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CONTENTS
F E A T U R E S
PRIVATE SCREENING
S T Y L E S E L EC T I O N
Inspired by the elegant gas
lamps of the Colonial era, this
cast-aluminum lantern boasts
translucent water glass panels
and a striking dark finish. Raley,
$1199; hinkleylighting.com
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A Montecito getaway offers its owner a place to kick back with
family and friends, and rediscover his sense of self.
Written by Elisa Chemayne Agostinho
Photography by Grey Crawford
NEW IDENTITY
184
Low ceilings and dark interiors are replaced with lots of white,
light and glass to create a loft-inspired Beverly Hills home in
which you can’t help but relax.
Written by Vanessa Kogevinas
Photography by Justin Officer
SECOND NATURE
194
One couple’s art and antiques collection—and two decades’ worth
of custom furniture pieces—drives the design behind a newly
contemporary Newport Coast residence.
Written by Joanne Furio
Photography by Ken Hayden
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
204
A lifetime surrounded by design, mixed with quintessential California
seaside cool, leads to a family estate in Coronado that’s all about
quality time and killer views.
Written by Irene Lacher
Photography by Jim Brady
ON THE COVER
A Philippe Starck table and chairs rest below a Barovier&Toso
chandelier—all found at Diva Group in Los Angeles—in the dining
room of this Beverly Hills home. Page 184
An incorrect business number was listed in the Index for James T. McClintock,
architect of the project featured in the story “In the Clear” on page 194 of
the Spring 2012 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design. The correct phone number
is 805.969.6778.
private screening.
W R I T T E N B Y E L I SA CH E M A YNE A G OST I NH O
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P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y G R E Y CR A WFOR D
RICK
ROSEN
HAD
SOMETHING
SPECIFIC
IN
MIND:
A
RETREAT IN SANTA BARBARA, JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM
LOS ANGELES, BUT WITH A BLITHE SPIRIT THAT WOULD
MAKE IT FEEL AS IF IT WERE WORLDS APART.
“I wanted a
place where I could find some serenity and escape from the pressures of
my work,” says Rosen, a founding member of William Morris Endeavor.
ARCHITECTURE Dennis Gibbens, Dennis Gibbens Architects
INTERIOR DESIGN Dennis Gibbens, Dennis Gibbens Architects,
and Cheryl Brantner, Brantner Design
HOME BUILDER Jay Bruder, Bruder Construction
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Greg Sanchez and Peter Eberhard, GDS Designs
BEDROOMS 4
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BATHROOMS 6
SQUARE FEET 4,500
ALL ACCESS
The front door opens onto a large entry
foyer; glass doors and transom windows
at the end of the space offer an immediate
glimpse of the Santa Barbara mountains
in the distance. The Portuguese pedestal
table was found at Dos Gallos.
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He discovered his utopia in a Mediterranean-style house in Montecito,
where his inaugural stride across the threshold convinced him that his
search was over. Gazing through the foyer to the doors at the back of the
ON THE SURFACE
A limestone fireplace surround acquired through
Exquisite Surfaces sets a casually sophisticated
tone in the living room. Hand-painted terra-cotta
tile from Ann Sacks references the blue and
cream hues of the room’s color palette. The
glass-and-iron chandelier and bell jar lantern
pendants are by Formations.
house, “the first thing I saw were the mountains of Santa Barbara; it’s
what sold me on the property,” says Rosen. “The view is breathtaking.”
Still, Rosen set his final decision aside in order for architect and designer
Dennis Gibbens—a longtime friend who’d worked on Rosen’s L.A.
residence for years—to offer his seal of approval. “It’s a great property,”
says Gibbens. “The grounds are extensive and private, and the unobstructed
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views of the mountains are incredible.” But, although the site was ideal,
the house—as well as a guest cottage earmarked for a private screening
M E R RY G O R O U N D
In the breakfast room, a painted-wood
chandelier by Paul Ferrante speaks to the
home’s chic-yet-simple personality. The
banquette fabric is Architex; the pillows are
covered in textiles from Rose Tarlow Melrose
House and Clarence House; and the chairs
are upholstered in a hemp fabric by Jasper.
room—was less so. “It needed a lot of work,” concedes Gibbens, who
nonetheless gave the green light. “It had good bones and a nice layout.”
