ABOVE: The dramatic knife-edge pool, illuminated with color-changing LED lights,
is undoubtedly one of the most striking, wow factors, as it hugs every curve of the
home. It is virtually a kinetic work of art connecting earth and sky and the interior
with the exterior. One can quite literally step from the living area through a sliding
wall of glass and into the water.
FACING ABOVE:
Perched in the exclusive Bird Streets neighborhood of the
Hollywood Hills, the 6,000-square-foot Bluejay residence was completely re-
imagined to maximize the site's sweeping Los Angeles views while reflecting the
homeowner's trendsetting lifestyle. The open-plan great room includes a living area
and a long wraparound bar that is made for communal seating and entertaining.
Behind the bar, a vertical stainless steel wine refrigerator extends all the way to the
ceiling, thus providing a seamless way to solve for the lack of a wine room in the
home. The LED lighting underneath the countertops echoes the mood of the pool
yet again uniting the indoor and outdoor spaces.
FACING PAGE BOTTOM: While the property sits directly on the street, a walled-in
entry sequence creates a sense of drama and privacy while setting the tone for
the rest of the space. The limestone pathway, lit from underneath, appears to be
floating as it entrancingly guides the way to the front door.
Photographs courtesy of Dean Larkin Design
Designed by KA DesignWorks, Basalt, CO, page 365
"The landscape of Colorado
affords so many opportunities
to take an innovative design
approach. Every project offers
new challenges and ways to
express new ideas."
—Kenneth Adler
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