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Sand sculpture
A box-like 1950s beachside getaway is transformed
into a dramatic, sculptural form hovering over the surf

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Designing a house to make the most
of a view is not an unusual objective for an
architect. But what makes this project
different is the spectacular nature of the
site – and architect Mark Dziewulski’s
dramatic response to it.
The owners were attracted to the site
as soon as they saw it. Positioned at the
end of the long open stretch of Malibu
Beach, it had no home next to it, giving the
potential for wide Pacific Ocean views on
three sides.
Being the end house also made it