Rosen closed on the house, then delivered his one non-negotiable
point: He wanted to spend Thanksgiving at the newly acquired home,
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
The blue hues continue in the kitchen, where
custom cabinetry and an island with a honed
black granite countertop installed by Olympic
Tile in North Hollywood boast different shades
of the same color. Zinc lanterns from William
Laman. Floor by Olympic Tile.
which meant that Gibbens would have less than five months to bring
the property up to speed. “It was a lot of pressure,” recalls the architect,
who assembled an ensemble cast of design professionals to make sure
the deadline was met, including designer Cheryl Brantner, builder
Jay Bruder and landscape designers Greg Sanchez and Peter Eberhard.
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Adopting a staggered, three-prong approach that included a redefined
landscape and a new pool, and the transformation of the cottage into
a state-of-the-art screening room and guest quarters, the team tackled
the main house first. “The changes there were less invasive, so we could
finish them within our initial timeframe,” explains Gibbens.
A more free-flowing floor plan was achieved by removing walls and
combining smaller spaces into larger ones; the master suite wing was
totally reconfigured; and the addition of architectural elements such
as archways and moldings now lend a richness and depth of detail
that was previously absent. “One of the biggest moves we made was
placing a massive limestone fireplace in the living room,” Gibbens says
of the statement-making piece imported from France. “It gives the
room presence.”
Brantner helped direct the interiors, guiding selections for materials,
colors, finishes and fabrics. “It was important that the palette respect the
property,” she says. “The interiors needed to be fresh and masculine, yet
warm and nuanced.” So shades of cream, taupe, blue, gold and cognac
were woven together and thrown across tailored pieces—including over
60 designed by Gibbens—with fuss-free comfort in mind. “It’s ultimately
a retreat for Rick’s family and friends, so you have to be able to put your
feet on the table,” says Brantner. “It’s not a precious environment.”
DOUBLE VISION
A sextet of dining chairs clad in Jerry Pair
leather join host seats upholstered in a floral
from Pierre Frey. The elliptical walnut table with
an inlaid-veneer sunburst pattern is a custom
piece by architect and designer Dennis Gibbens.
The chandelier and pendants mirror the same
fixtures seen across the way in the living room.
Outside, Sanchez and Eberhard cultivated a plan that recalls classic
Santa Barbara style. They opened up the views to the mountains by
trimming back a grove of overgrown California coast oaks; added
drought-tolerant underplantings and softscape; and removed existing
tropical flora inappropriate to the region. “Those oaks are the dominating
feature of the property,” says Sanchez, “so we designed around them.”
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PLAY BALL
Spherical forms are a recurring theme of
landscape designers Greg Sanchez and Peter
Eberhard’s concept for the grounds, which
includes cypress and olive trees, and existing
California coast oaks. Boxwood in terra-cotta
planters dots the scene; the pool pavers are
framed by drought-tolerant dymondia.
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W I D E R EC E I V E R
A gated driveway framed by stone
pillars heralds the approach to
the main house. Plantings include
white roses, lavender, red hot
pokers, agaves and westringia.
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At the same time, Gibbens and Bruder were addressing the renovation
of the cottage, as well as the construction of a pool and patio areas.
“When we started excavating for the pool, we discovered a number of
massive boulders,” says Bruder, who ended up using the quarried rock
to clad the exterior of the screening house. “We thought, ‘The stone’s
native; let’s keep it on the property.’ ”
Gibbens and his team completed phase one just before Thanksgiving,
MASCULINE VIBE
The rattan bench is a find from Blackman
Cruz, as is the round walnut-topped table.
The Queen Anne burl walnut chest is from J.F.
Chen. The tufted armchairs are upholstered in
a navy fabric from Nobilis; the draperies were
fabricated with a Rogers & Goffigon linen.
layering in the last little details as Rosen’s guests arrived to enjoy the
holiday. (The pool and screening room were finished the following year.)
