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Diamond House / XTEN Architecture

By David Basulto — Filed under: Houses , Offices , Selected , , , , ,

© XTEN Architecture

Project Name: Diamondhouse
Location: Santa Monica, California, USA
Architect: XTEN ArchitectureMonika Haefelfinger & Austin Kelly (AIA, LEED AP)
Client: Aisha Ayers
Project Completion Date: Dec 2009
Project Size: 820sqf Interior, 500sqf Roof Deck, 1200sqf Exterior Terraces / Firepit Area
Landscaping/ Site Pieces: Mark Motonaga
Photographs: Art Gray Photography

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Za’abeel Park Observation Tower / XTEN Architecture

By Sebastian J — Filed under: Competitions , ,

Our friends from XTEN Architecture shared with us their entry to the ThyssenKrupp elevator competition in Dubai. The observation tower is located in a cultural park just off axis from the main skyscraper boulevard in Dubai, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road.

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Sapphire Gallery / XTEN Architecture

By Sebastian J — Filed under: Cultural , , , ,

Our friends from XTEN Architecture just sent us one of their latest projects. The Saphire Gallery is a residential gallery addition to a private residente in Los Angeles, California. It is designed to display a private collection of contemporary art while also providing for a home office with views to the sorrounding hills.

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Surfhouse / XTEN Architecture

By Amber P — Filed under: Houses , Selected , , , , ,

Architects: XTEN Architecture
Location: Manhattan Beach, California, USA
Principals: Monika Haefelfinger & Austin Kelly, AIA
Client: Jennifer & Nick Hall
Project Year: 2008
Photographs: Art Gray Photography

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