with natural light, creating a tranquil seaside ambiance. New custom maple flooring and ceiling paneling finish out the first floor. Downstairs, the ocean facing Master Suite is luminous with breathtaking views and an enviable bathroom oasis. The master bath is modern and serene, woodgrain tile flooring and stunning onyx mosaic tile channel the golden sandy Malibu beaches. The minimalist bathroom includes a generous walk-in closet, his & her sinks, a spacious steam shower, and a luxurious soaking tub. Defined by an airy and spacious floor plan, clean lines, natural light, and endless ocean views, this home is the perfect rendition of a contemporary coastal sanctuary. PROJECT DETAILS: • Style: Contemporary • Colors: White, Beige, Yellow Hues • Countertops: White Ceasarstone Quartz • Cabinets: Bellmont Natural finish maple; Shaker style • Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Polished Chrome • Lighting Fixtures: Pendent lighting in Master bedroom, all else recessed • Flooring: Hardwood - Natural Maple Tile – Ann Sacks, Porcelain in Yellow Birch • Tile/Backsplash: Glass mosaic in kitchen • Other Details: Bellevue Stand Alone Tub Photographer: Andrew, Open House VC

Under-lighting on each step not only provides safety but romantic ambiance at night, emphasizing the curve of the entryway staircase. The risers are constructed of re-purposed French farmhouse wood, which was used extensively throughout the home. The treads are limestone. Photo by Brian Gassell

This stair landing features a custom stair runner, stair railing, and wood floors, which we can't get enough of!

This stair landing features a window niche, recessed lighting, a custom stair runner and stair railing, and wood floors, which we can't get enough of!

Gregory Dean Photography

Photography by Matthew Momberger

Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz

Photos : Crocodile Creative Builder/Developer : Quiniscoe Homes

This stair is one of our favorites from 2018, it’s truly a masterpiece! Custom walnut rails, risers & skirt with wrought iron balusters over a 3-story concrete circular stair carriage. The magnitude of the stair combined with natural light, made it difficult to convey its pure beauty in photographs. Special thanks to Sawgrass Construction for sharing some of their photos with us to post along with ours.

Photography: Eric Staudenmaier

Welcome to a harmonious blend of form and function, where the timeless elegance of mid-century modern design meets the visionary touches of Rudolph Schindler. This ADU, meticulously crafted by Natasha Jansz Design in collaboration with architect Mark Nichols of MNichols Design, redefines compact living with style and sophistication. Key Features: Iconic Aesthetics: Embrace clean lines, natural materials, and an open, airy layout inspired by the mid-century modern ethos. Schindler's Influence: Experience innovative space utilization and indoor-outdoor fluidity, hallmarks of Rudolph Schindler’s architectural genius. Thoughtful Design: Every detail, from the bespoke cabinetry to the curated color palette, reflects Natasha Jansz’s dedication to creating beautiful, functional spaces. Architectural Expertise: Benefit from the architectural brilliance of Mark Nichols, whose expertise ensures a seamless integration of form and function. Step inside and find yourself transported to a space where past and present seamlessly converge, offering a serene retreat that celebrates both style and substance. *Photography by Amy Bartlem

This monumental-floating staircase is set in a square space that rises through the home’s full height (three levels) where 4” oak treads are gracefully supported by black-painted solid stringers; these cantilevered stringers and the absence of risers allows for the natural light to inundate all surrounding interior spaces, making this staircase a wonderful architectural focal point. CSC 1976-2022 © Century Stair Company ® All rights reserved.

An open stairwell of European oak zigzags three stories, from the second floor to the spacious basement entertainment zone. The Village at Seven Desert Mountain—Scottsdale Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Cullum Homes Interiors: Ownby Design Landscape: Greey | Pickett Photographer: Dino Tonn https://www.drewettworks.com/the-model-home-at-village-at-seven-desert-mountain/

Ground Level to Second Level Monorail Stair

Most people who have lived in Auckland for a long time remember The Heritage Grand Tearoom, a beautiful large room with an incredible high-stud art-deco ceiling. So we were beyond honoured to be a part of this, as projects of these types don’t come around very often. Because The Heritage Grand Tea Room is a Heritage site, nothing could be fixed into the existing structure. Therefore, everything had to be self-supporting, which is why everything was made out of steel. And that’s where the first challenge began. The first step was getting the steel into the space. And due to the lack of access through the hotel, it had to come up through a window that was 1500x1500 with a 200 tonne mobile crane. We had to custom fabricate a 9m long cage to accommodate the steel with rollers on the bottom of it that was engineered and certified. Once it was time to start building, we had to lay out the footprints of the foundations to set out the base layer of the mezzanine. This was an important part of the process as every aspect of the build relies on this stage being perfect. Due to the restrictions of the Heritage building and load ratings on the floor, there was a lot of steel required. A large part of the challenge was to have the structural fabrication up to an architectural quality painted to a Matte Black finish. The last big challenge was bringing both the main and spiral staircase into the space, as well as the stanchions, as they are very large structures. We brought individual pieces up in the elevator and welded on site in order to bring the design to life. Although this was a tricky project, it was an absolute pleasure working with the owners of this incredible Heritage site and we are very proud of the final product.

This staircase between the lower level and the main level showcases a glass railing imbedded in limestone with stair lights on the right and Venetian plaster on the left. Montana ledgestone columns are surrounded by Honduran mahogany. Carpet is organic wool.

The black walnut slide/stair is completed! The install went very smoothly. The owners are LOVING it! It’s the most unique project we have ever put together. It’s a 33-ft long black walnut slide built with 445 layers of cross-laminated layers of hardwood and I completely pre-assembled the slide, stair and railing in my shop. Last week we installed it in an amazing round tower room on an 8000 sq ft house in Sacramento. The slide is designed for adults and children and my clients who are grandparents, tested it with their grandchildren and approved it. 33-ft long black walnut slide #slide #woodslide #stairslide #interiorslide #rideofyourlife #indoorslide #slidestair #stairinspo #woodstairslide #walnut #blackwalnut #toptreadstairways #slideintolife #staircase #stair #stairs #stairdesign #stacklamination #crosslaminated