Goldsmith House

Modern two-story house with large black-framed windows and an arched glass roof, surrounded by trees and greenery, with a black picket fence and house number 40 in the front.
A cozy bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding and a grey throw, a built-in window seat with green cushions, and a large arched window with black shutters allowing natural light.
Modern kitchen with a white marble island, black bar stools, wooden cabinets, and a black stovetop on the island.
Interior view of a modern home, with a glass wine display cabinet on the right, a black office chair and a desk visible through a partition with textured glass panels.
Modern living room with black window shutters, dark wood shelving, a black swivel chair with a green cushion, a beige ceramic side table, and a wall-mounted TV.
Modern dining area with a green upholstered banquette, six pinkish-orange chairs, a black dining table, abstract wall art, and natural light from large windows and a sliding glass door.
Modern backyard with a swimming pool, a tiered garden with plants, a white stairway with black railing leading up to a balcony, and outdoor seating under a pergola, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Outdoor patio corner with a swimming pool, built-in white brick bench with a striped cushion, tall green tree, white brick wall, potted plant, and decorative succulents and plants.
Modern kitchen and living area with wooden cabinets, a marble island, and a sitting area with a beige couch and a dining table with four rust-colored chairs.
Modern white house with large glass sliding doors, a small porch with steps, a potted plant, and decorative lattice panels on the upper exterior
A modern staircase with wooden steps, black railing, and a white brick wall at the bottom, illuminated by natural light from large window panels.

Designed with architectural precision, Goldsmith House employs sectional shifts and built-in elements to amplify spatial perception on a narrow site. Sunken living spaces, elevated ceilings with exposed joists, and integrated banquette seating expand both height and width, while a raked garden extending over concealed parking draws the eye toward a sun-lit rear studio terrace, visually elongating the home and dissolving the boundary between building and landscape.

This spatial framework is complemented by a finely tuned environmental strategy. A north-facing courtyard introduces light, air, and privacy at the heart of the plan, while double-height glazing along the stairwell pulls sunlight deep into the interior. Recycled bagged brickwork from the original duplex adds texture and memory, grounding the project within its beachside context and balancing innovation with material restraint.