It’s always interesting to see the houses that architects design for themselves, and for Dan Heinfeld, president of LPA Architects, his goal was not only to build a beautiful and livable home, but also a sustainable one.
The two-story, four-bedroom, four-bathroom house is located in Newport Beach, California, where Heinfeld lives with his wife and daughter. [...]

These sliding doors open on both sides to completely dissolve house into landscape.Below, a long swimming pool, reflecting the residence, is inset into the hill above the valley. The house is simple in shape and grand in scale. The single line of the building, with its rhythmic columns, provides measure to the backdrop of nature. Transparent and reflective surfaces contain and expand.

Minimalist style is based on the ideas that “less is more” meaning the less objects the better the space will look. Here is a spectacular list of 7 clean minimalist homes. Whether you like or dislike the minimalist style these homes should leave you calm and less stressful.

Exceptional floor plan highlights dramatic entry, floating spiral staircase, white oak floors, coffered ceilings, gorgeous gourmet kitchen and grand master bedroom. Additional features: rooftop ocean view deck, grassy yard and patio, home theatre, 1,200 bottle wine cellar, Spacious 3 car garage.