Luxury house with a backyard pool and patio area, surrounded by tall cypress trees and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.

Crystal Cove

Newport Beach, CA

8,300 sf

Completed 2022

Photographed by Gong K.

Crystal Cove is a bespoke coastal residence that exemplifies JH2 Architects’ mastery of timeless design, modern livability, and seamless environmental integration.

Perched within the hills of Newport Coast, this 8,300 ft² estate was designed to harmonize light, proportion, and material, resulting in a home that feels elevated yet entirely grounded in its natural setting.

A luxurious white house with a red tile roof, surrounded by palm trees, green bushes, and a manicured lawn, on a sunny day with a blue sky.

Exterior view of a modern two-story house with a patio, surrounded by tall cypress trees and lush green landscaping, under a blue sky.

Modern two-story house with a yard, swimming pool, and tall cypress trees on a sunny day.

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The interior of the residence is intentionally designed to harness abundant natural light and promote cross ventilation throughout every room, drawing in the ocean breeze and enhancing thermal comfort. This passive climate strategy, an essential hallmark of JH2’s sustainable design philosophy, reduces energy reliance while enriching the home’s living experience.

Steel-clad window frames introduce a bold architectural contrast to the crisp white stucco exterior, while off-white beige precast stone detailing adds warmth, depth, and tactile refinement. The result is a sophisticated visual balance that evokes both spatial elegance and timeless coastal luxury.

View of a luxurious house with arched windows and a central fountain, viewed from a shaded archway.

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Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, marble island, gray velvet bar stools, and gold chandeliers.

Bright, spacious living room with white sofas, pillows, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and a large plant, leading to an open kitchen and outdoor patio.

Bright, spacious foyer with grand curved staircase, black railing, grand piano, white armchair, small side table with lamp, art on walls, large windows with sunlight casting shadows, tiled floor.

A staircase with black iron railings casting shadows on wooden steps, illuminated by sunlight through a window.

Bright living and dining room with white sofas, large windows, a wooden dining table with potted plants, a modern chandelier, and a decorative sculpture.

The interior embraces a refined modern-classic aesthetic, blending clean contemporary lines with timeless material warmth.

Polished marble flooring provides a sleek, sophisticated foundation, while custom oak-finished cabinetry adds natural texture and warmth throughout the living spaces. The result is an atmosphere of organic luxury, equally suited for elegant entertaining or intimate daily living. Every space is crafted to feel both elevated and inviting, embodying the essence of livable elegance.

Bright bedroom with white walls, sliding glass doors leading to a balcony, and large windows showing a green landscape. Features a white bed with patterned pillows, a black nightstand, a black dresser with decorative vases and a cactus, and a cozy chair with a throw blanket.

Living room with sliding glass doors leading to backyard with pool and outdoor seating area.

View of luxurious house with white stucco exterior, red clay tile roof, and arched windows, set under a partly cloudy sky.

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The interior of the residence is intentionally designed to harness abundant natural light and promote cross ventilation throughout every room, drawing in the ocean breeze and enhancing thermal comfort. This passive climate strategy—an essential hallmark of JH2’s sustainable design philosophy—reduces energy reliance while enriching the home’s living experience.