This ambitious whole-home remodel transforms an existing Corona del Mar residence into a sophisticated coastal-modern retreat while overcoming the significant challenges of a nonconforming site. Working within a narrow lot and existing zoning constraints, MSDG carefully reimagined the home's layout, massing, and street presence to maximize livability without compromising architectural integrity.

This transformative remodel reimagines a modest 1980s beach cottage into a refined Contemporary Cottage inspired by the modern winery estates and agrarian architecture of California's wine country. Drawing influence from Napa Valley's timeless combination of natural materials and understated elegance, the design introduces a sophisticated blend of stone, wood, steel, and glass while maintaining the scale and charm appropriate for the Corona del Mar village setting.