EAZEE LIVING: LIFEGUARD TOWER / LAZAR DESIGN BUILD

A dope residence in Hermosa Beach that you may or may not have driven by on your way to the beach over that way.  This isn't the only oceanic themed design that Steve Lazar has made.  Check out more via ArchDaily:

Designer/Builder Steve Lazar has grown up with the ocean his entire life. As an avid surfer and a craftsman, he has always been inspired by iconic seaside architecture. Piers, sailboats, custom yachts and destinations such as the Hawaiian islands continue to inspire his work. Many of the custom homes he has designed create the ambiance of an idyllic island adventure.
His latest home, The Lifeguard Tower, rises three stories high on a corner lot with an expansive view of Hermosa Beach. The architecture is comprised of three trapezoidal structures, one atop the other. From the base, the residence narrows as it reaches the “look-out” tower room that gives onto a picturesque,1,600-square-foot grass-covered entertainment and dining deck facing the ocean. At night, the tower glows like a beacon of light... Read More

EAZEE LIVING: LA RESIDENCE by JOHN FRIEDMAN ALICE KIMM ARCHITECTS

Honestly I wasn't really impressed by the front of the house, it reminded me of a museum, but looking at the overall architecture of the house it's definitely a place I'd live.  The open area of it all of course has my attention, the pool and backyard is perfect for entertaining guests and with the open layout of the house it's easy to have folks outside and inside mingling seamlessly on those summer days.  The house is on 5,300 sq ft of land, nice way to find a spot to yourself.  Not sure what neighborhood this is in...but you can always go here for other details.

EAZEE LIVING: OBERFELD RESIDENCE/SPF ARCHITECTS

A 10,000 square foot in West Hollywood that comes with an infinity pool, views, lots of windows letting in natural light, two floors and a basement, a courtyard and more.  Designed by the SPF Architects the house has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms that includes a his and hers bathroom for he master suite.  The suite also has a balcony that overlooks the aforementioned pool...interesting.  There is also an office space, spa suite, theater and wine cellar.  For more details just go here.

EAZEE LIVING: ABBOT KINNEY RESIDENCE | DENNIS GIBBENS ARCHITECTS

I've probably passed this a few times and never knew that there were people that lived upstairs.  Spotted at ArchDaily, more info below:

Abbot Kinney Boulevard is one of the main thoroughfares in the coastal neighborhood of Venice, a section of Los Angeles. The street contains a unique blend of restaurants, small boutiques, and one-of-a-kind retail establishments, along with single-family houses, apartments, and live-work spaces for artists-in-residence.

This mixed-use project is situated in the middle of a stretch along the boulevard known for its many recent examples of architectural experimentation. The ground floor houses parking and a single retail tenant; the two upper floors contain a single-family residence. The public residential spaces are on the second floor surrounding a private courtyard. The third floor contains bedrooms and a large exterior dining and entertainment deck.

EAZEE LIVING (SPECIAL EDITION): LOS ANGELES NFL STADIUM / AEDAS SPORT

This just seemed like it would be of interest to many of you out there, words via ArchDaily:

Designed by Aedas Sport, the innovative 75,000-seat stadium will be the first LEED-certified building in the NFL and will capture the luxury and drama of the world’s entertainment capital. The project anticipates completion for the 2013 season. Both the NFL and the client, Majestic Realty, are committed to making a progressive statement with this building and are exploring a number of initiatives that will make this the most environmentally progressive stadium in the U.S. Aedas Sport has employed the unique topography of the site to build the stadium into a hillside, reducing the steel structure by 40% and allowing at least two-thirds of the seating bowl to be built on grade.
More images and full architect’s description after the break.
A significant coup for the architect, developer and owner, this strategy resulted in an US$800m design — US$400m-$500m less than any other recent NFL stadium proposal. An asymmetrical configuration allows all of the suites and VIP areas to be loaded on the west side of the stadium and integrated into the adjacent retail promenade. While primarily for the NFL, this 365 day-a-year entertainment destination can also accommodate soccer, college and high school football, and large concerts. The stadium powers a retail and entertainment destination, offering flexibility with large, interchangeable sponsorship zones for various audiences. Slated to become the NFL’s first LEED compliant stadium, Aedas’ design includes reduced CO2 emissions, recycling initiatives, and — due to the great reduction of steel in the structure — a significant decrease in hazardous environmental effects associated with material manufacturing and transportation.

EAZEE LIVING: CAVERHILL RESIDENCE/ SPF ARCHITECTS

This is a pretty large and spacious house in Los Angeles that was created by Studio Pali Fekete architects that was started just last year.  It looks simple from the outside but then again that was the basis of the house.  Just know if you see the front of the house it may look normal, just big, but there is defintely more than meets the eye.  Check it out.

With a long, narrow span of angled “fins” lining its sleek façade from the street, the Caverhill house looks monumental, albeit a stealth monument. Entering beneath the canopy of the carport, one is transported into the main living space, is full of air and light. The fins provide privacy from the street, while playfully welcoming and diffusing narrow strips of light onto the home’s interior surfaces. The result is a beautiful dance of sunshine that changes throughout the day. Read More.

Via ArchDaily

EAZEE LIVING: TREEHOUSE/RPA

Whether used as a guest house or sanctuary from what goes on in the main house, this "tree house" is an upgrade over the ones you see in cartoons and family sitcoms.  The TreeHouse has a water closet, runs a TV, refrigerator, fireplace and has a daybed.  I could use this as office space I promise.  For more details hit ArchDaily.  The TreeHouse is tucked in the Nichols Canyon of Los Angeles