Vertical House

Rendering of a front facade for a modern house. Shows the garage and driveway, multiple balconies, and a cliffside in the background.

Vertical House

Estimated Completion 2024
LocationMalibu California

Vertical House is one of two projects being permitted in Malibu. The undulating roof line mimics the steep hillside and opens up the main living space and master suite to the view outside. The dark exterior is a contrast to its neighbor, Horizon House, which has a light exterior scheme.

For the interior, the main floor steps with the natural grade, dividing the living room from the dining area and kitchen. The raised floored creates a continuous line of sight to the ocean from any place in the house.

Elevation drawing of front facade for a modern house. Shows the garage and driveway, multiple balconies with the directions of sliding doors, and the foliage in the front yard.
Elevation drawing of back facade for a modern house. Shows the back patio, pool, and multiple windows and doors along with their opening direction.
Rendering of a backyard pool outside a modern house. Includes a cliffside in the background, stone tiles and walls around the pool, and the black wooden facade of the building on the right.
Ground floor site plan of a modern house. Shows the garage and entryway.
Second story plan of a modern house. Shows two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room, dining room, and a kitchen.
Third story plan of a modern house. Includes an outdoor patio, bathroom, closet, and bedroom, with a space left open to the floor below.