Blue Door Magazine | Issue 27

Coastal Gems

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20 Scenes

Parties, galas, and more, including the OCMA gala.

24 Life and In Between

The art of Joan Brown at OCMA.

30 The New House Rules

Move over, modern farmhouse. It’s time to level up your design game.

38 Newport’s Neutra Burnham-Ward Properties preserves the iconic Mariners Medical Arts building.

48 Master of Modernism

The Albert Frey architecture exhibition at Palm Springs Art Museum.

56 Desert Chic

Palm Springs welcomes a new wave of design-driven hotels.

62 Elevating Outdoor Living

The essence of elegance in Tidelli’s Shell and Obsession Collections.

66 Waves of Sophistication

Jessie Ann Design’s latest project is the definition of laid-back luxury.

70 Stranded in Luxury

Redefining the luxury haircare experience.

74 Real Estate Gallery

Exclusive OC real estate listings from Blue Door Magazine members.

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Impressive in Progress

Five current Corbin Reeves projects are turning heads.

100 A Look at Lido Isle

A real estate update from Jon Flagg.

104 Resort Retreat

A timelessly elegant villa at Montage Laguna Beach.

108 Fabulous and Fully Furnished

A new home on Little Balboa Island makes a big impression.

114 A Masterpiece of Luxury Living

Unveiling the epitome of opulence in Palm Springs real estate.

118 Art Walk

The sculptures in and around Segersrom Center for the Arts amplify the world-renowned center of art, architecture, culture, and commerce.

134 The Power of Art

The healing power of art and the slow art movement.

140 Margiela Magic

The Maison Margiela spring 2 024 fashion show was the talk of the fashion world. Plus, what’s new at South Coast Plaza.

156 Signature Details

Architect and designer Michele Bönan translates the Italian lifestyle.

166 Design Done Differently

Introducing Pure Design House to Laguna Beach.

ON THE COVER

The cover image of Richard Serra’s monumental, torqued steel sculpture Connector on the campus of Segerstrom Center for the Arts was taken by Elaina Francis. The sculpture, which was commissioned by Elizabeth and Henry Segerstrom in 2006, is included in the Art Walk photo essay in this issue featuring the sculptures in and around Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Plaza, and South Coast Metro. “As an OC native, it’s easy to take my surroundings for granted. For this project I was struck by how truly world-class the Costa Mesa arts campus is,” the photographer says. “Though designed and built in different decades, OCMA’s architecture, the formidable Segerstrom Hall, the glass waves of the concert hall, and Serra’s Connector all work together. The entire cultural campus, with the surrounding theaters, buildings, and works of art, is something to behold, and to hold dear.”

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HARVEST OF HOPE

Photos by Doug Gifford, Ryan Miller, Molly O’Keefe, and Kevin Warn

Harvesters welcomed about 300 esteemed local philanthropic guests to its 31st Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, raising a record-breaking $1.9 million to support the critical work of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. The event also celebrated the 40th anniversary of the food bank’s commitment to feed OC.

South Coast Plaza’s Mikimoto, luxury jewelry brand and premier producer and designer of the world’s highest-quality pearls and pearl jewelry, kicked off the event with a champagne reception. Bartenders adorned with the iconic pearl necklaces poured guests bubbly from the exclusive Grand Cru vineyards in the Champagne region of France.

An exclusive South Coast Plaza runway show followed, featuring the chic and iconic designs of luxury brands Lanvin, MaxMara, Michael Kors Collection, Moncler, Monique Lhuillier, Oscar de la Renta, and The Webster. Following the fashion show, supporters gathered in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Lobby for a gourmet luncheon.

“For 31 years, Harvesters has supported Second Harvest Food Bank in its mission to provide families and growing children with access to nutritious food, and we couldn’t have done it without our generous underwriters’ gifts,” said Gail Haft, Harvesters Chair. “Along with our continued tradition of providing a memorable Fashion Show and Luncheon, we are honored to recognize the milestone of Second Harvest’s 40th anniversary.”

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1. The Mikimoto reception and auction in the concert hall.

2. South Coast Plaza fashion

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5. Jill Johnson-Tucker and Jennifer Van Bergh

6. Claudia Bonilla-Keller and Casey Lesher

7. South Coast Plaza’s Stephanie Rogers and Gail Haft

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ART SENSE AT OCMA

OCMA’s third annual Art Sense Gala welcomed nearly 300 guests, and raised $2 million for the museum and its operations. OCMA CEO and Director Heidi Zuckerman hosted the gala, which was co-chaired by Alexandra Airth and Reesa Emadi and honored artist Jennifer Guidi. The event kicked off a weeklong celebration of the museum’s first year in their new Morphosis Architects-designed building located in the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

“In the first year we have welcomed over 263,000 visitors to the museum—we could not have done that without the support of everyone here,” said Heidi Zuckerman. “I believe that access to art is a basic human right and not a privilege. I have learned

everything I know about how to be human, from art. I’ve learned how to see, how to think, how to speak, and how to love. I’ve even learned how to live, through art. Events like this make that access possible.”

Jennifer Guidi was honored with the Art Sense Gala Award. “This has been one moment of significant reflection as I witnessed the coming together of this exhibition,” Guidi said. “I was surprised how emotional it made me feel to see a decade of work in one place.”

Guidi was there with her husband, Brooklin Soumahoro. Co-Chairs Alexandra Airth and Reesa Emadi also thanked attendees.

Guests were treated to wines selected by Master Sommelier Jay Fletcher, in his third year at the event, as well dinner by resident caterer Mix Mix. In between courses and well into the night, guests danced under the stars to remixed house music sets by DJ Dylan. The Art Sense Opening Gala was presented by Comerica Bank with media partner Cultured Magazine ocma.art

1. Heidi Zuckerman

2. The pre-party reception outside the museum.

3. Jacqueline Mars and Anne Chao

4. Connie and Peter Spenuzza

5. Erica Fink, Jennifer Duran, and Susan Etchandy

6. Shelley Reid and Megan Razi

7. Pam Muzzy, Toni Berlinger, Jim Muzzy, and Alison Hoeven

8. Warren Felson and Lucy Sun

9. Alexandra Airth, Heidi Zuckerman, and Reesa Emadi

10. Britt Meyer, Jany Davenport, Barbara Johnson, and Julia Holland

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LIFE AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

The art of Joan Brown at OCMA

The Bay Area has produced some of America’s most celebrated artists, but few have been as fiercely independent and unapologetically dismissive of critical reception as Joan Brown.

Joan Brown, the most in-depth examination of the iconic Bay Area artist’s oeuvre in 20 years, will be on view at Orange County Museum of Art through June 2, 2024. Born in San Francisco in 1938, artist Joan Brown created colorful, expansive paintings and inventive sculptures inspired by her experiences in the city—where she lived and worked for much of her life—as well as her influential travels.

“When we opened our new building in 2022, I included Joan Brown’s moving painting The Journey #5 in the inagural collection exhibition, and I was stunned by the visitors’ enthusiastic response to the work,” says Heidi Zuckerman, CEO and Director, Orange County Museum of Art. “I’ve always admired her charisma and perseverance; she was steadfast in her dedication to painting, and I am thrilled to be presenting a larger body of her remarkable work to Southern California.”

Organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), the exhibition is curated by Janet Bishop, chief curator and curator of painting and sculpture at SFMOMA, and Nancy Lim, associate curator of painting and sculpture at SFMOMA.

Homage to Picasso, 1973; private collection; © Estate of Joan Brown; photo courtesy George Adams Gallery, New York

Achieving early acclaim as the youngest artist exhibited in Young America 1960 at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Brown refused to conform to the abstract paintings that had first won her notice. Instead, she followed her own path, adopting different styles of figurative painting that she continually reinvented. If there is one condition of her work that remains constant, it is perhaps her subject matter—prosaic visions of people, experiences, and memories drawn from her life.

Spanning her days as a student in the 1950s to her untimely death in 1990, Joan Brown showcases the artist’s creative evolution. She began her 35-year career with luscious, abstract expressionist canvases and by the mid-1960s moved into graphic representational paintings portraying dogs, cats, swims, cityscapes, and her son Noel; self-portraits; and works inspired by her spiritual explorations.

Her references ranged from Rembrandt, Velázquez, Goya, and Matisse to Egyptian art, Chinese art, Mesoamerican visual culture, Hinduism, her swimming coach, and Theosophy. Brown pursued each of these myriad interests with single-minded dedication, typically researching them for years, with a curiosity that intensified over time, as her practice became suffused with spiritual purpose.

Commonly characterized as the only female in the second generation of the Bay Area Figurative Movement, Brown was in reality an artist and person who defied easy classification. As she said herself, “I’m not any one thing: I’m not just a teacher, I’m not just a mother, I’m not just a painter, I’m all of these things, plus.”

Brown continued to experiment and refine her approach throughout the 1960s, pivoting

briefly to more intimate black-and-white paintings and then back to highly stylized figures floating, dreamlike, against brightly colored backgrounds.

The turn of the decade signaled another shift as Brown began incorporating more elements of fantasy and whimsy in her work. The Bride (1970), for example, embodies this emphasis. It features a cat with white-tipped ears and icy blue eyes standing primly in a bridal gown amidst a field of flowers and cerulean sky of flying fish, a large brown rat on a leash at her feet. On its face, the imagery is absurd, yet the rigidity of the figures and the cat’s sober gaze give the painting a contemplative air.

Above: The Bride, 1970; University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, bequest of Earl David Peugh III; © Estate of Joan Brown; photo: Johnna Arnold/ Impart Photography

Opposite: The Dancers in a City #2, 1972; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, gift of Alfred E. Heller; © Estate of Joan Brown; photo: Katherine Du Tiel; courtesy San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

A swimming enthusiast, Brown trained with International Hall of Fame swimming coach Charlie Sava—who appears in several of her portrait paintings—and she enjoyed frequent open-water swims in the San Francisco Bay. She produced numerous swimming-related works, ranging from paintings of her beloved coach to self-portraits that memorialize her near-death experience during a oneand-a-half mile race from Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park in 1975.

