CE Pro August 2023 - 10

Wellscapes
HEALTHFUL LIGHTING | AIR | WATER | SOUNDS | ECOSYSTEMS
'Scandifornian
Modern' Mixes Smart
Tech & Serenity
The fruits of a team effort, design
and cutting-edge AV help foster
seamless transitions from indoor to
outdoor spaces in a secluded coastal
community. By Nick Boever
SET IN THE coveted walkstreets
of Venice, Calif., this
" Scandifornian Modern "
residence offers a secluded
oasis to those seeking
relaxed coastal living.
Given the location, and the
perfect weather that this
section of the United States
sees year-round, it would
be a pity if the home wasn't
built with outdoor living at
the heart of the homeowner
experience.
Thankfully, the developers
of this luxury manse thought
the exact same thing. With
Joan Behnke & Associates
and Abramson Architects
working on the design and
architecture and Powerfull
Systems for the integration,
the team set out to weave
together both indoor and
outdoor spaces creating a
home where residents feel
as though they're never too
far away from the invigorating
sea breeze.
" This bespoke residence
was designed for contemporary
coastal living, "
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says Joan Behnke. " Indoor
blends with outdoor, incredible
attention was paid
to the seemingly minute
details that make a home
truly special. This is a living
celebration of the quintessential
Venice lifestyle. "
To this end, the design of
Scandifornian Modern takes
a unique approach, adopting
Japanese and Scandinavian
minimalist stylings
(also referred to as Japandi)
for clean, uncluttered
visuals, and blending it with
California's signature coastal
design (hence the name
" Scandifornian " ). Combine
this unique aesthetic with
industry-leading outdoor
technology, and you have a
project where the exterior
entertainment and lounge
spaces become the most
frequented areas of the
home.
Starting on the ground
level, an open concept
floor plan sees Scandifornian
Modern flow outward
towards the main backyard
The weatherproof Séura Shade Series Outdoor TV and
Outdoor Soundbar provide entertainment, while a passthrough
window offers convenient serving of food and
beverages outside.
deck. The floor-to-ceiling
sliding glass doors extend
the living space as congruent
wood flooring, moving
from traditional hardwood
to outdoor-rated Arbor
Wood panels, creates
a uniform progression
towards the pool/Jacuzzi
lounge area.
Here, Behnke and Powerfull
came together to create
a space that would inspire
all-day relaxation with a
seamless, outdoor AV experience.
The all-mounted
weatherproof Séura Shade
Series Outdoor TV and
Outdoor Soundbar provide
entertainment while a sliding
pass-through window
opens into the main kitchen
area for convenient serving
of food and beverages to
outdoor guests.
Just up the stairs on the
rooftop terrace, you'll then
find a Séura Full Sun Series
Outdoor TV with a weatherproof
Séura Slim Wall Mount
that elegantly displays
the television close to the
wall. You'll also find some
stunning views of the nearby
nearby marina, the Los Angeles
skyline and Hollywood
Hills in the distance.
Much like the patio below,
this little outdoor getaway
also comes fully equipped
with long-term relaxation
sessions in mind. The terrace
comes equipped with an Infratech
heater, Cle Tile flooring,
and is pre-plumbed for a
barbecue and sink, providing
the perfect spot to enjoy the
evening and lounge into the
night. True to the Californian
coastal culture that spawned
Scandifornian Modern, it
seems the home is designed
with more reasons to stay
outside than in.
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