A 1970s Bungalow Is Transformed Into a Breezy Beach House in California
Architect David Montalba creates an oceanfront hangout where an extended family can enjoy the sand as their living room.
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A sea breeze wafts through Janette Sosothikul’s home in Oxnard, California, ruffling the curtains as her grandkids bound in from the dunes for a game of Ping-Pong. Arrayed on three floors, with wall-to-wall glass sliders along the ocean facade and a skylit stairwell, the house is both an extension of the beach and an airy backdrop for family gatherings.
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Kelly Vencill Sanchez
Contributing Editor
Dwell's Los Angeles-based contributing editor, Kelly has also written about design and architecture for Architectural Digest, Coastal Living and Luxe.
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