The late 1970s ushered in an interest in New Age spirituality and eastern religions. Ancient Egyptian and Hindu iconography feature in much of Brown’s later work, such as The Journey #5 (1976), though she did not deviate from her figurative and representational style, even when branching into sculpture.

By the time she died in southern India in 1990, she had produced more than 400 paintings and 50 sculptures. The exhibit celebrates this full scope of the artist’s vibrant and wide-ranging career and illuminates how uniquely compelling Brown’s artistic practice is—now more than ever.

Joan Brown

Orange County Museum of Art

Christmas Time 1970 (Joan + Noel), 1970; Collection of Adam Lindemann; © Estate of Joan Brown; photo: Glen Cheriton/Impart Photography

THE NEW HOUSE RULES

Move over, modern farmhouse. It’s time to level up your design game with cutting-edge color, less-expected materials, sculptural shapes, and a new energy rippling through every room of the house.

By Alexandria Abramian

CABINET CULTURE

Who says storage can’t steal the show while concealing the clutter? When it comes to storing your stuff in high style, forget the ho-hum wood hutch and push the design envelope with edgier options. Here, a rattan and oak cabinet with double doors makes a striking, au naturel statement for a new breed of cabinet member.

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GOING UP! STATEMENTMAKING ELEVATORS

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SPOKEN WORD

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BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN

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ROUNDED ROOMS

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BOLD BATHROOM CEILINGS

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CURVES AHEAD

Adding round, fluted, scalloped, or organic curves in varied and unexpected sizes to your home’s design introduces a fresh character whether in accessories, furniture, or design applications. Think round light fixtures, scalloped backsplashes, curved headboards, organic-shaped mirrors, or round furniture details–these pieces add a bit of playfulness and elevate your living space.

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NEWPORT’S

NEUTRA

Burnham-Ward Properties preserves the iconic Mariners Medical Arts designed

by Richard Neutra

By Alexandria Abramian

Opposite: Mariners Medical Arts embodies a midcentury modern design that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces.

Historic photos by Julius Shulman, 1964, Julius Shulman Photography Archive, Getty Research Library

Richard Neutra may be one of the world’s premier midcentury architects, but unlike many of his contemporaries, the Austrian-born Neutra took a particular interest in reimagining the medical office. Reacting to the forbidding and intimidating clinic design of his day, Neutra created an entirely new architectural approach, one where light and access to nature would be balanced by a need for patients’ privacy and sense of calm. Together these became the key components to his philosophy about the role of architecture in facilitating the ‘art’ of medicine.

Mariners Medical Arts building on Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach is the culmination of that vision. A compound originally commissioned by 11 doctors in 1963, the low-profile design was comprised of three small buildings covered with vertical metal louvers that provided a sense of privacy. Tropical plants and reflecting pools offered a calming presence for visitors, whether they were walking to an appointment with their dentist, doctor, or psychiatrist.

Burnham-Ward Properties’ team relied on historic photographs and preserved construction drawings to restore many of the original architectural elements, including three water features within the core of the property that were wrongly removed by prior ownership in the 1970s.

“As architects, we care deeply about the preservation of architectural history. We are thrilled that this building has survived and found the right stewards to bring Neutra’s original design back to life.”

Jeffrey Gill, Executive Director, American Institute of Architects Orange County

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Walkways between the buildings are covered with metal louvers. The preservation project includes numerous environmental improvements and other modernizations including an updated landscape palette consisting of drought-tolerant plant and tree species.

“If a building were to combine every design element of the classic Neutra, this would be that building.”

—OC Architecture Guide

It is one of the few remaining medical offices designed by the architect who briefly worked for Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago before moving to California. And while the building has been in continuous use as medical offices since it opened more than 60 years ago, a combination of neglect and ill-advised renovations worked to obliterate much of Neutra’s original vision.

Today, after an extensive restoration of the historic property by Burnham-Ward Properties, Mariners has been restored to its original glory. Using historic photographs and preserved construction drawings, the BurnhamWard Properties’ team, working with Shubin Donaldson Principal Architect, Sieglinde Pukke, rehabilitated the buildings.

The restored water features proved to be a major component of the process. A series of three reflecting pools, key to Neutra’s goal of providing a natural, contemplative experience, were subsequently drained and filled in with sea stones. The team was able to restore the spaces to their original intent and today, elongated ribbons of water capture that sense of serenity sought by the architect.

Spearheading the multimillion-dollar project was Steve Thorp, Partner of Burnham-Ward Properties. “We are extremely proud of the completed restoration as the property is significant not only to the city of Newport Beach, but also the national architectural community,” Thorp says. “Our amazing team paid incredibly close attention to every detail to ensure we stayed true to the original design intent, and to honor the building’s importance as one of California’s architecture gems.”

Neutra believed that a medical building need not be an intimidating institution. Privacy, illumination, and access to nature were key in communicating this value. Reflecting pools offer a calming presence for visitors.

The Burnham-Ward firm is responsible for many acts of architectural imagination and preservation in coastal Orange County, from partnering on mega projects like the $330 million Dana Point Harbor redevelopment, revitalizing Lido Marina Village and SoCo, and acquiring and redeveloping multiple properties on and near 17th Street and Westcliff, to less well-known passion projects such as saving the architectural offices of James Herbert Brownell on PCH in Newport Beach and bringing the Edward Giddings-designed wooden beauty in Newport Center back to life.

When it came to updating elements of the Mariners Medical Arts project to better reflect modern-day requirements, the team focused on adding environmental improvements and other modernizations including ADA accessibility, an updated landscape palette consisting of drought-tolerant plant and tree species, LED lighting, and much more.

Dr. Frank Curry has operated his dental practice in the building for 54 years and has seen the property through many changes and landlords. “My initial exposure to this iconic building was in 1959. I was just completing active duty in the U.S. Navy as a general dentist and was to begin my private practice in Newport Beach,” Curry says. “Burnham-Ward purchased this building with a passion to restore its original glory, and despite being challenged by unexpected obstacles, they have truly accomplished this goal. I am fortunate and proud to continue my general practice in this extraordinary building.”

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MASTER OF MODERNISM

The Albert Frey architecture exhibition at Palm Springs Art Museum is the design highlight of the desert high season

Albert Frey (1903-1998), a California architect born in Switzerland, was one of the most important modern architects of our time. Frey lived and worked in Palm Springs, establishing a style of modernist architecture that came to be known as ‘desert modernism’. The exhibition, Albert Frey: Inventive Modernist at Palm Springs Art Museum’s Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion, runs through June 3, 2024. It includes drawings, plans, images, and models—many from Frey’s personal archives—which he bequeathed to the museum.

Frey had early career successes in Paris and New York before moving to Palm Springs where he realized most of his life work. Over a long and prolific career, he produced more than 200 building designs, including such notable local landmarks as the Palm Springs City Hall, the Aerial Tramway Valley Station (with John Porter Clark), his own residence, Frey House II, and the Aluminaire House™, both in the permanent collection of Palm Springs Art Museum.

Albert Frey (American, born Switzerland, 1903-1998) helped to establish Palm Springs as a world-recognized center for modern architecture and design. He was the first architect to design a modern International Style structure for Palm Springs and paved the way for modern architecture and the architects that followed.

Frey designed the Palm Springs City Hall, which was completed in 1952.

Palm Springs City Hall, 1958. Photographer: Julius Shulman. Architects: Clark, Frey, and Chambers. Collection of Palm Springs Art Museum. © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles.

Albert Frey in front of Frey House I, ca. 1955

Photographer: Julius Shulman. Architect: Albert Frey. © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles.

The museum’s large-scale retrospective, curated and designed by Brad Dunning, presents rare and many previously unexhibited architectural models, drawings, films, photographs, and furniture.

“One building by Frey in some other town would be cause for celebration,” Dunning says. “Palm Springs is so full of them, it may not completely appreciate the bounty. With this exhibition, I strive to show not only the justifiably well-known projects but countless other works that Frey was able to inject with his unique design aesthetic, clever and artful compositions, and experimentation with new materials. Albert Frey pursued a lifelong quest for the regality of order and for the harmony of the man-made with the natural.”

A lavishly illustrated hardbound book, published by Radius Books, accompanies the exhibition, offering contributions from writers, historians, and critics.

Albert Frey, FAIA, was born 1903 in Switzerland, and earned his architecture diploma there in 1924. He moved to Paris in 1928 to work for Le Corbusier, on projects including the Villa Savoye. Moving to New York in 1930, Frey was the first Corbusier disciple to work in the U.S. There, he became partners with architect A. Lawrence Kocher, who was also managing editor of Architectural Record magazine. Together they published numerous articles on urban planning, the modernist aesthetic, and technology. Kocher and Frey also designed four buildings, including the acclaimed Aluminaire House, a demonstration house designed for the Exhibition of the Architectural League in New York, 1931.

In 1934, Frey came to Palm Springs to supervise construction of the Kocher-Samson Building, a mixed-use building for his partner’s brother, J.J. Kocher. Frey fell in love with the area, and

Store Building #2 for paper. Architect: Albert Frey. Collection of Palm Springs Art Culver Nichols, 1969. Collection of Art, Architecture Museum. Albert Frey Collection & Design Museum, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Premiere Apartments, 1958, Photographer: Julius Shulman. Architects: Frey and Chambers. Collection of Palm Springs Art Museum. © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles

Left: Premiere Apartments, 1958. Photographer: Julius Shulman.

Architects: Frey and Chambers. Collection of Palm Springs Art Museum.

© J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles.

Above: Tropical Foliage, 1959. Architect: Albert Frey. Palm Springs Art Museum, Albert Frey Collection.

worked with John Porter Clark for two years under the offices of Van Pelt and Lind as neither architect was yet licensed in California.

