California Homes - Fall 2016

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Contents

68 MARRAKESH MAKEOVER John Cialone of Chicago-based Tom

Stringer Design Partners, Creates A Color- Infused Residence In Palm Desert Text by Vanessa Kogevinas

Photography by Jorge Gera

75 GLOBALLY INSPIRED HOME

Interior Designer Maria Tenaglia Creates

Rooms That Are A Melting Pot of European And Asian Style Text by Anna Volpicelli

Photography by David Duncan Livingston

84 SKY-HIGH IN CALIFORNIA Luxury Highrises Offer Sophisticated

Lifestyles

Text by Vanessa Kogevinas

92 MAKING HISTORY

An Acclaimed Los Angeles Architect

Teams Up With A Lauded Interior Designer To Create A Home With An Old World- Inspired Vibe Text by Jennie Nunn

Photography by Erhard Pfeiffer

Features FALL 2016

ABOVE The kitchen, dining room and living room areas of a penthouse in downtown Los Angeles’s TEN50 luxury residences. See story beginning on page 84. Rendering by Steelblue.

RIGHT A three-panel art installation by Steve Smith and a rush-seat bench anchor the hallway to the living room. A Michael S. Smith chair from Jasper to right. See story beginning on page 68. Photograph by Jorge Gera.

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24 CALENDAR California Museums and Galleries

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Exciting And Prestigious Events Throughout The State

BY CATHY MALY

29 NOTEBOOK 29 V isionary | Hyde Park Mouldings 34 Shop | Jessie Black 36 Product | Stephen Antonson 38 Cloth & Paper | Kendall Wilkinson 40 At Auction | Stephen Jones &

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50 BOOKS Kathryn At Home: A Guide To Simple Entertaining

By Kathryn Ireland with Ithaka Roddam

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60 EVENTS & AFFAIRS

52 DESIGN Emerging San Francisco Destination, Westside Design District

BY CATHY MALY

100 ANTIQUES

Shopping SOMA’s Antique Galleries

BY KENDRA BOUTELL

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRIK ARGAST

104 WINE

Wine’s Of The Silverado Trail

BY KEN FRIEDENREICH

108 FOOD

Single Thread Restaurant Slated To Open At Healdsburg This Fall

BY TANYA HENRY

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRIK ARGAST

112 TRAVEL

Healdsburg Has It All: Chic

Restaurants, Cutting-Edge Art Galleries And Wineries Galore

BY KATHY BRYANT

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRIK ARGAST

123 AD INDEX 124 TRAVEL

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BY CAROLINE RYDER

Editor’s Letter

Contributors CAROLINE RYDER

I was just beginning to enjoy the last days of Summer when we checked out our schedule of events slated for September thru November and realized the blissful days of summer are already behind us. This Fall seems especially busy beginning with the ASID/LA Installation Dinner September 28, the San Francisco Fall Antique Show opening October 26, where we will sponsor the Design Circle Preview party along with Anthem of San Francisco and Fall Market at Laguna Design Center October 5 and the Pacific Design Center the next day, October 6. We will participate in a panel with Snyder Diamond at WestEdge opening in Santa Monica, November 3, and the Pacific Palisades Home Tour the end of November.

We hope you will try to attend these events.

Caroline Ryder has written for Variety, the Hollywood Reporter, the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times. A former resident of Palm Springs and the high desert, she has long been fascinated with the architecture, arts and culture of the area. See her travel story on the Palm Springs area in this issue beginning on page 124.

ANNA VOLPICELLI Anna Volpicelli is an Italian reporter based in San Francisco. She has been working as a journalist for more than 10 years covering design, lifestyle technology, food and travel for Italian publications such as II Sole 24 Ore, Marie Claire Italy, Vogue Sposa, Vogue Bambini, DOVE and for bay area publications including the San Francisco Chronicle, Style section. See her story on a home in Marin County beginning on page 76 of this issue.

We always love working on our Fall issue because it is our Food & Wine issue and are proud to feature a story on a farm and a brand new restaurant in Healdsburg called Single Thread. The owners are perfect (they are husband and wife) in that she is a culinary gardener and he a famous chef. The garden on their farm supplies the restaurant with all produce and so it really is a farm to table dining experience. In addition I know you’ll enjoy the homes featured in this issue. They are all special.

Susan McFadden Editor in Chief

PATRIK ARGAST Patrik Argast is a commercial photographer whose commissions are anchored in the realms of architecture, design, and lifestyle. Although born and raised in Germany he calls Northern California his home. Clients range from BART to the Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences to Christie’s, and his work has appeared in the WSJ, C Magazine, HGTV, Communication Arts, California Homes and other publications in the US. See his photography in two editorials in this issue beginning on page 52 for the Westside Design District, and on page 108 where he photographed our Farm to Table story.

JORGE GERA Jorge Gera is a Chicago based commercial photographer, with over 10 years of experience specializing in architectural interior and fashion photography. See his photography of a Palm Desert home beginning on page 68. www.jorgegera.com 16 | CALIFORNIA HOMES

Letters Your kitchen and bath insert in the Summer issue was awe inspiring. We are about to remodel our kitchen and family room and made many decisions based upon the special section. I don’t know if we’ll purchase the Bertazonni orange range, but sure would like to have that oven. What a beauty. Many thanks for a great issue.

Sue Young Kentfield, CA Picked up a copy of California Homes at the Dwell on Design event in June and think as a regional publication it is very well done. The photography and layouts are beautiful and you do have good writers. Keep it up. I’m sending in a subscription.

Mary Carey Houston, TX I was looking through my Summer issue of California Homes and saw the spread on Christopher Kennedy’s Show House. It brought back great memories of how much I enjoyed Palm Springs Modernism Week, and what an important part you and California Homes played. Thank you for allowing me to join you at the Show House opening night party. By the way, it’s a great spread. The photography does an excellent job of capturing the fresh, fun and inspiring qualities of the house. You did them proud with your coverage. Time to start making plans for

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Modernism Week 2017. Looking forward to what everyone does in 2017 to out shine 2016.

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The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco acquired the archive of Paulson Bott Press, a leader in print publishing with a reputation that attracts distinguished contemporary artists to the Bay Area. This exhibition presents highlights from twenty artists who have worked at the press since it was established in 1996.

Master printers and press owners Pam Paulson and Renée Bott, are known for their ingenuity and technical expertise in intaglio processes. To date, they have produced over half of their editions with minority and female artists.

The Paulson Bott Press Archive is held at the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, and comprises nearly 500 prints by more than forty artists. The exhibit is on display through October 23, 2016.

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PASADENA MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA ART

In the Land of Sunshine: Imaging the California Coast Culture assembles approximately 90 paintings inspired by the stunning vistas, lifestyles, and industries existing along the 840 miles of California coastline. Spanning from 1900 to the present day, the oils, acrylics, and watercolors represent the diversity of California’s artistic style as well as the surfers, sailors, sport fisherman, and residents who have settled in the beaches, harbors, cities, and ranches that dot the coast. Borrowing its name from The Land of Sunshine, a Los Angeles periodical published from 1894 through 1923 that portrayed a potent and alluring illustration of the Pacific Coast, the exhibition presents distinct epochs and cultures experienced by centuries of California artists as distilled through their artistic visions. With a broad focus on beach culture, the paintings trace the formal and historical developments occurring within the state. The exhibition runs from September 25, 2016 through February 19, 2017.

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THE PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM

Water defines human experience, nourishing and sustaining all life on the planet. Rather than separating out artworks according to standard classifications based in media, history, or culture, this thematic installation presents numerous contexts that reveal shared connections. It presents the multiple uses of water as a source of pleasure and play, natural wonder, and cultural symbolism. Reflections on Water is on display until September 4, 2017, in the Denney Western American Art wing of the museum.

For more information please call 760.322.4800 or visit www.psmuseum.org.

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Stanley W. Galli, Vaquero Time for Talk., 1977 Acrylic on linen Collection of Palm Springs Art Museum, gift of the artist LEFT

Joseph Duncan Gleason, Avalon Bay from Mount Ada, Santa Catalina, 1934 Oil on canvas 16 x 22 inches The Kelton Foundation Collection © 2016 The Kelton Foundation TOP LEFT

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Erin Hanson will be presenting contemporary impressionist landscapes with orange as the predominant color. From orange rock deserts capes to orange wildflowers to sherbet orange sunsets, Hanson’s lively brush strokes and vivid color will come alive against the midnight blue walls of The Erin Hanson Gallery, Erin Hanson: The Orange Collection offers an exploration of solidarity and examination of color rhythm, with a nod to the monochromatic works of Picasso and Color Field inspiration by Ronnie Landfield. The Orange collection is on display from October 1, 2016 through October 28th 2016.

The gallery is located at 2732 Gilroy St., Los Angeles, CA 90039. For more information please call 818.860.1623 or visit www.erinhanson.com.

