We all know there's a big difference between seeing a photo and experiencing something in real life. This is especially true in architecture. Often, a photo is unable to capture the magic of experiencing a space. Other times, it's the reverse.

This 1,400 square foot home proves that a small footprint can have a big impact. We are thrilled to announce that our HT Residence is the recipient of an Honor Award and a Committee on the Environment (COTE) Award.

As an art form, the still life allows an artist much freedom to experiment with the arrangement of elements within a composition. The careful placement inanimate subject matter brings purpose and emotion to commonplace objects. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect

The silhouette is a powerful device within the language of form. As the daylight dims, the asymmetric gable darkens against the sky and the glass reading nook reflects the final moments of the evening's glow. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #culvercity #ca #losangeles

It is when we are exposed to the harshest side of nature that we are reminded of architecture's role as arbitrator - to protect, shelter, and enable human life to persist. #LaneyLAinc #designer #design #architect #shawdow #light #sun #beach #office #officeculture #architecture

Even more fundamental to nature are its building blocks: light and shadow.#LaneyLAinc #designer #design #architect #shawdow #light #sun #beach #office #officeculture #architecture #drawing #concrete #skateboard #team #teammate #archilovers

It is when we step outside the city, off the beaten path, that nature confronts us at an overwhelming scale - dwarfing architecture with its impact and power. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #design #archdaily #archilovers #architecture_hunter #contemporary #superarchitects

In urban environments, the presence of nature can be elusive. Finding and framing living views of green become all the more transformational. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #manhattanbeach #ca #losangeles #elevation #facade #building #wood #woodceiling #view #residential

Hidden behind stone walls, a private residential courtyard stands at the intersection of two worlds: the public outdoors and the private interior. The architecture serves as a neutral mediator, cultivating space for occupants to live in close proximity to the natural environment.

The edge of nature is as expansive as its horizon, and architecture sits at its intersection - bearing witness to the distinctly human compulsion to explore nature's end and contemplate the limitless. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #manhattanbeach #ca #losangeles

Evoking the essence of the classic surf shack typology, the design of this residence intentionally deconstructs nostalgic elements in order to create something new. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #design #designer #home #customhome #visualization #rendering

Texture, light, and shadow create a space designed as a backdrop for dreaming. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #design #designer #california #losangeles #manhattanbeach #rendering #wip #visualization #archdaily #archilovers #architecture_hunters #superarchitects #nextarch

The scalloped concrete wall provides the structure for the floating oak stair. Two steel rods support each tread, while a third rod is hollow to provide power to the LED light concealed in each element. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #design #designer #manhattanbeach #ca

Great homes have clear ideas. This diagram illustrates the interplay between the heavy scalloped concrete walls and the more delicate cedar volumes above. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #design #designer #manhattanbeach #ca #losangeles #customhome #concrete #wood #luxury

Raked plaster volumes shield the home from the noise of the street while the prominent wood slabs frame panoramic views towards the ocean. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #manhattanbeach #ca #losangeles #elevation #facade #building #wood #woodceiling #view #residential

The dark, Shou Sugi Ban exterior continues through the interior, tunneling a choreographed path of circulation toward the final destination at the top level. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #design #archdaily #contemporary #superarchitects #nextarch #rendering #california

Many home rely upon glass to define the facade, which can lead the exterior to appear flat, shiny, & institutional. In contrast, this residence uses deep subtractive voids, inviting light to flood the home, allowing the facade to be defined by scalloped concrete and cedar.

The warm, honey-colored oak interior is contrasted by the subtractive exterior spaces, clad in dark Shou Sugi Ban. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #design #archdaily #archilovers #architecture_hunter #contemporary #kitchen #superarchitects #nextarch #rendering #california

Recently featured in @Ruemagazine, this project fulfilled our client’s dream of a daily swim ritual. #LaneyLAinc #architecture #architect #design #designer #home #smallhome #tinyhome #manhattanbeach #ca #losangeles #home #customhome #interiors #pool #lappool #homedesign

Our obsession with taking full advantage of an outdoor space runs deep. This site drawing is the perfect example of how multiple interventions, woven throughout the site, arguably make outdoor living as great as the architecture.#LaneyLAinc #architect #architecture #design