Returning to New York in 1937 to work on the Museum of Modern Art, Frey moved back to Palm Springs permanently two years later. Rejoining Clark in a partnership, Frey went onto design a body of work including residential, commercial, institutional, and civic buildings. Many of these buildings are preserved today, including Raymond Loewy House (1946-47), Palm Springs City Hall (1952), Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Valley Station (1963), and the most recently restored North Shore Yacht Club at the Salton Sea (1958). His personal residence, Frey House II (1963-64), sits on the mountainside above Palm Springs Art Museum; it was also gifted to the institution by Frey and is part of the museum’s permanent collection. Frey lived in Palm Springs until his death in 1998. As Palm Springs’ first full-time, resident architect, Frey is known as one of the founders of Desert Modernism.

The Palm Springs Art Museum exhibition coincides with the opening of the permanent installation of Albert Frey and A. Lawrence Kocher’s Aluminaire House™ on museum grounds. One of the first examples of European-inspired Modern design in America, Aluminaire was conceived in 1931 as an experiment to explore new industrial materials in creating low-cost housing. It is now considered a masterpiece of modernist design. The public will be able to view the structure starting in February.

The museum’s architectural assets, including the E. Stewart Williamsdesigned Palm Springs Art Museum and Architecture and Design Center building, are an integral part of the museum’s permanent collection. Highlights of the architecture and design collection include materials from the archives of Albert Frey, among others; photographs by Julius Shulman; drawings by Richard Neutra, Lawrence Halprin, Steven Holl, Robert Irwin, and Daniel Libeskind; and furniture designed by Greta Magnusson Grossman, Frank Gehry, Ron Arad, the Campana Brothers, and Paul McCobb, to name a few.

Albert Frey: Inventive Modernist

Through June 3, 2024

Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion 300 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs psmuseum.org

Model of Farmhouse B. 1932, Collection of Palm Springs Art Museum. Albert Frey Collection,

Photo by Lance Gerber.

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DESERT CHIC

One of the world’s prime locations for Mad Men-era architecture, Palm Springs welcomes a new wave of design-driven hotels

By Alexandria Abramian

RETRO REDUX!

Once a roadside inn from the ’60s, Life House Palm Springs is the desert’s newest boutique retreat. Inspired by the world of conservationist Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, an advocate for California’s deserts and promoter of the establishment of Joshua Tree National Park, the 66-room property blends old Hollywood decadence with Japanese restraint. Reimagined by Kockum Design Studio, the resort has been cast in a palette of soothing sunset hues and desert greens: Common areas look more private home, less public hotel, with sink-in comfortable seating and quirky details, like the elaborate floral wallpaper that lines the walls of Minerva’s, the hotel’s plant-forward bar and restaurant. Central to the entire Life House experience is, of course, the pool area. With vintage-looking chaises and umbrellas, along with fringelined private cabanas, the Don Draper-beckoning retreat perfectly blends old-school style with very modern-day comfort.

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SPA SANCTUARY

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BOUTIQUE CHIC

The world’s first-ever Tommy Bahama resort has just debuted in Indian Wells, giving new meaning to the term “boutique hotel.” The Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa reflects the brand at every turn: Luxury guest villages are wrapped in palm-frond wallpaper and outfitted with all-Bahama furnishings, while its iconic grapefruit-pink hue is splashed throughout. Set on 11 acres full of old-growth citrus and olive trees as well as flower and herb gardens, the property includes three saltwater pools and bocce courts and also offers easy access to the adjacent Indian Wells Golf Resort, which features the Players Course, Clive Clark’s Celebrity Course, and a putting course.

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CULINARY CONTEMPORARY

Slated to open this spring, Thompson Palm Springs  is poised to become the area’s ultimate food- and wine-focused new hotel. Located at the heart of the city’s iconic Palm Canyon Drive with expansive views of the San Jacinto Mountains, the hotel will offer two chef-driven restaurants as well as a sprawling tasting room featuring wines from HALL Napa Valley, showcasing hotel owners Craig and Kathryn Hall’s wines.

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ELEVATING OUTDOOR LIVING

The essence of elegance in Tidelli’s Shell and Obsession Collections

Meet Luciano Mandelli, a key partner at Tidelli Outdoor Living, where innovation meets outdoor design. His latest creation, the Shell Collection, draws inspiration from seashell motifs and the serene ambiance of Mykonos. Here, simplicity merges with functionality to redefine outdoor living.

From the auto industry to the artisanal realm of Tidelli, Mandelli’s journey is marked by a deep respect for materials and a commitment to sustainability. Reflecting on his transition, Mandelli shares, “I fell in love with Shell during the creation process. The choice of materials, the design, the handmade craftsmanship ... All the details make it a collection that, without a doubt, is here to stay.”

Mandelli’s Shell Collection epitomizes this ethos of “art meets utility.” Crafted from aluminum, nautical rope, and sustainable Brazilian hardwood, each piece marries elegance with practicality. With high backs and wooden legs, the collection exudes sophistication, inviting relaxation in outdoor spaces.

Tidelli’s commitment to sustainability also shines through in the Shell Collection. From eco-friendly materials to community-focused manufacturing practices, every aspect reflects a dedication to leaving a positive impact.

COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION

Partnering with renowned South Korean artist Kwangho Lee, Tidelli explores new frontiers in design. Lee’s unique perspective on experimenting with materials and Tidelli’s commitment to high-quality outdoor living solutions resulted in the beautifully handwoven collection Obsession.

The Obsession Collection, comprising three visually captivating pieces, showcases the beauty of handcrafted design, each meticulously woven with nautical rope and constructed from sustainable materials. The collection’s intriguing patterns highlight an exceptional level of detail and craftsmanship.

DISCOVER YOUR PERFECT PIECE

Mandelli’s Shell Collection and Lee’s Obsession Collection embody Tidelli’s ethos of simplicity, functionality, and sustainability. As you plan your outdoor spaces for the coming season, consider adding a touch of elegance and comfort with these collections. They are not just furniture; they are a testament to the artistry and passion of their creators, making your outdoor living experience truly exceptional.

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WAVES OF SOPHISTICATION

Jessie Ann Design’s latest project is the definition of laidback luxury

Although the bones of the 1,289-squarefoot house on Poinsettia Avenue in Corona del Mar were good, the abundant orange wood and lackluster lighting just weren’t the new owner’s style. So, as she’s done several times before, the owner turned to Jessie Ann Mitchell of Jessie Ann Design for help.

“Because she’s done so many construction projects before, she wanted something more turnkey,” says Jessie Ann Mitchell. So, the focus was on adding functionality and custom details to make it feel like home. That included a custom wood banquette in the dining room with storage underneath, a new kitchen island, and a plastered range hood, as well as all new lighting and furniture.

This renovation is more than just design; it’s a lifestyle. With a nod to the owner’s love for surfing, the home features surf-inspired touches that create a sense of laid-back luxury. The goal was to make the space feel organic and neutral, bringing in interest with fun textures and soft, curved shapes throughout.

The client’s hobby and love for the sea is reflected in specially selected artwork throughout the home. A custom art piece hangs in the master bedroom capturing the essence of ocean waves with shells and natural beads. Another piece by the dining room banquette from Visual Contrast carries through the theme with a pearlescent finish. These selections are a nod to Southern California’s relaxed surf culture while creating a tranquil ambiance that resonates with the spirit of the coast.

The dining room showcases a bespoke wooden banquette boasting hidden storage, while the kitchen island receives a stylish makeover with wooden-faced cabinets and a personalized plaster hood, transforming the space with a fresh aesthetic.

A room on the home’s top level provides a peaceful place for the client’s daily yoga practice. It also has a Peloton bike and room for an overnight guest. Removing a built-in closet made space for a relaxing seating area.

Mitchell says the project went seamlessly. The only crisis moment was when the backyard Jacuzzi was delivered by a crane. “We had to drop it in this tiny slot between the garage and the house,” she says. “Watching that go up, my heart was shaking.”

Choosing a favorite part of the house is difficult for the designer. “It’s hard because I really love this home—if I had to move in tomorrow, I would!” she says. When pressed, she selects the primary bedroom. “I love everything about it—the bed, the sheets, the linen, and the fun artwork above her bed.”

Mitchell adds that building a long-term relationship with this client made the design process a dream. “The trust is there, which is amazing because it’s pretty much just, ‘Yes, yes, yes, done.’”

“I really love this home — if I had to move in tomorrow, I would!”

—Interior designer Jessie Ann Mitchell

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Above left: In the primary bedroom, the focal point is a handcrafted wall hanging above the bed, which adds organic texture and interest that draws the eye in.

Above right: The luxurious master bathroom showcases organic tiling, a striking statement slab, and accents of natural wood, exuding an ambiance of relaxed opulence.

Left: Surf-inspired touches make this room on the top level of the home a peaceful retreat for relaxation or exercise.

STRANDED IN LUXURY

Redefining the luxury haircare experience

From the first step inside, Stranded Salon’s reception area showcases a bespoke design palette that soothes the senses and elevates the spirit.

Imagine stepping into a space where the hustle of the day fades away, replaced by the serene ambiance of a luxurious retreat. That’s the experience awaiting you at Stranded Salon, Orange County’s newest gem in luxury hairstyling. Thanks to the creative genius of Laura Brophy Interiors, this high-end salon nestled in The Ranch at Newport Bay is not just a salon—it’s a destination.

Stranded’s journey began with three young entrepreneurs dreaming of a salon that wasn’t just a name but an experience. “They envisioned a retreat, a haven away from the ordinary,” Laura Brophy shares, recalling the inception of the project. “The goal was to create

an environment that whisked clients away to a special place, an oasis of calm and beauty.”

And what an oasis it is! Upon entering Stranded Salon, you’re greeted with an ambiance that simultaneously soothes and awakens the senses. The standout feature? A breathtaking flagstone floor that weaves a tapestry of texture and depth, setting the stage for the salon’s unique aesthetic. Brophy’s masterful use of a neutral color palette, intertwined with rich organic materials, crafts an atmosphere that’s both inviting and intriguing.