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Siddharth Parasnis and Suhas Bhujbal, running September 15 through October 30 at Sue Greenwood Fine Art, Laguna Beach, features paintings by two symbiotic artistic colleagues. While influencing each other with their use of primary colored oils, broad flat planes and sharply defined edges, each artist maintains his individual style. The award-winning Parasnis employs large swathes of solid color to create his deftly skilled architectural-style paintings of buildings and boats.

His “Boats in Shallow Water,” a study in both simplicity and vibrancy, echoes the work of Mondrian and pre-modern Indian miniature paintings. Bhujbal’s paintings, conversely, are dominated by people. His “Red Dress,” a close-up of a brightly attired woman, and “Serenity,” of women at the water’s edge, are as much about their expressionistic brushstrokes as about their adoration of the people he is portraying.

The gallery is located at 330 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. For more information please call 949.494.0669 or visit www.suegreenwoodfineart.com Siddharth Parasnis Boats in Shallow Water #19 25 x 30 inches Oil on canvas

Erin Hanson Aspen Trail

LAURA KORMAN GALLERY, SANTA MONICA

Laura Korman Gallery is please to exhibit SPECTRUM. The exhibition will be on view now until October 29, 2016. SPECTRUM brings together seven artists from across the country with vastly different practices, who are united by their intrepid handling of color as an evocative agent of expression. Each of the artists featured in SPECTRUM imaginatively use color as a means to examine and interpret the human experience, while challenging the traditional modes of art making with an array of inventive techniques.

The Gallery is located at 2525 Michigan Avenue, Suite D-2, Santa Monica, CA 90404. For more information, please call 310-828-1883 or visit www.laurakormangallery.com Mann, Katherine, Tzu Lann Spiral, 2016 Grain Acrylic Inck Woodcut etching on paper 42 x 35 inches

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FOR ADRIAN TAYLOR, principal of Hyde Park Mouldings, architectural and ornamental plaster is a passion. He describes working with plaster as a magical and seductive process, “Once enchanted, it becomes an all-consuming obsession.” he observed.

Taylor’s obsession began twenty years ago.

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TOP LEFT Hyde Park Mouldings installed a quatrefoil tracery ceiling for a recent residential project in Northern California. Taylor said of the design process, “One of the thrills of this work is participating in the creation of carefully considered period ornament. For instance when a new home is designed with Tudor exterior features, it is great to be able to continue the story on the inside.” TOP RIGHT The double rose and foliate motif of the crown moulding demonstrates plaster’s capacity for expressing fine details. Taylor explained, “Because plaster begins in a liquid state, it can fill even the tiniest interstices, creating fine sculptural relief or miniscule changes’. RIGHT Adrian Taylor pictured on the right, reviews plans. While many of Hyde Park Mouldings’ projects are traditional some can appear quite modern, “There are numerous designers working today who employ classical proportions without the traditional sculptural elements. This results in rooms reading very contemporary.” he observed.

Raised in a creative household near Seattle during the seventies, he felt at home when he entered New York’s Hyde Park Mouldings workshop. The small artisanal business started in the London of the sixties. In 1986 an American purchased the company relocating it to the States. Today, with Taylor at the helm the company maintains a staff of one hundred to implement the design, fabrication, and installation of projects both period and contemporary.

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“ONCE ENCHANTED, IT BECOMES AN ALL-CONSUMING OBSESSION.” - ADRIAN TAYLOR, PRINCIPAL OF HYDE PARK

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Croquis d’homme (verso) unsigned Drawings are an intimate reflection of the artist at work and I love the gestural motion in both of these. Adding quality art makes a room extra special and I would propose these to a client in a heartbeat. In fact, I might just do that so if you want them you had better hurry!

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INTERIOR DESIGNER STEPHEN JONES honed his craft with Chicago’s interior design legend Bruce Gregga. After working with Gregga on several important residences in California, Jones moved west to Los Angeles. Opening his own firm, Stephen Jones Interiors, his portfolio includes projects throughout the country. While each home reflects the individual tastes of his clients, they all share the designer’s unique vision. Like his mentor Gregga, Jones juxtaposes timeless design with contemporary elements.

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Calendar Eileen Agar Madonna of the Setting Sun, 1942 Collage with ink, watercolor and crayon SBMA, Museum purchase, London Collectors' Group Fund and the Mary and Leigh Block Fund

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART

Curated by art historian Peyton Skipwith and drawn entirely from the permanent collection of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, this selection of some 50 paintings, drawings, and sculptures presents an overview of British art from around 1890 through 1945. Essentially, the exhibition presents the story of modernism unique to England. The exhibition open on September 18, 2016 and continues thru January 8, 2017.

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Calendar MONTEREY MUSEUM OF ART – MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA

Pose: Paintings presents abstract figure paintings from the MMA permanent collection, and Charles Eckart figure paintings on loan. While the natural environment of the central coast has captivated artists from all eras, the figure has been just as enchanting. The exhibit opens on July 21, 2106 at the Monterey Museum of Art – Pacific Street.

Abstract art is open-ended. Painters such as Joan Savo, Charles Eckart, and Theophilus Brown depict figures in poses that may seem mysterious because they are so abstract. Color, shape and texture can remind us of particular emotions or personal stories. If the image doesn’t make sense, or you don’t like it, it is still a valid response so long as you are ready to look and explore. Reengage with abstract art by observing the paintings in this exhibition and reflecting on some in-gallery prompts.

For more information please call 831.372.5477 or visit www.montereyart.org

Roland Petersen Untitled (abstract figures), 1961 Oil on board Collection Monterey Museum of Art, gift of Barbara and William Hyland. © Roland Petersen

THE SONOMA VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART

A great match for wine country, Pairings: 16 Artists Creatively Combined brings together artworks, rather than food and wine, in order to create surprising but harmonious combinations. The exhibition is on view from October 8 to December 31, 2016.

Focusing on contemporary artmade in the last decade, Pairings includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, photography, video art, and more. The sixteen artists featured in the exhibition have been brought together into pairs, to highlight points of intriguing connection between their works.

With artistic themes such as skillful realism, inventive portraiture, the natural world, and even picturing the invisible, visitors to Pairings will enjoy savoring these diverse offerings.

For more information please call 707.939.7862 or visit www.svma.org.

Edward Hopper (1882-1967) Sunday, 1926 Oil on canvas Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.

ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

On August 6th the Orange County Museum of Art opened American Mosaic: Picturing Modern Art through the Eye of Duncan Phillips. A collection of American art from the late 1800s through the mid 1900s, the exhibition reveals the nature of art during the formation and heyday of modern art in the United States and reflects a culture of independence, diversity, and experimentation.

The show provides a thoughtful look into the genius of its visionary founder, Duncan Phillips. The exhibition is on view August 6 - December 4, 2016.

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NORTON SIMON MUSEUM – PASADENA

Opening Oct. 14th is States of Mind: Picasso Lithographs 1945–1960. This revelatory exhibition, which runs through February 13, 2017, explores Pablo Picasso’s prolific work in the medium of lithography. Drawing from the Norton Simon Museum’s holdings of more than 700 Picasso prints—among the deepest collections of its kind anywhere in the world—States of Mind traces the evolution of the artist’s individual compositions from the 1940s and 1950s through multiple states, subtle adjustments and radical revisions. The more than 80 prints on view, many presented for the first time in 40 years, give viewers a rare chance to encounter this groundbreaking body of work by one of history’s most celebrated artists.

For more information please call 626.449.6840 or visit www.nortonsimon.org

THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART – LOS ANGELES The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), presents GAETANO PESCE: MOLDS (GELATI MISTI), from September 3–November 27, 2016 at MOCA Pacific Design Center. Renowned Italian artist’s firstever LA exhibition and will focus on his decades long involvement with resin, molds and casting techniques.

Curated by MOCA Senior Curator Bennett Simpson, the show will feature a selection of vases, chairs, lamps, and, two-dimensional castresin reliefs that Pesce calls “industrial skins.”

For more information please call 310.289.5223 or visit www.moca.org.

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Kathryn At Home: A Guide to Simple Entertaining

By Kathryn Ireland with Ithaka Roddam Kathryn Ireland is someone we would all love to have as a friend so we would be invited to one of her legendary parties. A talented designer of both interiors and fabrics, she exudes both professionalism and genuine friendliness.

Her latest book, Kathryn At Home, almost makes you feel as if you are a welcome guest at one of her events. She makes it sound so easy to put on a creative meal. As she says, “It’s a combination of delicious food, above-average wines, amazing decor, and, most, importantly, people who have something to say.” Her secret? Put people together who wouldn’t ordinarily be together and create wonderful chaos.

In this her sixth book, Kathryn Ireland takes a bit of a detour from her previous interior design titles and presents an ultimate guide to entertaining. There are clever tips and tricks for easy but elegant hosting. She reminisces about cooking on a budget when she was young and had young children as well as cooking for large groups.

The book is divided into recipes that range from a tasty muesli with berries, rolled oats and yogurt to couscous with green onions, cilantro, and toasted pine nuts to an apricot, chive, lamb’s lettuce and toasted almond salad. There are dinner parties as well as overnight stays. Filled with Kathryn’s favorite recipes, the book also contains anecdotes from her closest friends and personal pictures from her own dinner parties in both Southern California and her home in Southern France.

