Aerial view of a modern three-winged coastal house by Strom Architects, built into rocky cliffs above turquoise water in Big Sur, California.

View of modern house on rocky coastline, blending into the landscape with timber cladding and expansive glazing, seen from the ocean in Big Sur, California.

Modern home on rocky Big Sur coastline with sandy beach in foreground, featuring cantilevered architecture and natural wood and stone materials.

Sunken firepit lounge, glowing infinity pool and cantilevered modern house above rocky coastal setting at sunset.

Firepit seating area at dusk in modern garden courtyard with warm interior light and surrounding trees.

Contemporary coastal home at dusk with illuminated interiors, turquoise pool edge and dramatic cantilevered design above rocky Big Sur shoreline.

Modern cliffside home with infinity pool and sunken firepit lounge at sunrise overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Infinity pool and lounge chairs on a rocky shoreline below a timber-clad modern house at Edge House, California.

View of modern coastal house with timber fins, native landscaping and central reflecting pool.

Courtyard garden with coastal vegetation and ocean view at Edge House, framed by timber fins and curved concrete roof.

Modern open-plan living and dining area at Edge House with timber finishes, circular skylight, and panoramic sea views through full-height glass doors.

Interior of Edge House with circular skylight, curved timber bookcase, open-plan living and dining area, and views of the ocean and planting outside.

Curved modern terrace with glass balustrade, ocean view, and softly lit interior spaces at dusk.

Modern bedroom with timber walls opening to a glass-fronted balcony overlooking the ocean at sunset.

Modern bedroom with timber wall, low bed, and ambient lighting opening onto a terrace with panoramic ocean view at sunset.

Stone and timber front entrance of modern house with driveway surrounded by native landscaping and trees.

Sunken lounge with spiral staircase wine cellar in modern concrete and timber interior, featuring wall art and bar area.

Edge House

Architects:Strom Architects
Location: Monterey, California, USA

Edge House is a striking coastal retreat located on the rocky shoreline of Big Sur, at the northern gateway to California’s iconic coastal road. Designed by Ström Architects, the home responds to its spectacular setting with a sculptural three-pointed plan that embraces ocean views, natural light, and the surrounding landscape.

Our visualisations aimed to highlight both the home’s bold architectural form and its serene atmosphere - showing how the structure sits lightly on the land while offering moments of drama and intimacy throughout.

The layout comprises three splayed wings that radiate from a central core, each angled to frame a different aspect of the site. One wing houses the bedrooms, another contains the living areas, and the third offers additional spaces for family connection and relaxation. A sweeping roofline and extensive glazing enhance the fluid relationship between inside and out.

From the sunken lounge with a circular skylight to the cantilevered pool deck and the sculptural wine-cellar staircase, Edge House celebrates materiality, light, and detail. Natural stone, concrete, timber, and glass come together in a refined palette that reflects the textures and tones of the coastal landscape.

Edge House is more than a home - it’s a place designed for gathering, reflection, and immersion in nature.

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