The salon’s design is a study in balance and beauty, with feminine touches that don’t overpower. Instead, they create a harmonious blend of comfort and elegance. Every corner of Stranded Salon is a visual treat, with elements that invite the eye to linger and explore. But the magic doesn’t end there. The waiting area is not just a space to bide time; it’s an Instagrammer’s paradise. “The owners wanted a lounge that’s not just comfortable but also picture-perfect,” Brophy reveals. It’s a space where moments are captured and shared, contributing to the salon’s rapidly growing popularity.

Functionality meets form in this exquisite salon. The layout is meticulously planned for an efficient workflow, ensuring that both stylists and clients enjoy a seamless experience. Stranded Salon is a testament to design that’s not only visually stunning but also practically brilliant.

The recent makeover of The Ranch at Newport Bay has infused new energy into the area, fostering a vibrant community spirit. Stranded Salon, with its unique vantage point, offers a window to this lively world.

The journey to Stranded’s opening was a race against time. “The challenge was to realize our vision within a tight timeline,” Brophy admits. But it was a challenge met with enthusiasm and collaboration, a joint effort between Laura Brophy, the construction team, and the property manager. “It was a symphony of teamwork,” Laura adds with a smile.

Stranded Salon is more than a salon. It’s a testament to the power of vision, collaboration, and design. It stands as a beacon of beauty and tranquility, a serene escape in the heart Orange County.

Stranded Salon’s treatment chairs stand as a centerpiece in a meticulously designed space that harmonizes form, function, and fashion for an unparalleled beauty experience.

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32091 Coast Highway

Laguna Beach

Panoramic Oceanfront Gated Estate

Offered at $18,000,000

Originally conceived by one renowned California architect (Fred Briggs, recognized as an Architectural Digest Top 100 architect) and more recently updated and expanded by another (Christopher Light), ‘Greenstone by the Sea’ is a masterful combination of disappearing glass, vast ocean expanses, and tremendous outdoor decks and terraces.

1811 Ocean Way

Laguna Beach

Centrally Located Oceanfront

Offered at $9,250,000

For the first time in more than 50 years, the home at 1811 Ocean Way is available for purchase. Situated above Pearl Street Beach, the privileged position of the home provides vast panoramic ocean views, Catalina Island and year-round sunset views, and a prime view of the ‘arch’ of stunning Arch Cove below.

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SCAN TO WATCH FILM

Set on a large corner homesite with appx. 165’ of frontage within the highly sought-after Harbor View community, this brilliantly crafted new (2023) home by RDM General Contractors with Mindy Gayer Design interiors offers five bedrooms, five-and-two-half-bathrooms, appx. 4,700 square feet, a resort-style backyard, and timeless Modern Farmhouse architecture.

2001 Port Ramsgate Place, Newport Beach

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PICTURESQUE PROPERTY ON BIG CANYON’S 6TH FAIRWAY

22 Cherry Hills Lane

Step into 22 Cherry Hills, a stunning modern 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home nestled on a private cul da sac lot with views of Big Canyon Country Club’s 6th fairway. The flowing, open floorplan offers two living spaces and primarily single-level living, including a primary suite on both the first and second floors. The dining room and formal living room boast picturesque golf course views and a stacked stone, gas-assisted wood burning fireplace, accentuated by a gorgeous 1,800 bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar. The highly refined custom kitchen overlooking the backyard features designer countertops, 6-burner Wolf Range, SubZero Max Fridge & Freezer, and a Miele plumbed in coffee maker. A countertop bar area opens to the second living/media area with access to the front courtyard and backyard. As you step out to the back, you will experience a tranquil infinity-edge pool, spa, and multiple lounge/dining areas, including an outdoor kitchen with a Viking grill. The first of two primary suites is located on the first floor featuring a fireplace and dual sink bathroom with a stone-accented bathtub and walk-in shower. Two additional suites, an office, laundry room, and recently constructed powder room complete the first level. The second level is comprised of an additional primary suite with an exquisite Japanese soaking tub, shower, separate toilet room, walk-in closet, and private balcony overlooking the golf course. Property amenities also include a 4-car garage, a metal roof w/ 50-year warranty, a security system w/ Nest cameras, and 41 owned solar panels. TIM CARR

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Lido Isle, Newport

This landmark Newport Beach Harbor Island home, situated on two of its most extraordinary view lots, is available for sale for the first time in over 70 years. Favored for its timeless classic style, impressive private dockage, magnificent stately grounds, and beautifully manicured specimen trees, this gracious residence, built circa 1937, presides over Newport Harbor’s central turning basin and anchorage, the hub of the harbor’s yachting activity. This offering comprises two independent lots (numbers 20 and 21), each fifty feet wide. Their combined one hundred feet of frontage, found on the most desirable island in Newport Harbor, represents the last opportunity of its kind. Surrounded by Southern California’s most impressive and expensive waterside residences, this property can be restored, expanded, or wholly reimagined to build the waterfront home of your dreams. The existing private dock can accommodate several boats to 78’, and reconfiguration could allow for a yacht to 100’.

2201 BAYSIDE DRIVE

CORONA DEL MAR

SOLD AT $24,5000

5 beds I 9 baths I 9,129 sq. ft.

Client Testimonial:

“As a seasoned real estate developer and broker with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed numerous marketing strategies by top-rated Realtors fall short, especially in the Southern California market. It was not until I engaged with Brian Furstenfeld, a Broker Associate with The Oppenheim Group, renowned for their worldwide marketing prowess and association with #1 rated Netflix shows “Selling Sunset” and “Selling the OC”, that I truly realized the magnitude of their branding power. With their innovative approach casting a wide net to create maximum exposure, The Oppenheim Group surpasses traditional marketing methods, ensuring that no money is left on the table for us sellers. Brian’s inherent passion for serving my best interests from the start, attention to detail in preparing my home for the market, and skillfully tailored presentation of my home during showings was unparalleled. He is a seasoned negotiator who utilized the flurry of activity and multiple offers their branding power generated to secure the highest sales price conceivable in the currently “tough” market. The proof is in the results. My home at 2201 Bayside Drive, listed by another brokerage for over a year without movement. Brian and The Oppenheim Group took over the listing and sold it with seven competing offers, at a staggering $2.5 million above the highest previous offer, achieving a record-breaking $24.5 million sale price for Corona Del Mar waterfront. In conclusion, when it comes to maximizing profits and achieving unprecedented success in luxury home sales, The Oppenheim Group’s innovative methods are unrivaled. Their exceptional ability to combine entertainment with effective marketing ensures that properties receive the attention they deserve, and from the right audience. I unequivocally recommend Brian Furstenfeld with The Oppenheim Group to any discerning homeowner looking to sell in today’s competitive and “tough” market.”

-Greg Cullen, Seller of 2201 Bayside Dr.

CORONA DEL MAR

OFFERED AT $69,000/MO.

BEDS: 6 | BATHS: 8 | 7,709 SQ.FT.

NEWPORT BEACH

OFFERED AT $69,000/MO.

BEDS: 6 | BATHS: 8 | 7,709 SQ.FT

CORONA DEL MAR

JUST LEASED AT $64,000/MO.

BEDS: 6 | BATHS: 8 | 7,288 SQ. FT.

LAGUNA BEACH

COMING SOON

BEDS: 6 | BATHS: 8 | 7,709 SQ.FT

1207 DOLPHIN TERRACE

994 TEMPLE HILLS DRIVE

1972 PORT RAMSGATE

1215 DOLPHIN TERRACE

IMPRESSIVE IN PROGRESS

Five current Corbin Reeves projects are turning heads

29 Beach View, Dana Point

Architecture: SAOTA, Capetown, South Africa

Interior Design: ARRCC, Capetown, South Africa, and Luca Lanzetta Group, Santa Monica

Located in The Strand in Dana Point, this contemporary house was designed by SAOTA, an award-winning international architecture firm based in South Africa. It is the first SAOTA project to be built in Orange County. The 15,000-square-foot home boasts spectacular ocean views and all three levels offer ample outdoor living space, including an infinity pool and outdoor kitchen.

32354 Caribbean, Dana Point

Architecture: Brion Jeannette, Brion Jeannette Architecture, Newport Beach

Interior Design: Jim Magni, Magni Kalman

This iconic 20,000-square-foot ultracontemporary house sits on a 15 acre-parcel with 180-degree ocean views. Comprising three buildings, the project required $12 million of infrastructure to create the building pad and retaining walls needed to secure a building site on the hillside lot.

29 Waves End, Crystal Cove

Architecture: Eric Trabert, E.T.A.

Residential Design, Irvine

Interior Design: Sue Capelli, Passione, Inc., Irvine

A stunning formal garden and fountain leading into the front entrance might make this three-story, 20,000-square-foot new build feel a lot more traditional than other current Corbin Reeves projects. But the sweeping 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and high-end transitional interiors make it feel right at home in Crystal Cove.

925 Via Lido Soud, Lido Island

Architecture: Rob Sinclair, Sinclair Associates Architects, Los Angeles

Interior Design: Rona Graf, Grace Blu, Costa Mesa

Situated on a double waterfront lot, this 10,000-square-foot home has an Eastern seaboard feel. That theme is carried throughout the interior with woodwork intentionally designed to create a nautical feel. Corbin Reeves is constructing the home on a 15-month fast-track schedule.

20462 Birch St., Newport Beach

Architecture: Chris Brandon, Brandon Architects, Inc., Costa Mesa

This 14,000-square-foot property in the Back Bay is unique in that it’s being built without wood at the client’s request. The construction of the two-story home using only concrete, steel, and glass has presented some challenges, but the end result will be a one-of-a-kind contemporary residence with an impressive garage space—part of it two stories high.