Along the way she gives valuable tips like having soft lighting everywhere, using cloth napkins in a range of colors and patterns, keep a simple menu. As she says, “I always liken decorating to food: one too many ingredients can throw the whole taste off.”

No chance of that happening when Kathryn is the host.

And this book will help her readers to achieve a perfect party that is theirs alone.

Kathryn At Home: A Guide to Simple Entertaining

By Kathryn M. Ireland with Ithaka Roddam 224 pages Hardcover: $30.00 ISBN: 978-1-4236-4071-4 Gibbs Smith

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WESTSIDE DESIGN DISTRICT Emerging San Francisco Destination PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRIK ARGAST

THE LANDSCAPE OF SAN FRANCISCO is changing with new neighborhoods developing all over the seven by seven mile city. In addition to the newsworthy food scene the design and art community have had a growth spurt. This is especially evident in the newly designated Westside Design District where art and design merge harmoniously.

HOME BB ITALIA B&B Italia luxury modern furnishings and interior design services. Modern and contemporary furniture, lighting, rugs and outdoor furniture.

2211 Alameda Street, 415.565.0900, www.bb-sf.com

DALTILE MOHAWK Residential and Commercial customers are welcome to make selections from Daltile’s tile and stone portfolio at this location. The gallery is staffed with design consultants to assist in the selection of products for any type of project.

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San Francisco Showroom 2277 Alameda St. San Francisco, CA 94103, Tel: 415.552.8033 www.zephyronline.com

Design tured collections: The Arc Collection by Robert Brunner, a master of innovation. The Cheng Collection by kitchen design guru Fu-TungCheng. The Essentials Collection: premier design and performance options in any range hood category.

2277 Alameda Street, 415.552.8033, www.zephyronline.com

ART BRIAN GROSS FINE ART A former 1930’s door factory that has been transformed into an elegant, minimalist space for contemporary painting and sculpture. Featured artists include: Peter Alexander, Tony Berlant and more. Please visit website for complete list.

Nido DALTILE MOHAWK Residential and Commercial customers are welcome to make selections from Daltile’s tile and stone portfolio at this location. The gallery is staffed with design consultants to assist in the selection of products for any type of project.

212 Utah Street, 415.554.1937, www.daltile.com

DZINE DZINE’s passion for contemporary furnishings is driven by the belief that design is ultimately about living with greater comfort, elegance and ease. In addition to representing over 30 contemporary furniture manufactures the showroom has gained a following for their innovative art installations and events.

128 Utah Street, 415.674.9430, www.dzineliving.com

EQ3 Innovative and affordable home furnishings for everyone who appreciates modern design. A great source for iconic modern designers;

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Herman Miller, Marimekko, Vitra, Alessi and many more.

2299 Alameda Street, 415.431.8100, www.eq3.com

NIDO Contemporary furniture showroom featuring exclusive Italian and American furnishings for nesters and designers. Beyond furniture they have a phenomenal collection of lighting. Interior design services available.

2233 Alameda Street, 415.329.5808, www.nidosf.com

PANTHEON HARDWOODS A wide selection of artisanal hardwood floors for residential and contract installations.

208 Utah Street, 415.795.1382, www.pantheonhardwoods.com

ZEPHYR North America’s largest ventilation showroom with over 6,000 square feet of new discoveries. A resource for our distributors, dealers, and customers. Zephyr Showroom fea-

248 Utah Street, 415.788.1050, www.briangrossfineart.com

CATHERINE CLARK GALLERY Catharine Clark Gallery exhibits the work of contemporary artists. A wide range of media is represented in the gallery’s program with an emphasis on content driven work. Exhibitions are hosted on a six-week schedule and generally feature one or two solo artist presentations, in addition to media room installations.

248 Utah Street, 415.399.1439, www.cclarkgallery.com

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LERY Contemporary painting and photography. The gallery exhibits an international roster of artists, and produces limited edition books for many of their exhibitions.

315 Potrero Avenue, 415.703.4400, www.georgelawsongallery.com

HOSFELT GALLERY Representing international emerging to established artists through solo and group exhibitions that change every 6 weeks.

260 Utah Street, 415.495.5454, www.hosfeltgallery.com

JACK FISCHER GALLERY A light filled space that showcases emerging contemporary artist.

311 Potrero Avenue, 415.522.1178, www.jackfischergallery.com

GIFTS DANDELION For over forty years the owners have continued to surprise and dazzle their customers with the best the world has to offer in gifts and home decor, with something for everyone, every occasion and every budget.

55 Potrero Avenue, 415.436.9500, www.dandelionsf.com

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Resort Style Living in Corona del Mar THIS WAVE INFLUENCED CUSTOM BUILT , three-level home is situated on an expansive elevated lot overlooking greenbelts and the Goldenrod Footbridge along the world-renowned coast of Corona del Mar. Offering five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and approximately 4,333 square feet of resort style living space (and an additional 1000 ft. of outdoor space) this stylish and sophisticated three level custom home was designed with the finest amenities and finishes and showcases an inviting open-air floor plan that perfectly complements its coastal surroundings. The rooftop deck and the expansive decks off the living room and master bedroom provide an incredible indoor-outdoor living environment. The main level features a large living area with fireplace, dining area, bedroom and full bath. An open floor plan great room welcomes you on the second level, including a gourmet kitchen with a custom roll-up window opening to an al fresco bar,

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Turkish lighted onyx countertops, stainless steel appliances and La Cantina folding doors that open to an expansive covered outdoor balcony complete the second level. The third floor is home to the master suite that showcases a luxurious bathroom, massive private deck, vaulted ceilings and direct access to your own private carport plus two-car garage. Filled with deluxe finishes, this home also features a floating artisan staircase, eucalyptus and limestone flooring, hand-painted and wave mosaic tile, elevator, custom audiovisual system, three fireplaces and a wine room with a prime location within minutes of the Village and beautiful beaches in Corona del Mar, this showcase custom residence could not be replicated today as the cost of building alone would be higher than the asking price of $5,750.000. CH For additional information on this property please contact Adrienne Brandes at abrandes@surterreproperties.com, 714.401.8277, www.adriennebrandes.com

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Events & Affairs AIA Santa Barbara ArchitecTours 2016 The Santa Barbara chapter of the American Institute of Architects announces its 8th annual ArchitecTours event. The theme for this year’s tour is “Spirit of Santa Barbara – Past & Present.” ArchitecTours is a celebration of local architecture and cultural identity. The seven sites on the tour are a combination of commercial and residential projects showcasing historic structures that have withstood the test of time balanced by contemporary buildings strongly rooted in the community. The event also underlines the depth of knowledge and expertise of AIA architects in urban design, sustainability, accessibility, structural improvements, building materials, and historic renovation. Making architecture more accessible to the public, the tour offers a rare opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at these exceptional properties. Tour participants will observe first-hand how architects transform ordinary spaces into customized environments using a variety of design solutions. The tour will be held on Saturday October 1st from 10 am – 4 pm and culminates with a festive party from 4–6 pm.

For more information about the tour please call 805.966.4198 or visit www.aiasb.com

ArtStart: OCCCA’s Holiday Art Sale, Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

Art is life! The creation of art is a defining characteristic of the human species, a reflection of the world around us, expressing our unique spirit throughout time. We love popular art, best sellers, hits... but along with mass produced images, original fine art can be accessible to new collectors as well. The purpose of ArtStart is to offer gallery-quality art by professional artists at affordable prices to beginning art collectors, art lovers, and the general public. Whether you want to start your own art collection, be able to buy a work of art for your own personal pleasure, or give someone art as a gift for the holidays, ArtStart affords you that opportunity. Art belongs to everyone. OCCCA is located at 117 North Sycamore St., Santa Ana, CA. The holiday art sale is from November 5th through December 10th, 2016. With a receptions on November 5th and December 3rd, from 6-10 pm.

For more information please call 714.667.1517 or visit www.occca.org

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Fall Market At The Pacific Design Center

Pacific Design Center affirms its October 6, 2016 Fall Market date with an exciting schedule of programming, events, product introductions and new showroom openings to inspire West Coast trade professionals and design enthusiasts, alike.

PDC’s MINIMALIST | MAXIMALIST Theme Explores the Narrative Between Spaces Both Spare and Exuberant with Keynote Presentations Featuring Award-Winning Design Tastemakers. As this year’s debate season moves into full swing, PDC’s Fall Market 2016 MINIMALIST | MAXIMALIST theme takes center stage as top A&D talent deliberate the balance between the minimal vs. maximal point-of-view, expressing reverence for and interpretation of these two opposing style philosophies and their current, evolving relevance shaping interiors, architecture and product design.

