Thoughtfully Inspired and Curated Homes

Newport Beach, California

Iconic Properties Designed for Living

A family-driven design and build firm creating comfortable luxury spaces defined by symmetry, balance, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

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Shaped by light and landscape

From a panoramic coastal estate overlooking Newport Harbor to a Spanish Colonial retreat in the desert — each home is an original, designed around the way its family lives.

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W. Wind Way — Newport Beach

"Every home we build is a reflection of the family who lives in it — thoughtfully designed, beautifully crafted, built to endure."

From the Back Bay to the California desert, our portfolio spans some of the most coveted addresses in Southern California.

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Our Approach

Design as a collaborative journey

Every great home begins with a conversation. We translate aspirations into architecture that feels both grand and deeply personal.

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Our Work

Projects

From the coast of Newport Beach to the California desert, each home is an original — designed around the way its family lives.

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In Progress

A look at what we're building next — projects currently in design and development.

About

A family-driven design and build firm rooted in Newport Beach, California — creating thoughtfully inspired and curated homes with an unwavering commitment to quality, symmetry, and comfortable luxury.

Greg Skjonsby

Co-Founder

Born and raised in Southern California. Graduated from USC in 1979 with an emphasis in Business Administration/Accounting and earned a CPA certificate in 1982. In 1985, he started CIG Financial, a consumer finance company which he sold in 2022 to a NYSE company. The capital gained from the sale is being managed via the formation of a family office in Newport Beach, CA.

Hanna Skjonsby

Co-Founder + Architectural Designer

Born and raised in California, Hanna is a fifth generation Californian. Since founding her design firm in 1985, Hanna is known for her integration of architectural and interior design across the Newport Beach area, Los Angeles, Hawaii, the California Desert, and Sun Valley, ID.

Claire Squier

Real Estate Acquisitions/Ventures + Project Management

Born and raised in Newport Beach, Claire graduated from USC with a degree in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development. She has partnered with her family to assist in real estate investments and ventures. Abode acquired their first project in October 2022.

Charlotte Daubner

Project Coordinator + Cash Management

A Pepperdine University graduate. Currently assists with project management alongside the Project Manager. Also responsible for managing all budgets, cash transactions and banking administration.

Contact

Address

160 Newport Center Drive, Suite 125
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Hours

Monday – Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday

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160 Newport Center Drive, Suite 125
Newport Beach, CA 92660

claire@abode-db.com

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