Corbin Reeves

245 Fischer Avenue, Suite A1

Costa Mesa 714.540.3700

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A LOOK AT LIDO ISLE

A real estate update from Jon Flagg

When preparing my insights on the Lido Isle real estate market, I am continually surprised when I take a detailed look back at the year, especially when comparing it to prior years. In 2023, the Lido market proved quite resilient with a slight tug-of-war between buyer hesitancy, fearing prices might drop amid recession talks and mixed economic signals, and sellers who were clinging to low interest rates, not having replacement properties to move into. In retrospect, sellers won as equity continued to grow. Here are a few highlights:

SALES VOLUME

There were 25 closings in 2023 per MLS, the lowest amount in the past 14 years—less than half of 2021’s 53 homes. Inventory has rarely touched 10-plus active listings during the past two years.

PRICES/AVERAGES

The average sale price for the year was $6.241 million for all homes compared to $6.75 million in 2022. The median sale price was $4.5 million, below the 2022 median of $5.497 million. Those differences can largely be attributed to the ratio of bayfront to interior sales. In 2022, 10 of the 26 sales were bayfront properties, and this number dipped to norms with just five of the 25 sales being bayfront properties.

INTERIOR

The average price for the 20 interior closings in 2023 was $4.447 million compared to $4.167 million in 2022. The interior recorded its highest sale ever at $8.8 million.

BAYFRONT

The five bayfront homes that closed escrow in 2023 (plus one off-market sale) ranged in price from $7 million to $24 million with an average price of $13,420 million. It is my professional opinion that there are some bayfront homes that could secure prices above $50 million if a buyer could pry those owners out.

DAYS ON THE MARKET (DOM)

The average DOM was 40 compared to 30 in 2022. In 2023, homes typically closed at 94% of their list price with only one home selling over the original asking price. That’s an interesting contrast to 2022 when eight of the 26 sales went for above asking price and 2021 when seven of the 53 sales went over asking.

FINANCING VS. CASH

Fifty percent of the transactions were consummated with some form of debt, while the other half were cash.

LOCALITY

Of the 28 closings (including off-markets), seven had owned or did own a home on the island, plus three “tenants” ended up purchasing after taking a test run on the island. The remainder of the buyers came from areas ranging from Huntington Beach to Burlingame to Arizona.

WHERE ARE WE HEADING?

We closed the year with nine homes on the market—the highest year-end level in several years. Yet, it’s not a level that leads to a buyer’s market. Although we are in an election year and there is a bit of uncertainty, the Fed’s easing on rates, should they do so, will provide moderate continued fuel for appreciation. Newer trophy properties will continue to command and receive a premium, and the “tweeners” may do as well as their neighbors did last year. However, buyers will not be stepping up to any price to secure these, especially since construction costs remain high. Unless inventory grows to the 20-plus range, the advantage will remain in the seller’s court, and buyers will continue to demand, and pay, to live in the paradise of Lido.

The ability to walk over the bridge for dining, shopping, or a leisurely coffee adds an extra layer of charm and convenience to Lido Isle living.

840 Newport Center Drive Suite 100

Newport Beach

949.533.7878

Lido Isle continues to be an extraordinary place to call home, a haven where neighbors generously contribute their time and resources to maintain a paradise that is cherished.

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RESORT RETREAT

A timelessly elegant villa at Montage Laguna Beach

One of just 14 private Villas in the iconic Montage Laguna Beach resort, 7 Stickley provides the perfect blend of privacy and amenities. The 2,880-square-foot residence offers a high-end sanctuary in the heart of one of Southern California’s most exclusive enclaves with access to the resort’s pool, spa, and multiple restaurants—as well as the option to partake of the Montage’s room service, housekeeping, and concierge. “The Montage is synonymous with the highest levels of service, and access to the amenities offers its residents an opportunity at truly untroubled resort living,” says listing broker John Stanaland of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Above: A fully appointed kitchen with a large central island, a topof-the-line suite of professionalgrade appliances, dual sinks, and refined cabinetry anchors the home’s bright, airy space.

Right: The ocean-facing primary suite incudes a sitting area with a fireplace and access to an exterior space with an in-ground hot tub.

The reimagined four-bedroom residence has been meticulously updated with interiors that impeccably blend timeless elegance and effortless California charm. The main living area features a stately marble and wood fireplace and impressive views of Catalina Island. Perfect for entertaining, the sunlit kitchen is outfitted with professional-grade appliances, dual sinks, and a large island for prepping or serving. The open-concept space flows seamlessly into the comfortable dining and living areas. Oversized French doors open from there onto a private exterior space that offers rare direct access to the Montage grounds.

The ocean-facing primary suite provides another space to escape and relax with a sitting area, fireplace, expansive walk-in closet, and five-piece spa-like bathroom. Enjoy early morning coffee or a nighttime dip by stepping through the room’s French doors into a private exterior space with an in-ground hot tub. Two spacious secondary bedrooms have their own bathrooms, while the fourth is perfect for a guest room or home office.

The property also has a two-car garage with a coveted full-size driveway, all protected with the Montage’s 24-hour security. “As a former broker of record for the Montage, I have sold most of the private residences within the resort. I can attest that this Villa offers a truly exceptional level of finishes,” Stanaland says.

7 Stickley Drive in Laguna Beach is listed at $9,995,000 by:

John Stanaland of Douglas

Elliman Real Estate

12 Corporate Plaza

Newport Beach

949.689.9047

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The Villa offers the best of Orange County outdoor living with stunning ocean and Catalina Island views.

The home is set back from the quiet one-way street to increase the amount of exterior entertaining space.

Opposite: The beautiful textural wallcovering adds depth and dimension to the room without overpowering the space. Its muted tones complement the richness of the wood cabinetry while enhancing the overall sense of coziness and warmth.

FABULOUS AND FULLY FURNISHED

A new home on Little Balboa Island makes a big impression

By Jenn Daack Woolson

Sailhouse’s new custom residence at 209 Crystal Avenue on Little Balboa Island gives the term “move-in ready” a whole new meaning. The 2,400-square-foot open layout home is being sold fully furnished, with interior design and furnishings by Morrison Interiors. This approach is a bit of a departure for Sailhouse, but they’re finding the concept is widely appealing.

“We made the conscious decision to furnish it with the intention of engaging all of the senses,” explains Sailhouse Founder Pat Patterson. “Stepping into an empty property evokes a different emotion than entering a fully furnished space, and we wanted to ensure that our project was complete in every way. By incorporating the Newport Beach lifestyle into our design, we hope to inspire further interest and make our space more approachable and relaxing.”

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS

The four-bedroom, five-bath home has ample patio space for outdoor entertaining. Large-format stone flooring flows from patio to kitchen through large sliding glass panels to accentuate the property’s indoor-outdoor living aspect.

Although the home has a neutral color palette, there’s plenty of playfulness in the design details. Jocelyne Lander, a senior designer with Morrison Interiors, says the team selected a lot of natural stone, including limestone, Calcatta marble, and quartzite, for durability and longevity.

There’s also a lot of playfulness in the home’s lighting. “In our quest to create a truly distinctive ambiance, we delighted in handpicking bespoke light fixtures that would serve as the crowning jewels of our design,” remarks Lander, reflecting on the meticulous attention to detail in their selection process. “Collaborating with esteemed boutique vendors from New York, as well as Visual Comfort and Urban Electric, allowed us to infuse the space with

The butler’s pantry is a rare amenity for a house on the island—a huge bonus to optimize every inch of square footage.

One of Lander’s favorite details is the kitchen island, which features a waterfall edge with clean stone carvings making it a truly custom piece.

a touch of cosmopolitan flair while maintaining a sense of bespoke elegance.” The home’s dynamic downlighting system from Visual Comfort Lighting can be fully controlled from smartphone or tablet using the Vantage lighting control system.

TAKING A TEAM APPROACH

Working with a dream team like this is nothing new for Sailhouse. “Collaboration and teamwork are integral to our success as we recognize the value of working closely with different business functions, which enables us to acquire new skills and remain a step ahead of our competitors,” Patterson says.

Lander found working with Sailhouse fabulous as well. “Any ideas—as complicated and intricate as they were—Sailhouse was on board for executing. We worked hand in hand to problem solve and create intentional design.” That included disguising intricate ceiling conditions by incorporating beams, tray ceilings, and tongue and groove for a timeless look.

SMALL SPACE, BIG IMPACT

On the island, where space is at a premium, this home makes strategic use of every inch. “We really spent time studying the floorplan to see how we could maximize the space we had,” Lander says.

That resulted in rare amenities for a house this size: a butler’s pantry, huge walk-in closet in the primary bedroom, a walk-up bar, and a casita on the second floor. The third floor has a bedroom and full bathroom as well as two roof decks. The home’s elevator services all three floors.

Patterson concludes, “Whether we are collaborating with clients or constructing a Sailhouse Signature home, we prioritize achieving a balance between purpose and refinement.

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Opposite: A walk-up bar replaced what was a closet in the original architectural plans, giving purpose to the understairs area with an extra spot for entertaining.

Pat Patterson of Sailhouse took a unique approach to rethinking the design of 209 Crystal Avenue.

A MASTERPIECE OF LUXURY LIVING

Unveiling the epitome of opulence in Palm Springs real estate

Tucked away amid the enchanting desert landscapes of Palm Springs, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits those seeking the zenith of luxury living in 2024. With its fusion of elevated lifestyle, investment potential, and a thriving cultural scene, this remarkable residence promises a lifestyle like no other.

THE ULTIMATE RETREAT

Palm Springs is an oasis of serenity, providing a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. It boasts uninterrupted desert vistas, perennial sunshine, and a tranquil atmosphere that beckons those in pursuit of privacy, relaxation, and exclusivity. Picture yourself in a place where time seems to stand still, where each day basks in sunshine, and where nature’s beauty envelops you.

AN EXCLUSIVE LIFESTYLE

Long synonymous with an exclusive and glamorous lifestyle, Palm Springs offers an array of top-tier amenities, including world-class golf courses, high-end shopping districts, gourmet dining establishments, and sumptuous spas. It’s a haven for those with discerning tastes who yearn for the pinnacle of luxury living.