The project is a hit according to the homeowner, who delights in hosting
long weekends and casual premieres. But it’s when he’s entertaining an
audience of one that the house truly resonates: “I love it most when it
rains,” says Rosen. “I sit by the fireplace in the living room and read, and
I find that very peaceful.” L
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INDEX PRIVATE SCREENING
2
5
4
3
1
2
1
CHANDELIER
Formations
Los Angeles, CA
310.659.3062
3
SOFA TABLE
Custom by architect
Posse Furniture
Los Angeles, CA
323.735.9699
4
FIREPLACE
TILE
Ann Sacks
Los Angeles, CA
310.273.0700
5
FLOOR LAMP
Lucca Antiques
Los Angeles, CA
310.657.7800
A R C H I T E C T U R E Dennis Gibbens Architects
LANTERNS
William Laman
Montecito, CA
805.969.2840
H O M E B U I L D E R Bruder Construction
I N T E R I O R D E S I G N Dennis Gibbens Architects and Brantner Design
L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T ECT U R E GDS Designs
ARCHITECTURE
Dennis Gibbens
Architects
Santa Monica, CA
310.452.8438
BREAKFAST ROOM
TABLE
William Laman
Montecito, CA
805.969.2840
BREAKFAST ROOM
BANQUETTE FABRIC
Architex
International
Northbrook, IL
800.621.0827
CUSTOM FURNITURE
FABRICATION
Posse Furniture
Los Angeles, CA
323.735.9699
BREAKFAST ROOM
CHAIR FABRIC
Jasper
Shears & Window
San Francisco, CA
415.621.0911
BREAKFAST ROOM
CHANDELIER
Paul Ferrante, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
323.653.4142
BREAKFAST ROOM
DRAPERY FABRIC
Mimi London, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
310.855.2567
DINING ROOM
CHAIR FABRIC
Pierre Frey
Kneedler-Fauchère
Los Angeles, CA
310.855.1313
DINING ROOM
CHAIR LEATHER
Jerry Pair Leather
Atlanta, GA
678.538.4125
DINING ROOM
CHANDELIER
Formations
Los Angeles, CA
310.659.3062
DINING ROOM RUG
Coverall Industries, Inc.
Beverly Hills, CA
310.288.9990
DRAPERY
FABRICATION
Anton’s Decorator
Workroom
Los Angeles, CA
323.937.0484
FOYER SCONCES
Reborn Antiques
Los Angeles, CA
310.289.7785
FOYER TABLE
Dos Gallos
Los Angeles, CA
323.851.9117
HOME BUILDER
Bruder Construction
Bell Canyon, CA
818.992.3315
INTERIOR DESIGN
Dennis Gibbens
Architects
Santa Monica, CA
310.452.8438
Brantner Design
Hollywood, CA
323.850.9994
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KITCHEN ISLAND
COUNTERTOP
Olympic Tile Company
North Hollywood, CA
818.487.2115
KITCHEN FLOOR
Olympic Tile Company
North Hollywood, CA
818.487.2115
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
GDS Designs
Los Angeles, CA
323.466.4266
LIVING ROOM
ACCENT PILLOW
FABRICS
Larsen
Cowtan & Tout
Los Angeles, CA
310.659.1423
Lee Jofa
Los Angeles, CA
310.659.7777
Marvic
Keith H. McCoy
& Associates
Los Angeles, CA
310.657.7150
LIVING ROOM
COFFEE TABLE
LEATHER
Christian Liaigre
Holly Hunt
Los Angeles
310.659.3776
LIVING ROOM
FIREPLACE
SURROUND
Exquisite Surfaces
Beverly Hills, CA
310.659.4580
LIVING ROOM
GLASS BELL
JAR LANTERNS
Formations
Los Angeles, CA
310.659.3062
LIVING ROOM
LAMP SHADES
Munder & Sons, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
323.937.0726
LIVING ROOM
MIRRORS
J.F. Chen
Los Angeles, CA
310.559.2436
LIVING ROOM RUG
Coverall Industries, Inc.
Beverly Hills, CA
310.288.9990
LIVING ROOM
SOFA FABRIC
Claremont
Furnishings Fabrics
Company
Los Angeles, CA
310.248.3841
LIVING ROOM
STRIPED CHAIR
FABRIC
Donghia, Inc.
Mount Vernon, NY
914.662.2377
MILLWORK
Woodworking Masters
Pacoima, CA
818.890.0410
OUTDOOR
LOUNGE CHAIRS
Restoration Hardware
Los Angeles, CA
310.652.0323
PATIO STONE
Stone Yard, Inc.
San Diego, CA
858.586.1580