McClean Design

Architecture firm based in Southern California specializing in custom modern homes.

07/20/2026

Perched high above Los Angeles, this residence is designed around the experience of landscape, light, and water. A transparent living pavilion extends toward sweeping 270-degree views, while warm natural materials and immersive gardens create a home that feels both expansive and deeply connected to its surroundings.

07/15/2026

Responding to a dense hillside neighborhood and strict height limitations, Robin Drive rethinks how volume and openness can coexist. By lowering the main level into the site and carefully rotating the upper floor, the home maximizes living space while maintaining privacy and preserving uninterrupted views across Los Angeles.

Water becomes a defining element throughout the arrival sequence, from the basalt-clad rotunda and reflecting garden to the infinity-edge pool that traces the natural contours of the site. Expanses of glass dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, creating a continuous connection from the entry courtyard to the skyline beyond.

A refined palette of Bardiglio marble, black basalt, quartzite, oak, and Palladio gray sandstone lends warmth and permanence, complementing a home where thoughtful planning shapes every experience.

07/13/2026

Levels marked McClean Design’s first substantial project in Los Angeles, introducing an architectural concept that remains just as compelling today.

Designed around a 75-foot pool, the residence is organized into distinct public and private wings connected by a series of bridges. Full-height glazing, flowing water, and uninterrupted sightlines create a seamless relationship between the home, its landscape, and the city beyond.

In 2016, McClean Design returned to thoughtfully reimagine the residence, adding a recording studio and refining the interiors while preserving the integrity of the original design.

A home that reflects how enduring architecture can evolve while staying true to its original vision.

07/10/2026

Every level reveals a new perspective.

Inspired by California modernism, this Beverly Hills residence turns a complex hillside into a sequence of light-filled spaces connected by landscape, natural materials, and panoramic views. From the elevated living pavilion to the entertainment spaces wrapped around a lush courtyard below, the architecture unfolds as a journey through the site.

Thoughtfully composed. Effortlessly connected

07/08/2026

A hillside setting in the Bird Streets inspired a home that embraces light, landscape, and the rhythm of everyday living. Elevated above the street, the main level captures expansive views across Los Angeles while a series of skylights, light wells, and courtyards bring natural light deep into every level.

The arrival unfolds gradually through a quiet entry sequence, where layered outdoor spaces, water, and sculptural circulation create a sense of calm before opening to bright, interconnected living spaces centered around the garden and pool.

Below, entertainment, wellness, and guest spaces continue the same connection to light and landscape, proving that even the lower level can feel open and inviting.

A restrained palette of plaster, stone, wood, and metal ties the architecture together, creating a home that feels both timeless and deeply connected to its setting.

07/06/2026

Every constraint became an opportunity to create something extraordinary.

Set on a narrow triangular site in Beverly Hills, this residence transforms a challenging parcel into a family home defined by light, water, and carefully framed views. A glass bridge spanning the central light court creates a dramatic arrival, while cascading water features and transparent living spaces establish a seamless connection from the street to the city beyond.

The home’s defining gesture is the cantilevered primary suite, floating above the infinity-edge pool without visible columns. This bold structural move preserves uninterrupted movement through the landscape below while providing shade to the outdoor living spaces and framing sweeping views of Los Angeles.

Designed to celebrate both family life and its remarkable setting, every level of the home balances privacy, openness, and a constant relationship with the landscape.

07/01/2026

A study in light, privacy, and connection to landscape. Set on a hillside lot in West Hollywood’s iconic Bird Streets, this home was designed around three priorities: maximizing panoramic views of Downtown LA, preserving meaningful outdoor space, and bringing natural light deep into the architecture.

From the dramatic entry sequence to the expansive open living spaces, every detail was carefully considered to create a seamless experience between indoors and out. A two-story green wall, linear courtyard, and oversized skylight flood the lower level with natural light, transforming the basement into warm, inviting living space.

A layered palette of natural wood, travertine, and marble softens the clean contemporary lines, creating a home that feels both refined and welcoming. Architecture, interiors, and landscape exist in complete harmony.

06/17/2026

Designed to take full advantage of its Hollywood Hills setting, this residence creates a seamless connection between architecture, landscape, and the expansive views beyond. A linear arrangement of spaces allows every major room to engage with the garden, terrace, and horizon, bringing natural light deep into the home.

A defining feature of the project is the 110-foot electronically operable multi-slide glass wall, allowing the main level to open almost entirely to the outdoors. The result is a continuous living environment where interior spaces flow effortlessly to the infinity-edge pool, terrace, and surrounding landscape.

Arrival unfolds as a carefully choreographed sequence, beginning with a water garden at the entry before revealing the dramatic views beyond. Public living spaces occupy the main level for direct access to the outdoor amenities, while the upper floor is dedicated to private bedroom suites and more intimate retreats.

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Los Angeles, CA

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http://www.mccleandesign.com/en/projects

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