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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.
Photography by Dean Larkin Design
Designed by Jaque Bethke Design, Scottsdale, AZ, Page 341
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