For more information please call 310.657.0800 or visit www.pacificdesigncenter.com

Events & Affairs WestEdge Design Fair At the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica The 4th annual WestEdge Design Fair is pleased to announce its return to The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica this November 3-6. This year’s fair promises to be the largest to date, featuring more than 150 leading manufacturers and independent designers of contemporary design and more than 12,000 attendees. The WestEdge Design Fair brings the best designers, makers and architects from across the nation, and the world, to the doorsteps of Los Angeles’ innovative Silicon Beach. For three days, the trade and public will have an opportunity to shop from hundreds of brands and products for the home, ranging from furniture and lighting, to kitchen and bath lines. In addition to the displays, there will be live demonstrations, educational panel discussions, and a multitude of new initiatives celebrating everything from makers of handcrafted furnishings and international manufacturers, to celebrity chefs and leading interior designers.

For more information please call 917.822.0350 or visit www.westedgedesignfair.com

Modernism Week – Palm Springs Modernism Week’s 2016 Fall Preview will take place from October 21-23, 2016 at various locations in the Coachella Valley. Highlights of the October Fall Preview include a wide range of tours (including walking tours, popular architectural bus tours, a tour showcasing homes across a range of Palm Springs neighborhoods and tours of iconic buildings), educational events (including lectures and film screenings), and a series of receptions celebrating all things modern.

For more information please call 770.778.3525 or visit moderismweek.com

The Contemporary Crafts Market – Pasadena American innovation, artistry and craftsmanship is alive and well in historic Old Pasadena. 250 modernday-masters, artisans, are handcrafting the new classics for Christmas.

Everything is made-by-hand in The U.S.A. with beauty built to last.

Today’s modern-day masters are creating museum-quality functional, decorative and wearable art: jewelry, textiles, ceramics, blown glass and fine furnishings. It could be yours.

Meet The Artisans. Celebrate Craft.

Elaine Hyde, who has blown glass for 30 years, will be at the November 11-13 Holiday show with her latest collection, all handcrafted and for sale.

For more information please call 323.646.0322 or visit www.craftsource.org

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Marrakesh Makeover JOHN CIALONE OF CHICAGO-BASED TOM STRINGER DESIGN PARTNERS, CREATES A COLOR-INFUSED RESIDENCE IN PALM DESERT TEXT BY VANESSA KOGEVINAS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORGE GERA

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Palm Desert enclave of Marrakesh Country Club, sits a newly renovated, cheerfully elegant home that offers a perfect respite for a couple and their extended family.

While Marrakesh’s notoriously pink HollywoodRegency-style residences can not undergo exterior transformations—architect John Elgin Woolf ’s design, as well as the community’s integrity as a whole, are highly regarded—the interiors can be customized and played with.

“We took it down to the studs, and the walls and partitions were reconfigured to suit the client’s needs,” says interior designer John Cialone of Chicago-based Tom Stringer Design Partners, who worked with Los Angeles-based architect Steven V. Harrel and La Quinta-based contractor Tom Kennedy to achieve those goals.

“We wanted a ‘playhouse,’ where we could enjoy the desert with our family and friends,” says the

client. The 2,500 square-foot, two-bedroom, threebathroom sun-drenched residence, which is the second of two adjacent houses that the couple owns, is colorful and lively, yet refined. “We chose to play up the natural light that comes in,” says Cialone, “and the color scheme is all about bringing hues found outside in—like bold and leafy greens, corals and oranges.”

“I love the green kitchen,” says the resident. “It’s an outrageous color that makes me laugh every time I enter the house. Of course, my husband loves the media room—a fine place for him and his buddies to watch their Super Bowl.” The media room actually being a third bedroom converted.

The client’s directive of ‘crisp, light and bright’ was anchored using bleached oak flooring, reflecting the brightness versus absorbing it. To the same end, almost everything in the house is painted allowing for the abundant natural light to bounce around.

Tile selections are vivid white and mirrors are maximized where possible.

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Furnishings from Restoration Hardware with Sunbrella fabric cushions adorn the back patio. Sunbrella fabric-covered pillows featuring Samuel & Sons trim are used as accents. PREVIOUS PAGE A three-panel art installation by Steve Smith and a rush-seat bench anchor the hallway to the living room. A Michael S. Smith chair from Jasper to right.

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ABOVE A Holland & Sherry fabriccovered sofa, McGuire lounge chair, Tom Stringer Design Partners coffee table and Baker side tables—all set on a Watson Smith rug—make up the living room seating area. Tom Stringer Design Partners chairs are pulled up to the kitchen bar. Galbraith fabric with Samuel & Sons trim drapery. LEFT A McGuire lounge chair, Kenton Nelson painting, Ralph Lauren lantern and Jamie Young woven leather basket offer a cozy living room vignette.

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The floorplan prioritizes privacy with the master suite and media room at one end of the residence and the guest bedroom and its full bath, which doubles as a powder room, at the other end.

The open-plan living room, kitchen and dining area form the heart of the house and a front courtyard and back terrace expand the living spaces to the outside.

Most of the furnishings are new, but carefully curated to appear collected over time. Patterns,

solids and textures are artfully combined to create movement and whimsy, while keeping the overall tone calm and relaxing. Striking art pieces complete the spaces.

In the end, the Marrakesh residences and this renovation has provided a family exactly what they need—a place to play and a place for both intimate and large gatherings. “They are the perfect size,” notes the resident. “Open and airy, high ceilings and access to the outdoors.” CH

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A Rose Tarlow dining table and Thibaut chairs grace the dining area. ABOVE An abstract landscape by Wolf Kahn and a Royce Silk & Wool Carpets rug infuse the front entry with color while a painted Paul Ferrante console offers a cool counterpart. RIGHT A Tom Stringer Design Partners bed upholstered in a Jacques Bouvet et Cie boucle is coupled with a Watson Smith Carpet rug in the master bedroom. Bunny Williams Home lamps are set atop painted Century Furniture side tables. James Dunlop Textiles-covered pillows and Quadrille fabric drapery complete the space. OPPOSITE McKinnon and Harris outdoor furnishings were selected for the entry courtyard.

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This 34-acre equestrian property was just what the owner wanted because she and her daughter are involved in horse shows. The estate with its board and batten house backs up to a state park with many horse trails.

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INTERIOR DESIGNER MARIA TENAGLIA CREATES ROOMS THAT ARE A MELTING POT OF EUROPEAN AND ASIAN STYLE TEXT BY ANNA VOLPICELLI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID DUNCAN LIVINGSTON

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To enhance the rustic and refined atmosphere of the first level, the designer chose to decorate the floor with Malibu Ceramics terra cotta picket pattern in oxblood and deep green. For the beams she selected stained Douglas fir with a paint-grade tongue and groove pitched flat ceiling. The accessories are from C. Mariani Antiques. Iron stand from Gregorius Pineo with urns by Plum Accessories and Rug is from Stark.

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There is a perfect combination of classic and modern styles in the remodeled kitchen. Tenaglia chose rustic hand painted terra cotta tile from Ann Sacks and paired it with a refined window treatment fabric from De La Couna (window Treatment fabricator is Drapery Unlimited).

The lighting over the table (on the left) is a Gregorius Pineo custom hand forged iron with antique glass; the ones over the island on the right are from Coup d’Etat milk white porcelain pendant. To give a contemporary look to the table the designer added two Gregorius Pineo (end chairs) and the armchairs are custom-made by Matt O’Relly with Chella Fabric. All the accessories are Formations collection and Epoca. Counters, costa esmeralda quartzite slab by IRG.

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“This is a house full of family memories and each room has its own individuality based on the person who lived there,” said Tenaglia.

The house had two renovations; one in 2004, where the designer decorated mainly the first floor, such as the family room, living room, dining room and the master bedroom. “While they loved and maintained the charming rusticity of the original exterior, they hired us to do two remodels over the course of ten years. Each phase builds on the one before it. The first phase in 2004, involved mainly decorating, yet we did redesign the master dressing room and family room completely, including the cabinetry. For the second phase we remodeled the second floor and the other three bedrooms and bathrooms”, said the designer.

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Vintage pieces blend with contemporary details for this sitting corner included in one of the bedroom suites located on the second level. The bohemian style chair is by Ironies, the window bench is a peaceful oasis with fabric designed by Delaney and Long, antique books and chair pillow are from MTD, drapery from Lee Jofa.

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This room was decorated in what the designer called the first phase. The interiors are more classic with drum tables by Christain Liagre, carved leg lounge chairs by Ironies, sisal rug by Stark and drapery by Conrad.

The scones are Nancy Corzine and the custom sofa is realized by Matt O’ Reilly with Bergamo fabric.

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As the taste of the owners evolved during those ten years, there is a difference between the two levels. The first one, with the terra cotta floor, the French toile details, Venetian plaster wall and Gregorius Pineo furniture offer a more classical and yet rustic atmosphere, while upstairs the design is more modern with a vintage touch. “ We embraced the family’s desire for a globally inspired look with the interiors having a more European and refined aesthetic. Most of the second phase of this project entailed enlarging the kitchen and the bedroom suites so that the client’s five daughters could visit with husbands and potential future grandchildren ” said Tenaglia. There is a perfect combination of old world architectural elements, like terra cotta tiled flooring, stained wood beamed ceilings and integral colored plastered walls with subtle European motifs. The timeless botanical, floral and paisley fabrics combined with the bespoke furniture, materials and finishes created a rich and culturally diverse look.

