California is a United States destination. People long for its beaches, climate, and…architecture. Styles abound in diverse neighborhoods. Modern architecture flourishes here, with unique bungalows, flamboyant cottages and renovated ranch homes.

Below is an example of a California contemporary home.

The Baltazar Residence in San Diego offers a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean through its second story steel frame and glass window perimeter.

Described in Architectural Lab as:

A small one story bungalow sat on a substandard lot between two nondescript condominiums. Within that small house lived a growing family with a modern aesthetic who wanted to take advantage of the ocean views their site offered while adding square footage. The house has a concrete base that rises out of the ground with a minimal amount of openings until the second story, where it turns into a steel frame with a glass window wall that offers a panoramic view out to the Pacific Ocean.

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