Malibu Ocean View
Situated at the top of the Malibu Bluff, this Spanish Mediterranean home was comprehensively remodeled to better engage its exceptional oceanfront setting. The project reconsiders both architecture and finishes, aligning the home’s craftsmanship and material quality with the significance of its location.
Malibu Ocean View
Year
Size
7,640 sq ft
Location
Location: Malibu, CA
Services
Renovation & Remodeling
Working in close collaboration with Chapman Design, the renovation leaves virtually no surface untouched, prioritizing material integrity, refined detailing, and seamless indoor–outdoor living. Upgraded building systems, expressive plasterwork, and carefully selected natural materials support a home designed for longevity, comfort, and clarity.
Design Goals
- Elevate architectural finishes to reflect the home’s prominent oceanfront setting
- Strengthen visual and physical connections between interior spaces and the landscape
- Introduce cohesive, high-integrity materials throughout the home
- Improve thermal, acoustic, and environmental performance
- Integrate modern systems without compromising architectural character
Project Key Features & Highlights
Interior Details
- Comprehensive interior reconfiguration addressing walls, ceilings, floors, and circulation
- Engineered folding door systems in the living room and primary suite enabling seamless indoor–outdoor living
- Custom built-in storage integrated throughout the home to support daily use
- Fully integrated smart home system controlling climate, lighting, security, and entertainment
- Replacement of all windows and doors to improve thermal performance and maximize ocean views
Materials & Custom Elements
- Hand-troweled plaster walls and ceilings finished with a soap treatment
- Antique French limestone and hand-scraped European white oak flooring
- Custom kitchen plaster hood supported by weathered antique oak beams
- Moroccan tile, antique limestone pavers, and river pebble finishes in guest bathrooms
- Honed white Turkish marble countertops in kitchen and bathrooms
- Three-inch antique limestone countertops at bar areas
- Lightly patterned quartzite countertops in the laundry room
Craftsmanship Notes
- Plaster finishes applied entirely by hand to achieve depth, variation, and a shell-like luminosity
- Antique and reclaimed materials carefully integrated with new construction
- Custom cabinetry fabricated to align with architectural proportions and detailing
- Window and door upgrades executed to enhance performance without disrupting original scale
- Interior and exterior construction coordinated to maintain material and finish continuity