“This home illustrates that eclectic sophistication and informality can coexist. Culture and beauty collide,” said Tenaglia.

Each room reflects the daughters’ personalities. One of the rooms, for instance, has a reading corner with a vintage armchair, an abstract painting, a romantic window bench, an old typewriter and Antique books. “This daughter loves vintage furniture so we designed her room with this in mind. On the other hand, another daughter has a more contemporary taste so we had to create a more modern environment with light colors and minimal design,” said Tenaglia.

Despite the diversity of the interiors, what gives a sense of harmony and oneness to the house is the ample paned glass doors and windows which allow the inside to blend with the outside. “One of the home’s very important features is that it is surrounded by a generous and natural garden, originally designed by Patrick Houck, with olive and oak trees, vegetables and flowers, and indigenous shrubbery and low lying ground cover,” explained Tenaglia. This home and its idyllic garden are enhanced by an expansive view of Mount Tamalpais (as its backdrop), providing a very unique and in essence, a truly Californian home. CH

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This is a fully Asian inspired bedroom. The Chinoiserie Lantern is from Sloan Miyasato, the coffee table is by Ironies, the window treatment fabric is by Quadrille. The comfortable and refined chair is by Troscan.

Gregorius Pineo bench located at the end of the bed. The sophisticated canopy bed is by Ironies and the rug is by Michaelian & Kohlberg.

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A two-story grand penthouse in Downtown Los Angeles’s TEN50 luxury residences.

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SKY HIGH in California LUXURY HIGHRISES OFFER SOPHISTICATED LIFESTYLES

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R C H I T E C T U R A L LY I N T R I G U I N G with exquisitely designed-interiors, brimming with extravagant amenities and twentyfour-hour services, and boasting exceptional views of the cities that they inhabit, luxury highrise buildings are not only offering the obvious—a place to live—but more importantly lifestyles and experiences.

Developer Trumark Urban is selling Phase II of residences in downtown Los Angeles’s TEN50 ahead of schedule after the twenty-five story highrise (still under development) sold more than one-third of its offerings in less than two months earlier this year. Located on the desirable corner of South Grand Avenue and 11th Street, TEN50 will be Downtown Los Angeles’s first luxury residences designed and built from the ground up in nearly a decade. Unflappably cool, contemporary, sleek and high-end, TEN50 is considered boutique with one hundred fifty one one- to two-bedroom 680-1,380 square-foot units and six penthouses. Cool perk—in addition to its 13,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor amenity deck boasting a pool, yoga garden and sweeping city views, it also houses the country’s first air-deliveryready drone landing pad. Move-ins commence this December. Prices range from $500,000 to over $4 million.

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A living room in San Francisco’s exclusive residence building, The Harrison—located in Rincon Hill. OPPOSITE TOP The two-story grand entry salon at The Harrison, whose Creative Director is interior designer Ken Fulk. OPPOSITE BOTTOM The kitchen of a residence at The Harrison.

Towering forty-nine floors with sweeping views of San Francisco, The Harrison, located in Rincon Hill—built by Maximus Real Estate Partners with architecture firm Solomon, Cordwell and Buenz and interior designer Ken Fulk—ushers in an elevated living experience. One- to -two-bedroom residences (with some already occupied) range from approximately 700 to 1,300 square feet, and feature floor to ceiling windows and supremely appointed design

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finishes—think white slab Carrara marble countertops and oak wood floors. (Three-bedroom units and penthouses have yet to be released. In all, the building’s residences total around three hundred units.) An extraordinary two-story grand entry salon—reminiscent of a vintage library—sets the tone in the building’s entry, while an exclusive residents-only lounge on the 49th floor offers an upscale gathering spot. Prices range from $785,000-$2,630,000.

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The exterior of San Francisco’s The Pacific luxury tower residences located in Pacific Heights. OPPOSITE TOP A living area of a grand penthouse at The Pacific with sweeping views of the city and its bay.

OPPOSITE BOTTOM The master bath in one of three model residences by interior designer Jay Jeffers at The Pacific.

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Internationally acclaimed Handel Architects and Handel Interior Design have teamed up with developer Trumark Urban to create a gleaming geometrically-centric residential building, The Pacific, in the affluent San Francisco neighborhood of Pacific Heights with views from the Golden Gate Bridge to Mount Tamalpais. One-, two- and three-bedroom flats and three-level townhomes in the building range from 965 to 3,006 square feet, with seven penthouses and four grand penthouses ranging from 2,139 to 4,048 square feet.

Eleven-foot ceilings, formal living rooms and chef’s kitchens featuring Gaggenau appliances, white marble slab counters and Arclinea cabinetry, will outfit the spaces while amenities like a private observatory lounge, world-class fitness center and art from international contemporaries will grace common spaces. Prices range from under $2,000,000 to $20,000,000 with move-ins beginning in September.

Located in the emerging corridor that connects San Diego’s downtown to the waterfront, Bosa Development’s Pacific Gate architecture of two nested curved glass towers that will reach forty-one stories in a single column will provide a variety of views and vantage points. Designed by

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A kitchen in San Diego’s high-end soaring forty-one story Pacific Gate residence building.

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New York-based architects Kohn Pederson Fox and Chris Dikeakos Architects, the two hundred fifteen two- and threebedroom residences will range from 1,240 to 2,608 square feet.

The open-plan, sun-drenched spaces dressed with polished stone floors and Sub-Zero Wolf and Miele appliances will offer a new level of opulent highrise living in San Diego, with top floors reserved for the Estate Collection—larger units with fewer per floor. Building amenities include a screening room, fitness center, outdoor pool, a boat share, luxury car fleet and an outdoor pet retreat. Prices range from $1,100,000-$2,800,000 and the projected date of completion is late 2017.

In Los Angeles, developer Greenland USA and master planner Gensler are transforming one of the last significant parcels of undeveloped land in the downtown area into a contemporary urban oasis named Metropolis consisting of three residential towers, a boutique hotel and retail spaces. The private residence

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interiors maximize light and openness with features such as gray ash wood cabinetry, Caesarstone countertops, and white oak floors.

Studios to 3-bedroom residences and select penthouses, ranging from 429 to 3,466 square feet, will inhabit any one of floors thirtyeight to fifty-six in one of three residential towers. Amenities include resident lounges and screening rooms, a pool, spa and fitness center, gardens and walking paths, a dog park, a children’s play area, putting green, fire pits and BBQ patio. Phase I is slated for completion in late 2016. Prices range from $600,000-$2,000,000 (excluding penthouses.)

Leaving the hassles of living in a private house in burgeoning cities behind for full-service, luxury, centralized urban living with views for days is certainly being made very tempting by developers that are pulling out all the stops as they hedge their bets on the market’s demand for diversity, and the growing appreciation of a myriad of tastes and lifestyles. CH

The living room of a residence in Downtown Los Angeles’s urban community, Metropolis, which will feature three residence towers, a boutique hotel and retail spaces.

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A kitchen in one of Metropolis’s residences. LEFT Metropolis’s Met Six private residence club pool area. .

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MAKING

HISTORY

AN ACCLAIMED LOS ANGELES ARCHITECT TEAMS UP WITH A LAUDED INTERIOR

DESIGNER TO CREATE A HOME WITH AN OLD WORLD-INSPIRED VIBE TEXT BY JENNIE NUNN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERHARD PFEIFFER

“When I look at this house, it’s a wonderful collaboration between designer and client.”

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t’s not exactly common for family members to live next to each other, let alone in different houses on the same property. Yet it’s exactly how the story unfolds for Los Angelesbased architect Richard Landry, AIA, of Landry Design Group, who enlisted interior designer Annette English, founder of the eponymous L.A. design firm, to work on a home in the gated community near Beverly Hills. Landry and English, who have worked together on numerous projects including a 34,000-square-foot residence for actor Mark Wahlberg in Los Angeles, were up for the task for creating a ground-up home for an expectant daughter and her husband on a 10-acre lot with her father. “They are super close and wanted to live close to one another, so it’s very special,” adds English.

The 6,000-square-foot, two-story guest house residence constructed with limestone walls and an old world, mediterranean-inspired feel was designed around an existing oak tree on the property. “It looks like it’s been there forever, and anchored in history,” explains Landry who incorporated the tree into the courtyard design. “We didn’t want the guest house to be too imposing next to the main house, and we weren’t trying to copy the main house. We thought, ‘what if it looked like that building was there 300 years ago?’, and as if the building was there long before the house.”

For the interiors, English created a palette consisting of soft oatmeal tones, soft blue and gray tones, and hints of green and brown. “We wanted to keep it fresh, light, and youthful, and the client wanted it to be casual, comfortable, and nothing too precious, with carefully placed pops of color that come in the form of accent pillows and accessories,” adds English of the

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castle-like residence. “Her favorite style is Cape Cod, and she had also lived in a house in Surrey, England built in the 1800s, and she loved that style, and wanted to tie it all in. She loved creaky floors and crown mouldings, and I think the French oak hardwood floors have that look.”

