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ISSUE 11 | 2020

A R C H I T E C T U R E • D E S I G N • A R T • L I F E S T Y L E • R E A L E S TAT E

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CONTENTS

MAGA ZINE

22 Candy-Colored and Kaleidoscopic

Celebrating Marion Samplerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s masterpiece at South Coast Plaza.

30 Blue 42 An epic and record-setting open-water swim along the Orange County coast.

40 Creative Giving Second Harvest Food Bank CEO Harald Herrmann helps the hunger cause in Orange County by selling his prized Picassos.

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42 A Napa-Like Oasis Glasspar chef Rob Wilson offers tips and tricks on gardening, grilling, and entertaining in his own backyard.

48 Patio Perfection Outdoor dining at South Coast Plaza.

54 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cooking: Color! Top designers craft a new cool that invites bold hues into the kitchen.

60 Design Matters Tips, trends, and aesthetic advice from design insiders and interior experts.

The printing of this magazine is automated. Each issue is wrapped in a polybag by machine, untouched by human hands. The magazines are boxed and set on pallets wrapped again in plastic. Once delivered to coastal Orange County, Blue Door team members wearing gloves and masks distribute the magazines directly to your door.

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CONTENTS

MAGA ZINE

66 Passions and Places

Blue Door Magazine members offer insights from along the OC coast.

70 Real Estate Gallery Blue Door Magazine members offer the most exclusive real estate listings in coastal Orange County.

92 Finding Sanctuary

A contemporary Cameo Shores home celebrates light, air, water, and wellness.

108 Prefab Fabulous

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A new North Laguna property is a marvel of modular steel.

118 The Ultimate Accessory contents

A detailed look at the first ADU/ second unit planned and approved in Laguna Beach.

124 Dancing With Architecture

Capturing creativity in a stunning new $17 million home in CdM.

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130 Fall Back Into Art Finding fine art in musuems, galleries, and online exhibitions and archives.

146 Compound Interest

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A rarely-seen oceanfront condo comes to market.

160 Contact Orange County Meeting up with designer Dana Marron.

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CONTRIBUTORS FOUNDING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kedric Francis

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Brett Hillyard (aka “Hilly”) is a Southern California native with a Fine Arts degree from USC. Hilly is a freelance documentary and advertising photographer known for capturing black and white candid photographs. He shoots and processes his own film and finds a genuine richness in the analog process. Hilly resides in Laguna Beach where the ocean plays a big role in his life, both as a surfer and openwater swimmer. If you would like to learn more, please visit HillyCollective.com.

Alexandria Abramian is a writer and magazine editor covering home design, architecture, and real estate. She has written for OC Register, Los Angeles Times, Elle Décor online, Veranda, Sunset, The Financial Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and was a columnist for House Beautiful. Alex also provides strategic PR coaching for interior designers, real estate developers, and real estate agents.

Elaina Francis is a lifestyle photographer and mother of four children, ten and under. She specializes in families, newborn, and documentary-style shoots, including birth photography, though she is on hiatus during COVID-19 (see above about the four children!). Her work has also been seen in OC Family magazine and in South Coast Plaza at 50, a coffee table book published by Assouline. Follow her @elainafrancisphoto on Instagram.

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ISSUE 11 | 2020

ON THE COVER

The cover photo was taken at the Cameo Shores home that is featured in stories on page 92 and 124. The model is pictured in the open-air terrace with the two-story living wall beyond. She is wearing a “kimono made from fluid silk-crepe printed with tropical blooms,” says stylist Anouk Morgan. “It’s the perfect style to wear with a bikini and then again with a tank and jeans when you’re back in the city.” A R C H I T E C T U R E • D E S I G N • A R T • L I F E S T Y L E • R E A L E S TAT E