INVESTMENT POTENTIAL

The Palm Springs real estate market has witnessed remarkable growth, especially in the post-COVID era. The surge in demand for

luxury properties among affluent buyers has led to strong appreciation in property values. Palm Springs presents an irresistible investment opportunity, offering the potential for substantial returns on investment.

CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC HUB

In addition to its natural allure and opulent amenities, Palm Springs is renowned for its vibrant arts and culture scene. The city hosts a plethora of annual events and festivals that attract renowned artists, designers, and creative minds from across the globe. From Coachella and Stagecoach to Modernism Week and the film festival, Palm Springs is a playground of culture and creativity.

Let’s delve into the details of this magnificent turnkey property.

THE RESIDENCE

Spanning an impressive 4,009 square feet, this property features sustainable energy solutions with its solar installation. The entry hall welcomes you with terrazzo flooring, limestone accents in silver sienna sunburst, and Venetian plaster accent walls.

Upon entering through the rift white oak 12-foot front door, you’ll find rift white oak doors throughout, creating a seamless transition. Floor-to-ceiling windows and custom sliders by Monumental dissolve the boundaries between indoors and the picturesque desert views.

Opposite: Within

Top: Disappearing Palladian doors seamlessly merge the outdoor landscape with the spacious primary suite.

Above: A soaking tub in front of walls of glass overlooking a desert landscape can be a truly luxurious and relaxing experience.

Opposite top: The covered patio area outside the sumptuous casita offers an elegant entertaining area inviting guests to dip into the luxurious saltwater pool.

the chef’s kitchen, the juxtaposition of the dark stone and high-gloss lacquer cabinets on the expansive island creates an eye-catching focal point.

The main residence includes three bedrooms, one of which can be converted into a media/office space with a leather paneled wall. Each bedroom boasts custom-decorated en-suite bathrooms for the utmost comfort and style. The powder bath features polar white marble flooring with a sunburst accent that extends beneath the vanity for a visually striking effect.

TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

The residence is equipped with state-of-the-art automation by Savant and Sonos, providing seamless control of security, sound, lighting, pool functions, HVAC, window coverings, and door access. In the kitchen, custom European-style high-gloss cabinetry complements fixtures by Dornbracht and appliances by Gaggenau.

The back/butler/dirty kitchen boasts a Gaggenau gas cooktop, built-in refrigeration, and laundry facilities courtesy of a Miele pair. Lutron’s custom automated window coverings and Palladian windows ensure both convenience and style throughout the home.

OWNER’S SUITE AND CASITA

The owner’s suite is a haven of luxury, featuring a suspended decorative modern fireplace, a BainUltra soaking tub, a shower with fluted glass detail, and a fluted-glass enclosure for the water closet. The expansive custom dressing custom closet is bedroom-sized and includes secure jewelry storage, storage with glass doors, drawer storage, hampers, and valet hooks.

The casita offers stunning south and west views with sunsets that are nothing short of spectacular. Blush accents complement the ever-changing colors of the landscape, forging a harmonious connection with nature.

FINISHING TOUCHES

The entire residence has been custom-furnished and curated by Sue Capelli, ASID, principal of Passione Interior Design. Every detail has been meticulously selected to craft a home that is not just luxurious but also an artful masterpiece.

Bill Morgner, broker associate with Equity Union Luxury Real Estate, shares his insights, “Stepping through the 47-foot-wide entrance from the patio to the home, the neutral elements of wood, plaster, leather, and natural stone set the stage to harmoniously frame the rugged, natural surroundings of this perfectly sited masterpiece by way of floor-to-ceiling glass systems. Designer Sue Capelli incorporates a carefully selected palette of patterns, materials, textures, and colors—including blush and amber to pay tribute to the natural surroundings—as well as bringing a sense of sophisticated modern coastal elegance to the Coachella Valley. The tailored and refined finishes of the interior—incorporating the best materials, technology, and craftsmanship—standing in juxtaposition to the harsh and

majestic San Jacinto Mountain range must be experienced in person. The main event is revealed as you turn the corner from the generous gallery hall into the main gathering space—and note the 60-inch glass wall panels by Monumental that disappear, creating the seamless indoor-outdoor experience demanded by today’s sophisticated architecture enthusiast.”

In the heart of Palm Springs, this luxury residence encapsulates an unparalleled opportunity to embrace the Palm Springs lifestyle. As Palm Springs continues to attract high-net-worth individuals and savvy investors, this property stands as the epitome of luxury living in 2024.

For those in pursuit of the perfect blend of a lavish lifestyle, investment potential, and a thriving cultural scene, Palm Springs beckons, and this luxurious residence extends an invitation to indulge in the finest life has to offer.

For inquiries and viewings, please contact:

Bill Morgner

The Morgner Group

Equity Union Luxury Real Estate 760.832.4000

Bill@TheMorgnerGroup.com

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Cathy Muldoon

C Muldoon Luxury Group

Equity Union Luxury Real Estate 760.898.7290

Cathy@CMuldoon.com

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ART WALK

The sculptures in and around Segerstrom Center for the Arts, OCMA, SCR, Town Center Park, and The Westin South Coast Plaza are key to the world-renowned center of art, architecture, culture, and commerce.

When the Segerstrom family donated the land for South Coast Repertory Theater’s new home, it was the first step toward the creation of a world-renowned arts and commercial complex across the street from South Coast Plaza. As the office towers and public spaces around the hotel, office towers, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus evolved, Henry Segerstrom, South Coast Plaza, and the Segerstrom family filled it with sculptures by renowned artists such as Jean Dubuffet, Isamu Noguchi, and Joan Miró. Significant works by Henry Moore and others were added by patrons of the arts.

Today, the major public artworks have become landmarks, including California Scenario, Isamu Noguchi’s 1.6-acre sculpture garden that is one of Orange County’s most important and beautiful public spaces, and Richard Serra’s iconic sculpture, Connector, that towers above the plaza by the new Orange County Museum of Art.

Fire Bird

RICHARD LIPPOLD, 1986

Henry Segerstrom commissioned artist Richard Lippold to create Fire Bird as a gift from the entire Segerstrom family for the opening of what was then Orange County Performing Arts Center in 1986. The gold, red, and silver sculpture soars through the iconic Segerstrom Hall arch seemingly suspended in the air. The 60-foot-tall aluminum and stainlesssteel sculpture named for Igor Stravinsky’s famous ballet integrates artistically and architecturally with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and is an iconic symbol of the arts in Orange County.

The Spirit of the Lima Bean

ISAMU NOGUCHI, 1982

Recognized as one of the country’s preeminent sculpture gardens and an iconic public space, Noguchi’s masterpiece California Scenario sits between two office towers. Spirit of the Lima Bean is at once a singluar sculpture and part of the entire garden. The work speaks to the agricultural heritage of the land and the artist’s relationship with Henry Segerstrom, who commissioned California Scenario. Look for the artist’s signature initials etched into one of the granite boulders.

Connector

RICHARD SERRA, 2006

Rising majestically between Segerstrom Hall and OCMA, the 65-foot-tall steel sculpture by renowned American sculptor Richard Serra was commissioned by Elizabeth and Henry Segerstrom to symbolically and visually connect the art and architecture of the cultural campus.

Reclining Figure HENRY MOORE, 1981

The stately figure reclines at the upper entrance to Segerstrom Hall, designed by landscape architect Peter Walker. The sculpture, which was a 1984 gift to Segerstrom Center for the Arts by a major support group, The Angels of the Arts, includes elements of abstraction and realism that frame and accent the public spaces of the arts plaza.

The Ram

CHARLES OWEN PERRY, 1979

Trained as an architect, the sculptor of the 20-foot, 7-ton bright yellow steel piece of art next to Park Tower was inspired by the geometry of natural forms. The colorful, curving, and eye-catching sculpture is popular with diners, guests at the hotel, and those enjoying the public spaces around South Coast Plaza.

Night Shift

JIM

HUNTINGTON,

1982

The 30-ton granite and steel sculpture is set in the green park between South Coast Repertory Theater and The Westin South Coast Plaza. The sculpture metaphorically connects the earth and stone of the former family farm with the towers and centers of culture that have risen on the land since.

CLUB-LEVEL VIEW

Sculptures such as Sun Glitter, Jonah and the Whale, and Four Lines Oblique Gyratory – Square IV can be viewed while walking around Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Center Tower, but the best aesthetics and access are from the new Park Club. Located at the Center Tower’s Garden Level and directly adjacent to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the new Park Club from BNG Hospitality and designed by Studio Collective provides an unparalleled members-only experience, offering an exclusive social environment for the professional, entrepreneurial, creative, and philanthropic communities to connect and inspire. parkclubca.com

Sun Glitter

CARL MILLES, 1932

A bronze mermaid rides a dolphin through the spray in this work at Center Tower. Known as a master of fountains, the Swedish sculptor’s work is rare in California, but often occupies prominent public spaces in Sweden, the Midwest, and on the East Coast.

Sun Ribbon

CLAIRE FALKENSTEIN, 1980

Located between California Scenario and Anton Boulevard, the artfully orchestrated stripes of the stained-glass windscreen create a playful counterpoint to the vertical rise of the adjacent buildings.

Four Lines Oblique Gyratory-Square IV

GEORGE RICKEY, 1973

The stainless-steel kinetic sculpture interacts with the breeze in a Center Tower courtyard. The 24-foot-high piece is visible from a walkway between the tower and a parking structure, offering an elevated view of how Rickey’s art moves in concert with nature.

Utsurohi 91

AIKO MIYAWAKI, 1991

Located between the Samueli Theater and Plaza Tower, the sculpture is a site-specific piece commissioned for the entry court to Cesar Pelli’s stainless steel tower. The sculpture’s chromium steel loops serve to frame details of the architecture and plaza (designed by Peter Walker), while each column includes one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.