In the living room, (beamed ceilings extend as high as 16-anda-half feet), English strategically placed custom-built wrought iron chandeliers to create volume, but positioned them low enough to encourage an intimate environment. She also selected a distressed wood console by Rose Tarlow, Kneedler-Fauchere chairs, and a side table by Michael Smith for Jasper. “There’s this Old World meets new quality, and the furnishings are light and fresh and more youthful,” adds English. “This style of architecture could potentially go into heavy velvets, and I think we brought a bit more with mixing patterns and textures.”

The Master suite in soft gray and blue tones is a serene retreat for the couple with a custom-designed bed flanked by a flowery, linen canopy, bedside tables by Century Furniture, and an upholstered bench by Formations. “It’s a very comfortable space that you want to hang out in and read a book,” says English. The adjacent bathroom was designed around a custom mosaic tile floor pattern and appointed in soft grays and whites to match the Master suite. In the boy’s room, English and her team created a youthful, but grown-up space with hardwood floors (a departure from most kids rooms lined with wall-to-wall carpeting), a comfy Moroccan-inspired area rug, and a playful, custom Big Ben-style clock made by Grimaldi International. “We had never made a clock before, and the client wanted a mix of Big Ben and Peter Pan,” adds English.

“When I look at this house, it’s a wonderful collaboration between designer and client,” adds English of the year-and-ahalf-long project. “We started when the client was pregnant and was looking for a home for their young, growing family. I think this house is filled with love, and there’s kind of this energy there.

It kind of just wraps its arms around you when you enter.” CH

LEFT “The stone fountain is located near the front door and is a nice break on the façade of the exterior,” says English. “The sound of trickling water can be heard and enjoyed whether you’re at the front entrance, the front courtyard, or the back yard. It’s a timeless, traditional element.”

ABOVE “The client wanted something that has traditional charm, but that felt updated and fresh,” says Landry of the crisp kitchen with upholstered bar stools and wrought iron pendant lamps from Formations. “The house is really bright and open.” RIGHT “The Californian Mediterranean architecture influences the great room with the use of stone walls and dark-beamed ceilings,” says English of the living room with a custom-designed sectional sofa and coffee table. Chandeliers are from Reborn Antiques.. “Given the client’s desire for a Cape Cod influence, we were able to create this with the addition of painted casework in the great room, kitchen, and dining banquette.

The steel doors and windows are the perfect backdrop for the magnificent views and gently invite the outdoors in, quintessential to the California living we so enjoy in L.A.”

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“We kept the bedroom experience light and airy by keeping the molding paint colors light and adding a soft, colored wallpaper to the walls,” explains English. “We customized the headboard and canopy and with these elements we feel that this room speaks to the client’s love of the Cape Cod style. The colors are soft and serene and create a lovely sanctuary.” ABOVE “The mosaics add sophistication while the white-washed ceiling beams give off a casual vibe,” adds English of the master bath. “There’s a harmonious dialogue between the two elements.”

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Antiques

INTO THE MIX

Shopping SOMA’s Antiques Galleries

BY KENDRA BOUTELL

DESIGNER SUZANNE TUCKER of Tucker & Marks mixes antiques into each of her projects. “For me, antiques give a room soul. There do not have to be many antiques and they do not all need to be the finest examples. But the rich patina of old wood, painted finishes or burnished metals gives a lovely juxtaposition to what is new and can make a room more interesting, balanced and unique.” she commented. When Tucker and her design colleagues

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source antiques in San Francisco they visit the knowledgeable dealers of the SOMA design district.

At the heart of the neighborhood, Antique & Art Exchange displays eclectic 17th through 19th century European and Asian furnishings, paintings, decorative arts, and curiosities. Founded on Sacramento Street in 1995 by antiquarians Keith Dieterich and Howard Settle, it later relocated to the Vermont Center. From their expansive gallery, the

“MIX IT UP! GO AHEAD, PUT THAT SHAPELY FRENCH ROCOCO ARMCHAIR NEXT TO A SLEEK JOHN WIDDICOMB SOFA, AND SEE HOW THEY BRING OUT EACH OTHER’S BEAUTY.” -ERIC PETSINGER OF EPOCA

Jim Gallagher holds court amid the treasures of the Garden Court. Originally, from New England and an avid sailor, Gallagher brings a touch of the Atlantic coast to his inventory of English and Continental antiques. RIGHT Antiques dealer, Eric Petsinger stands at the entrance of his gallery Epoca. Petsinger hand selects his entire inventory, even driving the truck on his buying trips across the country. Pictured below, one of a pair of Gigi Radice for Minotti mid century club chairs.

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partners and dog Rocky, graciously welcome collectors and designers alike.

Flanking Antique & Art Exchange, two additional dealers offer rare treasures. James Eddy of Colonial Arts specializes in Spanish colonial art and antiques. His collection includes folk art from Spain, Mexico, and the Americas along with Santos figures, devotional paintings, and talavera pottery, Starting as a cyber enterprise in 1998, Eddy established his first brick and mortar business in North Beach before joining the design district.

On the other side of Antique & Art Exchange, Garden Court Antiques highlights fine English and Continental antique furnishings contrasted with bold contemporary art. Opened by antiques collector Sue Coleman in 2002, design industry veteran

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Antiques Antique dealers never stop schlepping; Howard Settle of Antique & Art Exchange carries a prized bronze bust by Glasgow School artist Francis Derwent Wood. Settle and his partner Keith Dietrich also feature a Belle Époque Giltwood Chandelier, a large pair of Japanese Carved Snow Lions, and an Italian Cherry Inlaid Double Serpentine Chest of Drawers in their eclectic shop.

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ABOVE From James Eddy of Colonial Arts: a large 19th century “lebrillo” (basin) found in the Triana District of Seville, Spain, a rare 18th century Spanish colonial coquera, and a pair of early 18th century Spanish colonial silver candlesticks. Eddy’s unique background, with roots in Connecticut and South Texas, along with close ties to Mexico and Spain, informs his collecting.

Jim Gallagher manages the business. A hands-on manager, Gallagher often restores and polishes his own inventory on site.

A couple of blocks away, Eric Petsinger of Epoca mingles 20th century furniture and accessories with more traditional pieces. The Pittsburgh native advises clients, “Mix it up!

Go ahead, put that shapely French rococo armchair next to a sleek John Widdicomb sofa, and see how they bring out each other’s beauty.” CH www.gardencourtantiques.com www.epocasf.com

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Wine Attendees of the Stags Leap District ‘Vineyard to Vintner’ weekend enjoy Taylor Family Vineyards, one of the many family wineries open to visitors during this annual event. Photograph

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WINES OF THE SILVERADO TRAIL Rediscovering Napa’s Stags Leap District

BY KENNETH FRIEDENREICH

NATIVE AMERICAN lore may even outpace claims asserting Native American bloodlines. One bit of lore involves a notch in the eastern hills rising from the floor of Napa Valley.

A stag hotly pursued to a fatal pass by native hunters came to a break on the trail. Ordered by a precipice ahead and bleating hunters behind, the stag improvised a leap—and disappeared into the mountain mist never again to be viewed or tracked—hence, “stag’s leap.” This razzmatazz thus confers a little mystery on a not so urban legend. But the story doesn’t end with the flight over the ravine by someone’s intended dinner or wardrobe enhancement.

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number of properties in the Stags Leap District. These vine lands are cheek by jowl and it is sometimes possible to drive a few yards from the gate of one to an equally appealing neighbor.

In addition to the Native American lore, what gives this relative wisp of the Golden State its appeal?

One thing is history. The District was the first AVA designated in the larger appellation of Napa Valley itself in 1989. But already the place was on the mental map of world wine enthusiasts.

From Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars on Dr. Fay’s original block (planted 1961), a sloping round that reaches almost to the seating outdoors from the tasting room, are the grapes that stunned the wine world at what has since been remembered as the Judgment of Paris. This refers to Stephen Spurrier’s informal tasting at his French bottle shop. The tasting

One of the spectacular Stags Leap District views can be found at Regusci Winery.

Photograph by Regusci Winery. BELOW The wines of Pine Ridge Vineyards.

Photograph by Pine Ridge Vineyards.

featured a very select group of judges who had little doubt that Western civilization was a Gallic commodity dispensed to the rest of planet earth with customary French attitude—disdain with élan hardly covers it. The 1976 tasting has been recounted in a book and later, with poetic license in the 2008 film, Bottle Shock. The new kids from California took the palm—Chardonnay from Chateau Montelena and Cabernet Sauvignon from the aforementioned Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, both from the 1973 vintage.

The comeuppance changed attitudes. Diplomats stationed in Washington, DC, often looked at our election cycle in terms such as “four years of drinking California wine,” as if Torquemada was the sommelier.

Suddenly, the respectful French were courting “New World” wines, a new age of discovery perhaps overdue.

