Drawing references from the geometries of the surrounding canyon and hillside slopes, rather than the architecture of the adjacent structure, XTEN’s Diamond House is a bold addition to an existing family house. Laser-cut aluminium panels create the façade’s unusual patterns, glowing from inside at night and looking light, porous and pleasantly reflective during the day.

The dynamic new diamond-form of the extension is also reflected on the site’s retaining walls and concrete rooftop shape, underling the special character of this Santa Monica house. The Los Angeles-based practice has been working at full-speed for the past few months, with a number of commissions reaching completion, including their Hermosa Beach SurfHouse and the Encino-located Sapphire Gallery.



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Amangiri resort, Utah

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Amangiri resort, Utah

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Amangiri resort, Utah

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Amangiri resort bathroom

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Amangiri resort room

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Amangiri resort bedroom

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Best Made Axes

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Axes

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Best Made Axes

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Axe in blue and brown colour

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Red and brown colour Axe

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Best Made Axes

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Blackman Cruz store, LA

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Blackman Cruz store, LA

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Blackman Cruz store

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Blackman Cruz store, LA

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Blackman Cruz store, LA

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Blackman Cruz store, LA

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Blackman Cruz store, LA

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Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection

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Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection

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Commonwealth Utilities

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Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection

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Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection

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BlackWhite House in Bethesda, Maryland by David Jameson Architects

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BlackWhite House in Bethesda

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BlackWhite House in Bethesda, Maryland

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BlackWhite House in Bethesda, Maryland interior

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Methow Cabin, by Eggleston Farkas Architects, Seattle

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Methow Cabin

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Methow Cabin

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Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California

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Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California

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Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California

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Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California bedroom

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Illustration from the Monkey Bar by Barry Blitt, New York

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Illustration from the Monkey Bar

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Interior of the Monkey Bar

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Interior of the Monkey Bar

Illustration for the Monkey Bar by Paul Cox

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Illustration for the Monkey Bar by Paul Cox

My Best Fred, NYC

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My Best Fred, NYC

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My Best Fred, NYC

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Neal Creek, Hood River by Paul Mckean, Oregon

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Neal Creek, Hood River

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Neal Creek, Hood River by Paul Mckean, Oregon

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Beaker & Flask, Portland

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Beaker & Flask, Portland

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Beast, Portland

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Beast, Portland

Naomi from Beast, Portland

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Naomi from Beast, Portland

Laurelhurst Market, Portland

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Laurelhurst Market, Portland

Laurelhurst Market, Portland

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Laurelhurst Market, Portland

Bunks famous sandwiches, Portland

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Bunks famous sandwiches, Portland

Le Pigeon, Portland

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Le Pigeon, Portland

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Le Pigeon, Portland

Viridian Farms, Portland

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Viridian Farms, Portland

Installation by Johanna Grawunder in Robert at MAD, NYC

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Installation by Johanna Grawunder in Robert at MAD, NYC

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Installation by Johanna Grawunder in Robert at MAD, NYC

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Speakeasy - Rye NYC

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Speakeasy - Rye NYC

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Dinning area

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Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC

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Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC

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Clover Club, NYC

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