Horst Architects, a Laguna Beach firm led by Horst Noppenberger, designs ocean-view homes across Orange County, from a roughly 6,500 sq ft clifftop house in Laguna Beach to a compact new-build condo near Newport Beach. The Newport Beach apartment in our original feature could not be identified or priced in 2026, so this version covers the firm’s verified coastal work.
| Project | Location | Key fact |
|---|---|---|
| Clifftop residence | Laguna Beach | About 6,500 sq ft, four bedrooms, steps to a private cove |
| Condo | Corona del Mar | About 1,200 sq ft, 2 bed 2 bath, rooftop terrace with ocean views (listing) |
| Harbor loft | Newport Harbor | Renovated for work by day and entertaining at night |
What do California ocean-view homes cost
Prices vary too much to give a single figure. Our original feature guessed around $2 million for the Newport Beach apartment, and we cannot support that figure today, so we removed it.
What does a Horst Architects home look like
The Laguna Beach house sits on a rocky promontory with floor-to-ceiling windows and pocket doors opening onto terraces, so nearly every room has an ocean view. It has a guest house, pool, gym and fire pits, and steps lead about 40 feet down to a cove. The owners bought it in 2009 and spent about two years on the remodel.
The Corona del Mar condo is new construction of about 1,200 sq ft with a large rooftop terrace. It shows the same approach at a smaller scale: glass, open plans and outdoor rooms.
Why does the design work
Open floor plans, sliding patio doors and large glazing make a small footprint feel bigger. Material choices stay quiet, so the view stays the focal point. The firm is at horst-architects.com.
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FAQ
Who is Horst Architects?
A Laguna Beach, California architecture and design firm led by Horst Noppenberger, AIA.
Where are the firm’s ocean-view homes?
Across Orange County, including Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar and Newport Harbor.
How large is the Laguna Beach clifftop house?
About 6,500 sq ft with four bedrooms and four and a half baths.
How much does a Newport Beach ocean-view home cost?
It depends heavily on the home. We could not verify a price for the home in our original feature.
What makes an ocean-view home feel larger?
Floor-to-ceiling glass, pocket or sliding doors, open plans and terraces that extend rooms outdoors.
Last updated: October 2026.
