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ABOVE: Also located in the Bird Streets, the Swallow residence practically
takes flight with its soaring roof lines and enlightening glass walls.
Designed for a client in the fashion industry who wanted the home to
convey a strong sense of style and personality, the 8,000-square-foot
contemporary stunner was built in an L-shape around the oasis of the
front yard and its front-facing views. The pool seamlessly connects with
the living room, directly engaging with the area before cascading down
towards the street level.
"A magical convergence of design occurs when the exterior and the interior engage each
other in a most dynamic way."
–Dean Larkin
FACING PAGE TOP: Embracing a midcentury modern ease while also
transcending it, the home oozes with a timeless sense of old and new.
The stone walls bring the outside in while acting as monumental relics as
they interact with the sleekly streamlined undercurrent of the light-filled
rooms.
FACING PAGE BOTTOM: At first glance, this light-filled haven perhaps would
never be assumed to be the master bathroom. Truly a sanctuary, the space
is nothing short of a Zen experience—from the disappearing glass walls,
to the sunken tub that looks out onto the water feature and gardens, and
the artfully floating vanity. The repetition of the stone walls reinforces a
grounded sense of timelessness that is at once fresh and modern yet
evocative of a storied European
Photographs courtesy of Dean Larkin Design
