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RDM Architects are the folks behind Temecula’s beautifully designed romantic New Inn, which is a must-see if you’ve not already. In addition to designing for hospitality, they have a portfolio full of stunning homes, one of which is a modern minimalist beach home design that compliments a collection of contemporary art.

Works by Chuck Close, Dean Levin, Dadamaino, Robert Mapplethorpe and Robert Longo — Works by Chuck Close, Robert Mapplethorpe, Robert Longo, Dean Levin, and Dadamaino can be found in the house

Modern Laguna Beach House by RDM Architects

The concrete, steel and glass minimalist modern Laguna Beach house was built to replace an older Southern California Winter home for clients based in Chicago. Having spent a great deal of time in the old property, they were well-informed about the area’s weather dynamics, natural light and reflective properties, which was of great help to the architects in designing the home, which more than pleased the clients when completed.

The 5,320 sf streamlined home captures the expansive views and an abundance of skylights bring in natural light that shows off the contemporary art within.

Dadmaino's Volume works — Two of Italian artist Dadamaino’s paintings sit above the fireplace

Robert Mapplethorpe's 1988 self-portrai — Robert Mapplethorpe’s 1988 self-portrait, photolithograph on gold leaf mounted on paper, hangs in the living room

With glass walls everywhere, one can actually see through the house, straight out to the Pacific ocean. Even the front door is a large pivoting wall of steel-framed glass.

Convex pieces by Dean Levin hang in the entry — A Convex diptych by South African artist and architect Dean Levin hangs in the entry

Outdoor water features greet you upon arrival and their rectangular shape mimics that of the pool and spa in the backyard.

Steel-framed interior glass walls, skylights and a steel staircase highlight a large scroll by Italian artist Eduarda Emilia Maino aka Dadamaino and at the base of the stairs, on the landing, one is also greeted by a framed print by Chuck Close (self-portrait in Yellow Raincoat).

artist Dadamaino and Sein und Zeit scroll — above left: the Dadamaino Sein und Zeit scroll; above right: The artist at work

Chuck Close, self -portrait print. felt stamps to hand apply oil paints on a silkscreen ground. — Chuck Close Self-Portrait, 2012. Multiples made using felt stamps to hand apply oil paints on a silkscreen ground.

The enclosed office tucked under the stairs has a large contemporary painting we can’t identify, though it reminds us of Tom Wesselmann.

The Kitchen

The steel framed pocket doors which close off the kitchen from the dining room have been turned into “art doors’ into which artist Robert Longo’s charcoal drawings from his “Men In The City” series have been inserted.