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE from Maria Barnes

If I close my eyes and dream of the most magical house that is light, healthy, alive, a bit “Bond”, friendly, with views, a new version of mid-century, just enough of a pool, in a fantastic neighborhood, with walls that live, I would say that 4639 Gorham in Cameo Shores is all of that and more. Developer Chris Marsh put together the dream team of Geoff Sumich (architect), Jake Winkle (builder), Tim Tamura (broker), and designers Michael Fullen and Lisa McDennon. I had the absolute pleasure of spending an evening there with our Blue Door team and the most lovely young ballerinas (see more about the ballerinas on page 124). There is not an angle of the home that is not worthy of a photograph. I cannot wait to see who will be the lucky owner of this home and how I weasel my way to being their bestie! Thank you to Lisa Bancroft for making this shoot happen with her beautiful daughter and her friends. Let’s not stop there. Casey Lesher’s personal home is one that films are made of, not to mention his car collection. His iconic midcentury modern home was designed by Philmer J. Ellerbroek, who designed it as his personal residence in 1960. Casey stalked this home for 30 years and when it hit the market a year and a half ago, he grabbed it. Read on to understand Casey’s love of this period of architecture and his car collection. Some other highlights of the past month include spending a morning at Shaw’s Cove for a photo shoot with the lovely Kristin Halton of Coldwell Banker Luxury on a most beautiful indian summer day. Probably one of my other favorite afternoons in September was spent in the hills of Laguna Beach touring the personal home of designer Sue Capelli. Every (vintage) detail is exquisite and her collection of art is beyond fantastic. You can get a sneak peek of it in her ad for Passione Inc. During this time of healthy safety protocols—I feel so lucky to have discovered CAZ Training in Newport Beach. The three young men who started it pivoted and built a gym on the rooftop. It’s been so fun to work out there outside with my son Bradley, Alexa, Kim Fox, McCall, and Trent. It’s been a fantastic experience and not for the faint of heart. We will tell you more about the cause-based gym in our next issue. One other little treasure I discovered during these last few months is a gem of a restaurant on 17th Street in Costa Mesa, Oak & Coal. Their cucumber salad is so refreshing and the wild seafood garlic noodles are pure heaven. All of us at Blue Door Magazine are so happy to be publishing in this fantastic community we call home. If you have an interest in bringing us story ideas or advertising with us, please reach out to me. Cheers to you. Maria Barnes, Publisher, 949.436.1590 maria@bluedoormagazine.com

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EDITOR’S NOTE from Kedric Francis

“No more events.” That’s the message my Apple Watch delivers most days during the pandemic. No fashion show luncheons, no restaurant openings, no gala dinners raising funds for worthy OC causes—not in person, that is. It’s been a strange few months for those of us used to having a busy schedule of arts events and charitable functions to attend, and the mocking tone of my smart watch serves as a reminder. Not that my calendar is entirely empty—there are Zoom meetings, magazine deadlines, telephone conferences, and other obligations. And luckily, my wife coordinates the kids’ busy distance learning schedules, virtual dance classes, and such. You’d think I’d be happy to take a break from the several-events-a-week schedule I’d been on for, oh, almost two decades. Certainly, during the first several weeks and into May, I was happy to be safely at home. Now, I miss the hustle and bustle of hotel ballrooms filled with philanthropists, society swells, and media friends.