California Scenario

ISAMU NOGUCHI, 1982

Commissioned by Henry Segersrom and the Segerstrom family in 1979 and completed in 1982, Isamu Noguchi’s California Scenario is recognized as one of the country’s preeminent sculpture gardens. The 1.6-acre sculpture garden that is located at The Irvine Company’s Pacific Arts Plaza is Noguchi’s vision of the highly diverse terrain of California, his birthplace, achieved through seven large-scale sculptural elements as well as a careful selection of local flora. The renowned artist had to be persuaded to take on the project by Henry Segerstrom, and it now is appreciated as one of his most important works.

California Scenario 611 Anton Boulevard Costa Mesa

ABOUT ART WALK

The sculptures are easily walkable, and located across from South Coast Plaza, between Anton Boulevard and Sunflower Avenue, and Bristol Street and Avenue of the Arts.

California Scenario is steps across Anton Boulevard.

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THE POWER OF ART

DID YOU KNOW?The formation of the field of neuroarts (aka neuroaesthetics) is building an important body of evidence about our brains on art. Discoveries and findings about human biology will continue to give rise to art-based, personalized preventions and wellness programs, increasingly becoming part of mainstream healthcare and public health as clinicians and insurers are convinced by the mounting evidence that the arts really do help us heal and thrive.1

Above: Brad Durham, Edges and Shadows, 2021, oil on board, 26 x 26“

Opposite: Casper Brindle, Hieroglyph I, 2021, acrylic, automotive paint, silver and gold leaf on linen, 96 x 72”

1 Susan Magsmaen and Ivy Ross, “Your Brain on Art; How the Arts Transform Us” Random House, NY 2023 p.xi

Jeannie Denholm, SCAPE owner and art advisor

Art is a form of meditation, allowing us to be focused on the present moment.

“Art is our true global language… it speaks to our need to reveal, heal, and transform. It transcends our ordinary lives and lets us imagine what is possible.”

—Richard Kamler (artist and activist)

Opposite: Installation of Raphaelle Goethal’s painting: Nimbus III, 2022-23 wax, resin and earth pigments 60 in. diameter

Right: Marietta Patricia Leis, Seed 27, oil on wood, gold leaf, 59 X 48”; Traces 4, oil on spruce wood, 14 x 17 x 16”

Right: Marietta Patricia Leis, Moonless Balm and Molten Stillness, oil on birchwood panel, each, 24 x 24 x 6”

Above: Marietta Patricia Leis, Vacuities 3, archival print on aluminum, 20 x 24”

SLOW ART

There is a movement called “slow art” to encourage us all to look at art a little longer in the hope we can not only see more but also get to know artworks in greater detail. Exploring artworks more slowly allows us to form more stories, feelings, and experiences from an artwork. Many museums, galleries, artist studios, and public art sites participate in the “Slow Art Movement” to encourage art viewers to relearn and rethink art appreciation.

Founded in 2010, “Slow Art Day” was established as a global annual event with a simple mission: help more people discover for themselves the joy of looking at and loving art. Slow Art Day in 2024 is April 13.

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Brad Durham, A Different Silence, 2021, mixed media, 43 x 42“

Southern California Art Projects + Exhibitions SCAPE

Ladan Sedighi, Rose Garden, 2022, mixed media on panel, 48 x 102”

PARIS FASHION WEEK

MARGIELA MAGIC

John Galliano’s Maison Margiela Spring 2024 fashion show was the talk of the fashion world just as South Coast Plaza debuted a new boutique by the brand

“Why So Many People Can’t Get That Galliano Show Out of Their Heads,” reads a headline in The New York Times.

“Maison Margiela’s Couture Collection Will Go Down in Fashion History,” is the headline in New York magazine’s The Cut.

“Why John Galliano’s Astonishing Margiela Show Will Change Fashion Forever,” tops a review in AnOther Magazine.

Rarely has a work of creativity inspired such instant acclaim, particularly a fashion show. From the models to the makeup, and even the music, the buzz was instantaneous. In the articles themselves, the critics expanded upon the breathless headlines.

“It was sumptuous, excessive, rife with roiling emotion communicated in cloth, with models vamping, skittering, and otherwise willing to sacrifice themselves on the pyre of unfettered imagination,” says Vanessa Friedman, the chief fashion critic for The NY Times. “It was the sort of immersive show that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade. Maybe two.”

“Watching it wasn’t like watching a film, but feeling as though I had been devoured by one,” says Tara Gonzalez, Senior Fashion

Editor at Harper’s Bazaar about viewing the show online. “It wasn’t just the staging; the clothing itself was transcendent.”

“Maison Margiela closed the spring haute couture collections, leaving most shows, however beautiful and well executed, in its dust,” said fashion critic Cathy Horn in The Cut.

Vogue’s Mark Guiducci called it, “The Galliano show that my generation has been waiting for. The fashion fantasy that ‘90s kids were promised,” on his Instagram feed.

Under Pont Alexandre III, bathed in the light of the first full moon of the year, Creative Director John Galliano captured a moment in time: a walk through the underbelly of Paris, offline. A focused awareness of our unnoticed surroundings unfolds: the nighttime revellers one passes on a moonlit wander along the Seine, what lies beneath the imprints of their clothes, and what happens behind the dimly-lit windows of their homes.

The voyeuristic photography of Brassaï informs a palette founded in the moonlit streets of Paris, the slick surface of the Seine by night, and the reflection of the city lights in the steely shades of rainwater puddles.

Ecru calico corset worn with anthracite herringbone wool trousers.

Black Tabi leather brogue boots and an anthracite herringbone patinaed emotional cut wool cap.

Beetle-back coat in a milletrage composed of a check-printed cotton, black double organza, beige cotton, and an aquarelled tulle voilette with a tobacco-stain print, worn over a cognaccoloured leather cincher and black silk organza pyjama trousers cut into shorts. Black Tabi lace-up boots, black silk socks, a black felt loup, and a tweedprinted emotional cut wool crêpe cap.

Navy and midnight-blue blend with the evening sky. Colors faded by the metallic light of the moon or deepened by the darkness of shadows manifest in the blacks, greys, anthracites, browns, dark green, and beige of the classic gentleman’s wardrobe, complemented by the light blue of shirting cloths. They are contrasted by the glamour of boudoir colours, from the lavender, lilac, and heather of dresses and skirt suits to the pale pink of dresses and undergarments.

The garments are imbued with the unconscious gestures that shape our expressions: a caban pulled over the head in the rain, a lapel raised to cover the face, a trouser hoicked up to evade a water puddle.

Black dress with retrograding in aquarelled tulle and silk crin bands layered over an antique lamé curtain cut into a bias-cut siren dress, worn over a corset covered in jersey matching the skin tone of the muse and underpinned by a silicone hip prothèse matching the skin tone of the muse. Yellow velour and faux reptile interlaced ankle-strap pumps. Christian Louboutin, red-soled shoes sculpted with augmented heel caps and platforms echo the form language of the collection.

Created over 12 months in the haute couture ateliers of Maison Margiela, the collection introduces new techniques developed by John Galliano (see captions for more on this). The Maison Margiela 2024 Artisanal Collection paints a picture of the practices and occurrences that shape the character reflected within our dress.

Those interested can experience the moody cinematic feel of the fashion show after the fact. As the show notes explain, “Presaged by a cinematic prelude seeped in the eerie, rainy ambience of Paris by night, the show manifests in a multi-disciplinary staging simultaneously filmed, edited, and broadcast to physical and digital spectators.”

The online experience of the show is an invitation, perhaps from the designer: “Would you like to take a walk with me, offline?”

Eau de Nil boiled wool cardigan worn over a bottle green satin-back crêpe and azure georgette lining skirt adorned with bronze-coloured metallic fringe embroidered into a crescent moon motif, worn over a corset in repurposed turquoise antique brocade. Eau de Nil velour and faux lizard Tabi interlaced ankle-strap pumps.

FASHION

Military coat imbued with the emotional cut of a petit devant in a milletrage composed of khaki wool texture-printed cotton lining, white triple organza, white felt, khaki felt texture-printed wool and an aquarelled tulle voilette with a sunbleached print, worn over a black wool polo neck, a military trouser with aged-gold metallic lampasses in a milletrage composed of navy silk lining, white double organza, white felt and navy flat wool, underpinned by a boudoircoloured silk satin cincher. Black leather Tabi lace-up boots and a military wool texture-printed emotional cut wool crêpe cap.

White foam reverse swatching jacket enveloped in beige stockings worn over a black gloss-coated lace and white foam reverse swatching skirt. Black crystal-encrusted pumps, patinaed knitted silk stockings matching the skin tone of the muse, a reverse swatching hat in white foam and black and beige stocking material, and a white leather small top-handle Snatched bag enveloped in beige stockings. Papier maché, clay, string and stretch-tulle lay doll gloves overlaid in beige jersey.

Carton-coloured cotton caisetted cape cut with the memory of an ulster coat, worn over a patinaed knitted silk bodysuit matching the skin tone of the muse underpinned by a corset covered in jersey matching the skin tone of the muse and a silicone hip prothèse matching the skin tone of the muse. Rust-coloured velour and faux lizard Tabi ankle-strap twopiece heels, patinaed knitted silk stockings matching the skin tone of the muse, and a taped reverse swatching hat in white foam and caisetted cotton. Papier maché, clay, string, and stretch-tulle lay doll gloves overlaid in beige jersey.

Overcoat in a milletrage composed of black lining, triple white organza, white felt, herringbone-printed wool crêpe and an aquarelled tulle voilette with a sun-bleached print, worn over a black wool polo neck, trousers imbued with the emotional cut of a hoicked-up gesture in a milletrage composed of black silk lining, white double organza, white felt and anthracite wool texture-printed wool crêpe, underpinned by a bordeaux leather cincher. Black Tabi brogue boots, black and grey jacquard socks, and a cherontaise-printed emotional cut wool crêpe cap.

Anthracite whipcord wool jacket worn with a black taffeta pencil skirt with retrograding in silicone and retrograded seams, worn over a lilac silk satin corset underpinned by a silicone hip prothèse matching the skin tone of the muse.

