A Weathered Beach House Becomes a Breezy, Live/Work Pad in Northern California
Photo by Joe Fletcher
When Kevin Hale toured a Bay Area residence completed by architect Malcolm Davis, he was struck by its simple, clean finishes and natural light—it was just too bad that the home wasn’t the right size.
"That one didn’t work, but some time later he called me and said, ‘I found this home in Pacifica that might be interesting,’" Davis remembers. "It was just a mess. But it had good bones, and a great view."
Davis grew up in San Francisco, and he describes Pacifica as an "un-flashy town" that never quite exploded in popularity despite its proximity to the city. "It’s so close, but people just don’t think of it," he says. "It has its own microclimate, but there are many more gorgeous days than there used to be. When the fog does roll in, it’s almost a welcome relief."