Although the California wine business could trace its heritage over a century prior, this vintage and the subsequent siege over Pepe LaPue marked the contemporary ascendancy of domestic wines, especially from Napa and Sonoma Counties. This supposes rightly that the Stags Leap wineries are, despite some decades of success, still reasonably youthful, especially when considering the vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy have been coveted and cultivated for more than 2000 years.

Traditions take time to establish and among the sub-appellation’s wineries, traditions are being fashioned even as celebrity hype and media lifestyle arbiters float aloft in hot air balloons where they seem quite at home.

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Wine Harvest vineyards frame the picturesque property of Chimney Rock Winery. Photograph courtesy of Chimney Rock Winery. LEFT The Regusci family ranch has been home to this Stags Leap District family for over 75 years. Photograph courtesy of Regusci Winery. BELOW LEFT The spectacular cellar of Silverado Vineyards. Photograph courtesy of Silverado Vineyards

Sauvignon vines, the visitor may rightly inquire what separates these Stags Leap grapes from other parts of the Valley, such as the Rutherford Bench or the Yountville Crossroad, Oakville or Mount Veeder. Grapes are grapes, right? Well, yes—and not quite the same. That makes noting differences great fun.

The Stags Leap aggregate accounts for about 1,200 acres of the planted rows in Napa Valley. From our perch at the Silverado Vineyards, its long deck overlooking vines and hills to the northeast, we boast a centrally placed command post. Around us are the peculiar components of soil, part loam at the floor, and volcanic stew coming down from the Vaca Range Mountains formed in the geological wakeup call of this piece of the continent.

The soils contribute to a characteristic intensity that is not all fruit and frippery, but complex, harmonious, and textured wines with sufficient stamina to cellar for 12-20 years with assurance it will maintain its appeal and structure.

If there’s a problem with these wines, it derives from their uniform depth and quality. They are prized as food wines because they rarely stray from their oft brooding and subtle flavor profiles. They seem to like oak, but hardly enough to furnish Dad’s office over the carriage house.

Growers handle the five Bordeaux varietals that include Cabernet, Petite Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, producing some

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interesting small lot blends and single bottling of varietals. So, despite the intrinsic uniformity, enough differences show up to remind drinkers these fine wines were not made by the Stepford Wives. The appeal for this writer remains that the respective properties come out with wines of enough individuality that one will have more than a me-too Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink up. Life gets pretty swell in these few square miles of vineyards far away from France.

Below follows some of these wineries looking out onto the trail like puppies at a kennel to melt your heart.

The Stags Leap Wine Growers Association website is as good a place to begin forming a sense of the place online –www.stagsleapdistrict.com.

We visited around our primo perch at Silverado Vineyards to Pine Ridge, Regusci Winery, Baldacci Family, and Chimney Rock, Cliff Lede Vineyards, plus of course the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars that helped edfnie this AVA. In past times we had already downed wines from Clos Du Val, Shafer, Hartwell, and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. This represents about half the district producers. One is less struck by the apparent kinship of the wines once they reach the glass, but rather by the traits that give them individual appeal while maintaining the signature complexity and reticent tannins marking their leaps across our lips and memories. It is a comment in a vintner glossary to experience, in Christopher Marlowe’s words, “infinite riches in a little room.” CH

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THE MAGAZINE OF ARCHITECTURE THE ARTS & DISTINCTIVE DESIGN

Food

SINGLE THREAD A shared vision for a personal venture

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OPPOSITE Kyle and Katina harvesting from the fields at SingleThread Farms.

FAR LEFT Together, Kyle and Katina discuss harvesting plans for their Choryoku Eggplants.

LEFT Kyle, examining a crown of Bronze Fennels, one of the beneficial flowers for their honeybees.

BELOW Shishito Peppers & Orient Express Eggplants, some of the many Japanese varietal vegetables SingleThread Farms are growing.

“Omotenashi” or “to entertain guests wholeheartedly” might be the best single word to describe the highly anticipated Single Thread restaurant/farm/inn slated to open in downtown Healdsburg this fall.

Given the restaurant’s founders Kyle and Katina Connaughton spent years cooking and farming in Japan, it’s not surprising the husband and wife team have embraced the East Asian country and incorporated many of its customs, philosophy and traditions into their singular concept.

“Single Thread is a shared vision that has been shaped by many mentors and experiences we have had throughout our lives”, says Kyle Connaughton who brings his substantial culinary chops to this very personal venture. The celebrated chef began his career working in a Japanese restaurant in Southern California and went on to cook at Spago; three-Michelin starred Michel Bras

in Hokkaido, Japan, and the UK’s Fat Duck Restaurant, which was named “Best Restaurant in the World” during his reign.

In keeping with the duo’s keen attention to every detail of their multi-faceted venture, Katina Connaughton heads up the couple’s five-acre Single Thread Farm in Alexander Valley where she oversees the production of everything from fruit and vegetable gardens, olive trees, bee hives and heritage-breed chickens.

Yes, farm fresh eggs will also be on the menus.

Before diners sit down to their preordered 11-course tasting menu (they will select from omnivore, vegetarian or pescatarian options); canapés on

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Sonoma Coast wild salmon smoking over cherry blossom wood in the smoker donabe called Ibushi-gin. TOP Finished presentation of the donabe smoked Sonoma Coast wild salmon.

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the rooftop garden followed by a greenhouse tour will kick-off their culinary adventure. The chefs’ carefully constructed tasting menus will feature hyper-seasonal ingredients farmed with a micro-seasonal approach that results in peak season perfection. Along with customized menus, there will also be plenty of opportunities to sample local wines from the renowned Sonoma Wine country region.

New York based AvroKO is behind the restaurant’s modernist design. A minimalist sensibility permeates the 52-seat main dining room and Japanese accents are evident throughout the space—including handmade custom dishes and donabe (clay pots).

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thank you notes, and special seed packets from the couple’s farm are just a few of the thoughtful touches this much-more-than-a-restaurant offers each guest. And, for those who can’t get enough, five exclusive suites are also available to reserve and include a gourmet breakfast and the opportunity to learn about sustainable gardening and winemaking practices.

Dubbed the most important restaurant opening of 2016, it’s safe to say we will be hearing much more about this unique wine country restaurant experience in the months to come. CH www.singlethreadfarms.com

A typical place setting upon arrival at Single Thread.

Pouring strawberry sauce from custom pottery from Iga, Japan.

Flavors of gazpacho with strawberries and fennel

Custom knives made by Bloodroot Blades

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OPPOSITE Spoonbar is a favorite spot for tasting local food. Architecture by David Baker Architects. LEFT Roasted Knoll carrots and vegetables at Spoonbar on a plate designed by Jered Nelson of Jered’s Pottery. BELOW The deLorimier Winery is in the Alexander Valley and is owned by a local family. BOTTOM LEFT SHED’s mission is to nurture the connection between good farming, cooking and eating. BOTTOM RIGHT The Jordan Winery during the spring is one of the best times for a hike.

DELICIOUS HEALDSBURG

Healdsburg has it all: chic restaurants, cutting-edge art galleries and wineries galore

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SOME WOULD SAY that Healdsburg in Sonoma County is the way Napa used to be. And I’m one of them. Family-owned wineries, five-star restaurants featuring local produce and friendly people quick with smiles, are the norm here. There is a charming town square with a gazebo that is a perfect place to meet up with friends and walk to one of the many art galleries, restaurants and shops nearby.

And then there’s the wine. Healdsburg is surrounded by fine wine appellations including the Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley. Chalk Hill’s name comes from the volcanic soil of chalky white ash which works well with plantings of white wine varietals like chardonnay and sauvignon blanc.

We visited many wineries on our trip, which is highly recommended. You can pick up a Wine Road brochure and easily find wineries of your choice. The Alexander Valley alone has 13,000 acres of vineyards, 30 grape varieties, 28 wineries and over 200 independent farmers.

First winery stop was at the Jordan Estate established in 1972, home to Jordan Vineyard & Winery. We began a guided three-mile trek of the estate at Vista Point, the winery’s highest point and the best view of the Alexander Valley. Along the way

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we saw sustainably farmed vineyards, olive orchards as well as secluded lakes, a cattle ranch and chef’s garden. The tour ended at the estate where we tasted a chardonnay and cabaret sauvignon with specially crafted appetizers of mashed purple potatoes and ceviche and white mashed potatoes and lamb slices both served in small glass dishes. Tours are given throughout the year. Check their website for times.

In the Chalk Hill region, we visited Lancaster Estate, located on 53 hillside acres. This winery is at the confluence of the Chalk Hill and Knights Valley appellations. The ground is rich with volcanic soils as well as sand and gravel deposited by the Russian River. Several of their 2013 wines have won awards and they are currently releasing some 2015s.

