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ANTASIES OF LIFE set in Southern California inev-
itably involve water. It might be a pool, its mirrored
finish punctuating a green lawn. It might be the
ocean, pounding away at the shore, its foaming
waves full of promise. For this Palos Verdes home,
perched high on a bluff above the ocean, its the majestic
panorama of the Pacific. Sweeping up the coastline, the view
encompasses Santa Monica to Malibu, even pulling the sparkle
of Los Angeles' downtown into its embrace. "Taking advantage
of that view was a must," says architect Grant C. Kirkpatrick,
founding partner of Los Angeles-based KAA design group. The
firm, led by Kirkpatrick and Partner Duan H.M. Tran, has been a
leader in contemporary architecture for over two decades justly
awarded for its designs, many of which celebrate California's
singular coastal beauty.
"We believe that architecture starts with a story," says Kirk-
patrick, "A beautiful home is founded on marrying the unique
lifestyle and needs of a client with the singular characteristics
of a particular site." Meticulous craftsmanship and attention
to detail, supported by a community of artisans, builders and
master fabricators, brings this philosophy to life. The firm's highly
collaborative process, which incorporates a design technology
platform that leverages several high-end tools — such as 3D
print modeling, photorealistic renderings, video animations, and
virtual reality — helps their clients visualize their home.
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