Ponyskin Tabi knee-high boots with hand-painted retrograding, pale green taffeta gloves retrograded with silicone, and a black silk organza and green clear material goggled turban.

Blue-and-white striped cotton poplin stripe-tease blouse worn under a blue-and-white striped cotton poplin stripetease corset with a white cotton organdie full skirt over a white silk knitted bodysuit and a silicone hip prothèse matching the skin tone of the muse. Black leather pumps enveloped in black stocking material, black silk stockings, a wood-imitation moulded leather breastplate, and a black leather small top-handle Snatched bag. Black papier maché, clay, string and stretchtulle lay doll gloves overlaid in silk jersey matching the skin tone of the muse.

Front Row Muses@Margiela Paris 2024

Row by row, left to right: Jordan Roth, Bryant Giles, Courtney Trop and Yves Tumor; Nadia Lee Cohen, Lucky Love, and Shay; Guillaume Diop, Courtney Trop, and Christian Louboutin, who collaborated on the shoe designs in the show.

AU COURANT IN COSTA MESA

The

evolution

of South

Coast Plaza

leaps

forward with the debut of Maison Margiela, Marni, and Jil Sander boutiques in the suddenly chic Saks wing. Up next: Lanvin, Jacques Marie Mage, Yu Cake, and more.

Maison Margiela South Coast Plaza 714.512.3400

The unparalleled success story that is South Coast Plaza continues in 2024 with more than 30 new boutiques opening at the luxury center, all from the best-of-the-best global brands.

In a first for South Coast Plaza, international fashion group OTB debuted three of its fashion brands simultaneously in adjacent boutiques. Maison Margiela, Marni, and Jil Sander debuted on the lower level of the Saks Wing, just off of Jewel Court. Lanvin and Jacques Marie Mage will open boutiques nearby later in 2024.

The recent openings follow more than 30 in 2023 and early 2024, including the most recent debuts from Palm Angels, Balmain, and Giorgio Armani

Sophisticated street brand Palm Angels added its cachet to the Din Tai Fung wing in February 2024 when it debuted near recently opened Byredo, RIMOWA, Alexander Wang, and Gentle Monster.

Balmain debuted its flagship boutique at South Coast Plaza in late 2023. “We are so thrilled to join the ranks of luxury brands at the iconic South Coast Plaza and offer our loyal customer base in Southern California the highest level of products and service close to home,” says Emily George, Balmain President, The Americas.

The newly designed and relocated Giorgio Armani boutique at South Coast Plaza was designed by Giorgio Armani himself, in collaboration with his team of architects. The brand will also reimagine the much-loved coffee bar adjacent to the new boutique as Armani/Caffè, with a new design, menu, and furnishings to be revealed in the coming weeks.

We are so thrilled to join the ranks of luxury brands at the iconic South Coast Plaza and offer our loyal customer base in Southern California the highest level of products and service close to home.

—Emily

George, Balmain President, the Americas

Cartier and BVLGARI will open new, expanded, and stunningly designed Jewel Court boutiques in Spring 2024, with Harry Winston redesigning and expanding its boutique later in the year. These additions will amplify the luxury center’s collection of luxury timepiece and jewelry boutiques, which with 35 stores under one roof, is the largest in North America. The collection includes new flagship boutiques from Graff, Van Cleef & Arpels, and David Yurman that debuted in 2023.

Gucci will open a new flagship location in Spring 2024. Chloé and Baccarat are among the brands reimagining their existing South Coast Plaza boutiques, and Dior will open a new men’s store adjacent to its gorgeous flagship boutique this year.

That’s just the start of the 2024 story at South Coast Plaza. Among the retail news at the center are announcements of boutiques from Alaia, Amiri, Delvaux, Khaite, Mejuri, and Santa Maria Novella, as well as new boutiques for existing brands Allen Edmonds, Chopard Eileen Fisher, Lacoste, Rolex, Wolford, and Zegna

Plus, one of South Coast Plaza’s earliest luxury brands returns when Courrèges, which first came to South Coast Plaza in the 1970s as part of the early shift to luxury at the shopping center, opens in 2024, next to Din Tai Fung

Jil Sander

SIGNATURE DETAILS

Architect and interior designer

Michele Bönan translates and transmits the Italian lifestyle

Left: Breathtaking views from a Ritz-Carlton Residence in Miami with interiors designed by Italian architect Michele Bönan.

Right: In addition to designing homes, hotels, and an array of interiors, Michele Bönan also develops floating residences such as yachts.

Opposite: Designed as a family nest in the heart of Florence, this home is a compendium of Michele Bönan’s favorite inspirations, gathered over the years.

An architect and interior designer, Michele Bönan translates and transmits the Italian lifestyle in a very specific way, with strong cosmopolitan connotations. His ability to create refined, timeless environments using exquisite materials—always treated and often transformed in an unconventional way—makes him unique both in Italy and on the international scene.

Today, those with a discerning eye immediately recognize the “Bönan style” characterized by his selection of precious materials and use of highly skilled artisans. Following Michele’s desire to experiment, these artisans are capable of creating pieces that perfectly combine the stories of yesterday with those of tomorrow.

Designed to showcase the architect’s latest projects, Michele Bönan: Signature Details features an array of exclusive interiors, from Milan to Paris and from London to Forte Dei Marmi, highlighting Bönan’s signature interior-design concepts based on a passion for heritage, innovation, and his beloved native Florence.

Introduced by words from Tod’s chairman Diego Della Valle, the edition includes an essay by art connoisseur Cesare Cunaccia, a Q&A with Michele Bönan, and original photography by Massimo Listri.

Left: Michele Bönan’s love of bold colors is reflected at the Dedar Showroom, with outposts in Milan, Paris, and London.

“Looking at his work, one can understand at first glance the level of passion, concentration, and experience required to achieve this result,” says Diego Della Valle, CEO of Tod’s Group. “Michele is a citizen of the world, but his beloved, native Florence always remains at the center of it all.”

Projects highlighted in this beautifully illustrated edition include JK Place Hotels in Capri, Rome, and Florence; the Hotel Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris; Hotel Jagdgut Wachtelhof in Austria; Palazzo Tornabuoni in Florence; and many others.

Michele’s own home, which occupies the second floor of a patrician building in central Florence, has become a personal laboratory where different worlds and accents converge under the late-baroque frescoed ceilings and blend with each other to distill an array of styles. This is the backbone of the family, the place of every feeling and

In this private house in Ibiza, the living room features a warm palette of colors that creates a peaceful atmosphere.

“My approach to hotels has always been the same: ‘I want to live in a hotel as I do at home and live at home as I do in a hotel.’”

Neutral furniture and turquoise details make the lounge area of the Portrait Milano hotel thep erfect place to rest and relax.

creative process. It is a canvas that will never be finished, a place where every project begins and everything comes together. Every day.

The home collection, MB Interiors, is now a favorite testing ground for Michele Bönan. He created it at the advice of his son, Sky, who now works with his father after graduating from college in London. The line includes furniture, objects, accessories, lamps, rugs, carpets, and fabrics, all based on the custom designs Michele produced while working on his projects.

The first Michele Bonan Interiors showroom is found in the heart of old-town Saint Tropez. The headquarters and showroom of the collection is a magical place, unique in Florence: the lemon house inside the Torrigiani Garden, the largest private romantic park in Europe.

Michele Bönan Interiors

Florence:

Limonaia Torrigiani

Via dei Serragli, 144 50129 Firenze FI

Saint Tropez:

5, Rue Aire du Chemin

Saint Tropez, France michelebonaninteriors.com

Michele Bönan: Signature Details

Text by Cesare Cunaccia

Foreword by Diego Della Valle

A portrait of architect Michele Bönan.

DESIGN DONE DIFFERENTLY

Introducing Pure Design House to Laguna Beach

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribboncutting ceremony, followed by a launch event with complimentary beverages, bites, and delights, to celebrate the introduction of Pure Design House to the greater Laguna Beach community. Pure Design House is an elevated interior design service and product showroom that thrives at the forefront of innovation in both style and practice, continuously exploring new materials, techniques, and technologies to create elegant and synergistically functional homes and businesses.

With a particular emphasis on clean and modern Scandinavianinfluenced design language, Pure Design House also puts attention to creating purified spaces with the use of clean and non-toxic materials whenever and wherever possible to enhance both the global environment and the ones their clients live in every day. “Our goal is to make a transformative difference in our clients’ lives with smarter and healthier approaches to design,” says Deana Duffek, owner and principal designer. “The showroom is a new design experience for Laguna Beach and the surrounding areas. Not only do we invite Laguna Beach residents, but we also want to encourage our entire community of designers, architects, and builders to utilize the space for their own clients by offering trade access to our design partnerships including SubZero, Wolf, Cove, Miele, Graff, Porcelenosa, Walker Zanger, Baldwin Hardware, Robern, and an assortment of highly curated clean building materials including flooring, tile, and stone.” puredesignhouse.com

1. Amy Mack, a client of PDH and owner of Unconditional Rescue & Rise Pet Health celebrating with Dawn Narvaez and Deana Duffek

2. Deana Duffek of Pure Design House and her team cutting the ribbon at their opening event with the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce

3. Deana Duffek and Jacek Watrobski at Pure Design House’s opening event

4. Deana Duffek in her new clean materials showroom in Laguna Beach

5. Jenn Wesch from Tillys, Amber Edwards from Alastin, Lindsey Duffek from Vans, Deana Duffek from Pure Design House, Shiloh McKasson from Shiloh Style, Katherine Davis from Design with Purpose and Amy Andrews

6. Duffek and her team being rewarded for their grand opening by the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce

7. Jacek Watrobski and Harrison Michael celebrating PDH on their big night

8. Deana Duffek, Principal Designer and CEO of Pure Design House with some of her team members, Angela Bilbault (designer) and Tamara Iglesias (COO)

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