Pacific Palisades home renovation

A view from the entryway to the pool in the backyard in Pacific Palisades, with a remodel done by architect Takashi Yanai with firm Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects.

Wanting to have the feel of arriving at a beach house, architect Takashi Yanai worked with landscape design by Terremoto, in using climate-appropriate landscaping, with a board-formed concrete wall, left, and a boardwalk-like walkway, leading to the entry of this home.

Homeowner Susan Harbert and Takashi Yanai in her home, which was remodeled by Yanai.

A reverse view of the custom teak counter of a wet bar and a view of the entry and living room, inside the home in Pacific Palisades, with a remodel done by architect Takashi Yanai of Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects. Multiple walls were removed to created the open floor plan, with views of the ocean available from the entry.

Takashi Yanai in his recent remodel. The entire western wall of the living space is made of pocket doors, which open up to a deck and seating area, next to a pool.

Custom teak counter in front of the full-height white lacquer and back-lighted glass wet bar inside the home.

A record collection sits atop custom teak cabinetry in a guest room.

Takashi Yanai inside his recent remodel with a custom made pool table and behind him, a print by Richard Misrach hangs on the wall.

Homeowner Susan Harbert’s dogs Nala, left, and Panda in her home.

A specimen olive tree is the focal point of the entry courtyard, as seen from inside the main living space and custom teak bar.

A fan of black and white photography, homeowner Susan Harbert’s print collection lines the hallway to the bedrooms.

A specimen olive tree is the focal point of the entry courtyard of the home.

Direct access to the outdoors in every part of the house was integral to the design, including the master bathroom, which opens up to sunlight and ocean breezes.

The master bedroom, with a leather backboard/wall, in the home.

Homeowner Susan Harbert takes in the view with her dog Nala, from the newly remodeled backyard of her home.

Homeowner Susan Harbert takes in the view from the newly remodeled backyard of her home.

The deck and pool area of the home.

A completely remodeled guest room bathroom inside the home.