The beach is broadly viewed as a public, democratic, space for relaxation. For many groups throughout history, however, the beach has been a site of violence, resistance, and segregation. Systems of control such as zoning, building code, redlining, restrictive covenants, and physical boundaries are embodied in the built forms of seaside dwellings - attempting to isolate transient, ephemeral public spaces through absurdly fixed formal and programmatic barricades.
THIS THESIS proposes a new overlay zone in Malibu California, utilizing the ideas of posture, form, and stance to create a new type of development for this unique condition, creating engaging public space alongside, through, and interwoven with private residences along the public beach.