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Don’t get me wrong—I’m in no hurry to sit elbow-to-elbow with OC’s finest in a crowded indoor environment…. yet. But I do miss the camaraderie of being gathered together for a common cause, while quizzing tablemates for tips about the things that magazine editors need to know. I miss the live performances of theater, dance, cinema, and music, too. Though our children miss attending cultural events more than I do, I think. Flynn, age 2, misses Disneyland, as we all do. Mabel, age 5, would be happy spending every day at South Coast Plaza. Otis, age 10, loves Hamilton (still), acting, and misses road trips and riding roller coasters. Rosey is my dedicated date for dance. She’s 8, and we’ve attended ballet together since she was 3. We’ve witnessed world premieres at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, including The Sleeping Beauty and Whipped Cream by American Ballet Theatre. She loves The Nutcracker, whether it’s ABT’s version at SCFTA, Festival Ballet Theatre at The Barclay, or another company. This holiday season, we may be destined to attend a virtual performance, but we will enjoy our tradition, come what may. See the story on page 124 for dance and design inspiration. Luckily, there is positivity and progress on the OC art scene. OCMA, Laguna Art Museum, Bowers Museum, and Hilbert Museum have all reopened, with appropriate precautions. And the construction of the new OCMA is well underway. The new museum celebrated its topping off ceremony recently, and is on schedule to open next year. For more art, see page 130. Hopefully, we’ll attend the 2021 grand opening of the new OCMA in person (the outdoor space will be impressive), and by then the unique challenges of 2020 will be receding into memory. Until that fine day, let’s appreciate and support the arts, and the other nonprofit organizations and businesses that are key to why Orange County is such a wonderful place to live. Stay safe, be kind, and take care of one other, please. kedric@bluedoormagazine.com 20

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CANDYCOLORED AND KALEIDOSCOPIC Celebrating Marion Sampler’s masterpiece at South Coast Plaza. Plus, an art exhibition shining light on Judson Studios, SoCal’s superstars of stained glass.

South Coast Plaza’s reopening inspired exultation. “OMG

yesss!!!” wrote one enthused fan when the happy day was announced on Instagram. Others were equally enthusiastic, with multiple emojis, an excess of exclamation marks, and thousands of likes expressing our mutual pleasure at the news. Certainly, Orange County’s center of culture and commerce offered innovative ways to shop and dine during the COVID-19 closure, including SCP 2 Go curbside pickup, shopping at open-air suites and via private appointments at The Pavilion, and outdoor dining and to-go options at the restaurants. Still, there’s nothing like walking the courts and corridors of South Coast Plaza in person to visit boutiques and restaurants, taking renewed notice of the attention to detail and thoughtful design that the Segerstroms have given us. Happily, that attention to detail includes both highly visible and behind-the-scenes health, safety, and security measures taken by the South Coast Plaza team, demonstrating how seriously they take the safety of the community. Perhaps the most visible symbol of the commitment to art and design at South Coast Plaza is the colorful stained glass Jewel Court Dome, which debuted in 1973. The dome was commissioned by Henry Segerstrom as part of a South Coast Plaza expansion. It was designed by Marion Sampler, an artist and graphic designer with Victor Gruen and Associates, the architects who designed the original South Coast Plaza and most of its multiple expansions. 22

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Top: Jewel Court Dome, South Coast Plaza, 1973, by Marion Sampler. Courtesy of South Coast Plaza. Above: United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel window installation in progress, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1960. Courtesy of Judson Studios.

This year is the 100th anniversary of Marion Sampler’s birth. The groundbreaking designer was one of the first African American graphic artists working in Southern California in the 1950s and 1960s. Sampler, who died in 1998, is among many iconic architects, artists, and designers who contributed to South Coast Plaza and its surrounding cultural and business city center over the decades. Others include Cesar Pelli, Frank Gehry, Isamu Noguchi, Kathryn Gustafson, Peter Walker, Gere Kavanaugh, and Deborah Sussman. “Marion Sampler was one of the coolest human beings,” Frank Gehry recalled in an interview for a PBS film about Henry Segerstrom. “The word ‘cool’ really applied to him. He was an artist, painter, and a graphic designer. He was one of the best, I think.” The Jewel Court Dome was assembled out of 7,200 pieces of colorful stained glass at L.A.’s Judson Studios, requiring 2,000 hours of labor. Founded in Los Angeles in 1897, the studio is the oldest family-run stained glass studio in America, producing art for churches, libraries, museums, homes, and other buildings for more than 120 years. An exhibition of Justin Studios classic and contemporary glass art that was set to open last April at Forest Lawn Museum in Los Angeles is on hold, with hopes for an opening later this year. The Forest Lawn exhibition, Judson Studios: Stained Glass from Gothic to Street Style, will include a hand-crafted window from Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic 1924 Ennis House, as well as archival photographs, an

