The thermostat is perennially set to 70° in Southern California, so only warm, open spaces will do. This is the philosophy of principals Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir and Tryggvi Thorsteinsson, who decamped from Iceland to Los Angeles some 20 years ago, creating a portfolio of projects that distinctively soften modern edges and encourage togetherness. Their designs honor a respect for nature and a bond toward community, which are ingrained in Nordic sensibilities, shaped by long, dark winters. Today, it’s the award-winning Southern California blueprint for Minarc’s new wave of sustainable, connected living.
