The Ehrman/Coombs beach house in Santa Monica, CA, uses the colors and textures of its surroundings for privacy and light. Los Angeles-based architect Steven Ehrlich designed the three-story beach house, a tall and narrow structure that stands proud among the small, neighboring beach shacks. Maple floors, raw sisal and sandstone terraces adopt the appearance and textures of sand. The green stucco of the fireplace and the external walls evoke the changing colors of the sea. Ehrlich's Santa Monica beach house uses the colours and textures of its surroundings to ensure privacy and light. The Ehr...
