Larsen Fine Homes

Santa Barbara, CA

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Nils Larsen

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Transforming a Beach House into a Modern Coastal Retreat

Padaro Lane Beachfront transformed an outdated 4,000-square-foot beach house into a warm contemporary luxury home designed to embrace its spectacular oceanfront setting. Working within the existing U-shaped footprint, the renovation focused on opening the main living spaces and central pool courtyard to the beach through strategically placed NanaWall systems.

9-panel HSW60 system with two 90° corners opening the main living room completely to the ocean.
5-panel bifold system connecting the main living area to the protected pool courtyard.
3-panel automated CERO system extending the dining room to the oceanfront patio, firepit, and barbecue area.
2-panel pocketing CERO system in the primary bedroom maximizing views while preserving wall space for furnishings and art.

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Engineered for Cornerless Openings and Seamless Living

Although the renovation remained largely within the original footprint, integrating multiple large opening glass walls required significant structural engineering and precise coordination throughout construction.

Structural steel supports enabled a cornerless HSW60 opening with no corner posts and a concealed parking bay for the panels.
The bifold system connected the protected pool courtyard to the main living area and ocean beyond.
The automated CERO system expanded the dining room into the outdoor entertaining space.
The pocketing CERO system increased usable wall space in the primary suite while preserving unobstructed ocean views.

Integrating the expansive opening glass walls required meticulous structural coordination. The team preserved the existing vaulted roof while incorporating complex steel supports and a radiant floor heating system that raised finished floor elevations by approximately three inches. Every dimension—from floor to ceiling and track placement—had to be executed with exceptional precision to achieve seamless, flush transitions and ensure flawless operation of the NanaWall systems.

“There was zero room for error on the dimensions between finished floor and finished ceiling, including the NanaWall track systems and associated structural steel placements.”

What Our Customers Have to Say

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NanaWall glass wall systems in lakefront home

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A modern living room with folding patio doors reveals a view of a lake.

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Modern living room with large windows and glass wall panels providing a view of an outdoor landscape.

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Modern living room with all glass walls overlooking a patio and lawn beside a lake.

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A modern kitchen featuring a large island with a stone countertop and large opening folding glass walls offering a view of the lake and trees in the background.

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NanaWall Generation 4 glass wall systems in modern kitchen

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A modern dining area adjacent to floor-to-ceiling glass doors that offer a stunning view of the lake and trees.

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A modern house with large windows stands on the edge of a wooded area overlooking a lake at sunset.

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Architectural view of lakefront home with NanaWall systems

Old Hickory Lakefront Residence

From the glass wall systems leading to the large outdoor patio to the perfectly carved path leading to the boat dock, the home integrates open-air spaces and immersive outdoor recreation experiences.

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Spacious living area with modern furniture, large fixed windows, and sliding glass doors leading to the outdoor patio.

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Modern house with large sliding glass doors featuring a swimming pool, white lounge chairs, umbrellas, and an outdoor dining area on a spacious deck surrounded by greenery.

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A modern living room with sliding glass doors, tall windows, brown leather and green sofas, vibrant rugs, and a view of the outdoor patio and trees.

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Modern open-plan living area with expansive sliding glass doors and a spacious patio featuring a wooden dining table complemented by sleek white chairs.

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Modern dining area with large bifold doors reveal a leafy outdoor view.

River House Retreat

For homeowners who frequently entertain family, friends, and business associates, transforming the great room to host 120 people was a key priority. Opting for a cero sliding door, the space now facilitates an indoor-outdoor space.

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“The NanaWalls really fit our idea of what should be in a house that's really about nature more than about the house”

— Suzanne R. Homeowner, Butterfly House

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