Nearby is the family-owned Roth Estate winery. Beginning in 2001, Roth produced classic Bordeaux varietals in the Alexander Valley, as well as cool-climate wines from the Sonoma Coast. We then spent the afternoon at one of the Wilson Artisan Wineries, deLorimier Winery, a boutique winery located in a valley with lush scenery. Working with owner Diane Wilson and wine maker Antoine Favero who uses traditional French techniques to elevate the flavors of the grapes. This winery is a family affair with all family members working together to

OPPOSITE The Jordan Vineyard and Winery Chateau overlooks 1,200 acres of hills and vineyards. ABOVE The bar at the Spoonbar is a perfect place to sample designer cocktails. LEFT The kitchen and crew prepare the meals at Valette in full view of the diners. BELOW The Liberty Farms duck trio is one of Valette’s specialties.

create Bordeaux-type wines.

After a day meandering through vineyards and tasting great wines, we were ready to head back to Healdsburg. Visitors are spoiled for choice here.

They run the gamut from Spoonbar with its market-driven menu of contemporary American fare served on custom plates by a local potter to SHED which is a modern day grange hall, food market, cafe and store. They have foraging expeditions, host workshops, suppers and cultural events. In 2014 SHED won the James Beard Award for restaurant design.

Try taking a guided walking tour with Wine Country Walking Tours if you’re not anxious to explore on your own. You’ll learn the history of Healdsburg as well as architectural sites and stop at local restaurants to do food and wine pairings.

If you want to learn some new recipes, you can sign up at Relish Culinary Center and work with some seasonal fare.

There were several restaurants we visited that surprised me. One, Parish Cafe, serves traditional New Orleans cuisine using local ingredients.

Their gumbo, beignets and fried pickles were especially tasty. Costeaux’s Bakery is noted for artisan breads and French onion soup. All their food has a French touch. Bear Republic Brewing Company is adjacent to a brewery and is a favorite spot for hamburgers, some infused with hops.

In the fine dining category, Spoonbar has local delicacies, as well as designer cocktails. I still think about their New East Side made with Hendricks gin, yuzu, mint lime and cucumber elderflower foam. Valette was a fine dining experience. Their menu not only lists their offerings but also names the farm the food comes from. You can’t get more local than that. We liked the coriander crusted liberty duck breast from Liberty Farms and the Sonoma County ratatouille from Hidden Pound Farm. These are just a few of the restaurants to peruse in Healdsburg. All the more reason to go back and try others. Or maybe take a river rafting trip, or a bike ride through the vineyards.

Visitors can stay in contemporary hotels, wineries, B&Bs and Victorian mansions. There are lots of choices and many price ranges. I can hardly wait to return. CH www.healdsburg.com, www.wineroad.com, www.healdsburgshed.com, www.costeaux.com, www.theparishcafe.com, www.relishcuinary.com, www.spoonbar.com, www.valettehealdsburg.com, www.jordanwinery.com, www.lancaster-estate.com, www.rothwinery.com, www.delorimierwinery.com, www.winecountrywalkingtours.com FALL 2016 | 115

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BROWN JORDAN Brown Jordan Celebrates With Michael S. Smith A summer soiree helped launch the opening of Brown Jordan’s new LA showroom, and the launch of three new collections designed by Michael S. Smith for Brown Jordan. Guests also celebrated the release of Michael’s latest book, The Curated House. The courtyard of the new showroom, adjacent to SMith’s own Jasper space, was filled with friends and industry elite enjoying live music, BBQ, and signature cocktails. The Brown Jordan showroom is located at 8521 Melrose Avenue.

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Andrew Skurman Architects ~ A Georgian Cottage Photograph by Matthew Millman 2 RESIDENTIAL: NEW SINGLE FAMILY – over 5,000 sq.ft.

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INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATION RESIDENTIAL: RENOVATION – APARTMENT Andrew Skurman Architects ~ a City Apartment 3 RESIDENTIAL: SINGLE FAMILY – over 5,000 sq.ft. in the Haussmannian Style Douglas Durkin Design ~ San Francisco Bay Area Residence Photograph by Pieter Estersohn Photograph by Roger Davies COMMERCIAL: NEW CONSTRUCTION - Non-Regional 4 RESIDENTIAL: SINGLE FAMILY - APARTMENT Andrew Skurman Architects ~ The Resort at Pelican Hill Tucker & Marks ~ A Classic City Apartment Photograph by Marshall Williams Photograph by Matthew Millman

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LANDSCAPE & GARDEN DESIGN 7 Elizabeth Everdell Garden Design ~ An Atherton Garden Photograph by Roger Davies CRAFTSMANSHIP & ARTISANSHIP 8 Adam Thorpe and Tony Smith ~ Fine Furniture Reproduction, Salon Doré, Legion of Honor Photograph by Marc Olivier Le Blanc

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TIMELESS MODERNISM MID-CENTURY ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN NESTLES AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF MOUNT SAN JACINTO

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DOTTED WITH SOFTLY SWAYING palm trees and set against the colossal backdrop of Mount San Jacinto, the little desert city of Palm Springs is known for many things — its wailing cicadas at sunset, its film festival, its golf tournaments, its retirees who mingle happily with Coachella-going Millennials, but perhaps most of all, its world-famous mid-century architecture and design, celebrated each February during Palm Springs Modernism Week.

When Modernism Week started in 2006, it wasn’t actually a “week”. The niche event, organized by a group of local design and architecture aficionados, was a compact one-day celebration of the city’s renowned mid-century modern architecture, tapping into the mid-2000s rebirth of interest in mid-century “star-chitects” like A. Quincy Jones, Paul R. Williams, Richard Neutra, John Porter Clark and Albert Frey, John

Lautner, Wexler & Harrison, Palmer & Krisel, along with builders like Paul Trousdale and the Alexanders.

Around the same time, Mad Men, which premiered in 2007, began beaming the neat lines of mid-century modern into millions of households around the world, re-establishing names like George Nelson, Eames and Arne Jacobsen in the mainstream vernacular; then Coachella sparked a cultural and real estate boom in Palm Springs. In less than a decade, fueled by both Modernism’s and the city’s renaissance, Palm Springs Modernism Week has grown into an 11-day extravaganza, featuring 240 events, tours, lectures, galas and dinners, for upwards of fifty thousand attendees from all over the world.

They’ll marvel at Elvis’ “House of Tomorrow” honeymoon hideaway, the famed “Twin Palms” estate of Frank Sinatra, Richard Neutra’s

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architectural masterpiece, the Kaufmann Desert House, Donald Wexler & Rick Harrison’s Steel Development Houses and E. Stewart Williams’ legendary Twin Palms estate, another former residence of Frank Sinatra — these are time capsules, whose long term upkeep and survival have been ensured by the tireless work of the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, whose efforts are partially funded by the proceeds of Modernism Week.

British film director and modernism aficionado Ben Charles Edwards (who debuted his feature film Set The Thames on Fire at the Palm Springs Film Festival this year, and stayed at an ACME property), likens the Sinatra residence to a Grade 1 listed British castle from 1,000 years past. “From the solid steel rods holding up giant concrete ceilings to the sun holes carved out of these ceilings, it all feels here to stay, never changing, standing strong,” he says. “Much like a castle, these structures are built to last

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into the future, never needing adaption.”

For Edwards and other Millennial Modernism aficionados, Modernism represents a timeless philosophy for living, that can be easily be reimagined within the context of a post-modern, some might say post post-modern world … a world some academics are calling the meta-modern. Brooke Hodge, Palm Springs Art Museum’s new Director of Architecture and Design (appointed in June 2016), will give a lecture as part of Modernism 2017 looking at artists who are “appropriating modernist design icons to create entirely new and evocative pieces, altering the meaning and our perception of the original”. Like Edgar Orlaineta, who takes the iconic Eames chair, dissects it and glues it back together in the shape of a modernist butterfly.

Orlaineta explores the quirky, shadow side of Modernism—because behind the mirage of perfection were pill-popping housewives (also the subject of a lecture

at Modernism Week 2017) who sweltered in uninsulated glass boxes in the Palm Springs summer months. Unlike their Brutalist, more heavy set counterparts — like the Elrod house, or Kahn’s Salk Institute — mid-century modern homes were not always built to survive the harsh extremes of the desert.

But for actor and furniture collector Udo Kier — who lives in the converted 1965 Francis F. Crocker Library, designed

by Porter Clark and Frey — the occasional downsides to authentic Modernist living in Palm Springs (say, the air conditioning bills) are far outweighed by the joy of living among designs by icons like Arne Jacobsen and Eero Saarinen.“Modernism’s timeless in the way Art Deco is timeless,” he says. “I personally don’t think it will ever go out of style. And if it does, I don’t care.”

Modernism Week 2017 will be Feb. 16-26, 2017. Tickets go on sale 11/1/16 at 12 Noon PST. www.modernismweek.com

Mid-century architecture meets striking retro design and modern luxury. This vintage home has been completely remodeled, updated and reimagined for today. “Mad Men” in the Desert is retro living at its best and perfectly suited for extended weekends, month-long stays and as a seasonal vacation rental.

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Absolutely stunning midcentury modern home (circa 1960) on Millionaire’s Row in Vista Las Palmas - one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in town. “The Mod Spot” is the quintessential Palm Springs Vacation Home.

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