Situated in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, atop three tiers of hillside garden borders that have been carved into the hillside in a sweeping stepped arrangement, 1201 Laurel Way is a vast home in an impressive self-contained enclosure. Downtown Los Angeles, Catalina, and the coastline of California are sprawled out in stunning view from this home, and it is this view that became the inspiration for the build team: developer Richard Papalian, designer Michael Palumbo, and architect Marc Whipple.
It was envisioned that a home encased with glass, smooth flowing space from room to room, and inside to out, was the architectural answer to the splendid location.
The spectacular house holds a highly contrasting architectural environment where romance meets sophistication in a truly contemporary and dramatic fashion; Michael Palumbo chose to implement a tasteful “white chocolate, dark chocolate†theme using some of the finest imported materials, such as Hera Limestone from the Sinai Peninsula, Wenge wood, Super Thassos tiles, custom-engineered Renlita doors, and German-made Schucco windows.
An open-plan living, dining and kitchen area take advantage of the amazing view on offer outside. Whilst inside, superb Italian lacquered cabinetry and integrated state-of-the-art appliances add to the luxury.
Careful combinations have resulted in a masterpiece that holds beautiful transitional spaces. A compact wet-bar keeps bottles and mixers above, with space for essentials like wine decanters and stemware below. The enviable wine cellar features a glass ceiling, enticing guests just a few meters from the main floor foyer.
When the inhabitants are done enjoying the stunning skyline from the sun deck, infinity pool and hot tub, evenings can be whiled away in the private cinema room that holds seating for eleven people.
The master bedroom covers the entire third floor, allowing plenty of space for his and hers closets, a huge glass fireplace, spa bathroom, and its own outdoor deck.
A separate guesthouse is accessed by glass-enclosed spiral staircase. The off-shot even has its own writing studio and gym with bar!
The professional PGA-inspired putting green.
A 5-car 'museum' automatically detect your arrival and open an accordion door.