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Top: The Resurrection Window (Installation in Progress), 2016. Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, Kansas. Photo courtesy of Judson Studios/Kyle Mickelson. Left: Window in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House, Los Angeles, 1925, Judson Studios. Photo © Alexander Vertikoff | Vertikoff Archive. Above: Window for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House, 1925. Courtesy of Judson Studios. BlueDoorMagazine.com

Top left: Rose Window, 1951, Judson Studios. Courtesy of Forest Lawn Museum. Left: Kobe, 2017, by Tim Carey and Judson Studios, Courtesy of Judson Studios. Photo courtesy of Judson Studios/Kyle Mickelson. Above: Amor Fati, 2015, by Marco Zamora and Judson Studios. Courtesy of the artist. Photo courtesy of Judson Studios/Kyle Mickelson.

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architectural rendering, and original glass blocks from the windows of the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, known as a masterpiece of midcentury Modernism. The exhibition also includes collaborations between Judson Studios and contemporary glass artists, and stained glass work from the Forest Lawn collection. Hundreds of hand-crafted windows adorn the architecture at each of Forest Lawn’s six memorial parks. Judson created glass work for Forest Lawn dating back to 1920, and several buildings at Forest Lawn feature Judson windows. Photographs of Marion Sampler’s detailed geometric work will be included in the Judson Studios exhibition (though not the Jewel Court Dome). The exhibition catalogue does honor Sampler’s South Coast Plaza dome as “a masterpiece of pattern and hue, candy-colored and kaleidoscopic,” and notes that today, the dome still retains its “timeless flair.” Luckily, we don’t have to go to a memorial park museum to see iconic stained glass. Sampler’s masterpiece of art and design lives on at South Coast Plaza.

Above left: Face of Christ (trial piece for The Resurrection Window), 2015. Courtesy of Judson Studios. Photo courtesy of Judson Studios/Kyle Mickelson. Above: Arm of Poseidon, 2018, by Narcissus Quagliata. Courtesy of the artist. Photo courtesy of Judson Studios/Kyle Mickelson.

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Top left: Fragile Thoughts, 2018, Jane Brucker and Judson Studios. Courtesy of the artist. Photo courtesy of Judson Studios/Kyle Mickelson. Left: Cartomancy, 2019, Shay Bredimus and Judson Studios. Courtesy of the artist. Photo courtesy of Judson Studios/Kyle Mickelson. Right: The Muralist, 2017, by David Flores and Judson Studios. Courtesy of the artist. Photo courtesy of Judson Studios/Kyle Mickelson. 28

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A TEAM OF SIX LOCAL SWIMMERS BECOMES THE FIRST TO COMPLETE AN EPIC 27-HOUR AQUATIC RELAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE ORANGE COUNTY COAST

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While most of the world was sleeping at 2 in the morning on a Saturday in October, six Southern California swimmers were two miles offshore along the coast of Laguna Beach. If you were to look out towards Main Beach around that time, you would have seen a 45’ Catamaran lit up with red, green, and white gumdrop lights bobbing along with the swells. History was being made in those dark hours of that night by these intrepid men: Scott Zornig, Brett Hillyard, Mike Mitchell, Matt Mauer, Tom Hale, and Marc Horowitz.

Each swimmer is an athlete in his own right, including an active duty Marine rescue swimmer currently stationed in Camp Pendleton, accomplished marathon swimmers, and experienced open-water swimmers from Laguna Beach. They trained for the past six months, each ready for their turn to jump into the ocean to swim a leg at all hours of the day and night. For 27 hours straight, these bold athletes embarked on a journey that has never been attempted by a group of swimmers—an attempt to swim in relay the entire length of the coast of Orange County, from Seal Beach to South San Clemente. 32

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Pictured left to right: Swimmers Brett Hillyard, Marc Horowitz, Tom Hale, Matt Mauer, Scott Zornig, and Mike Mitchell.

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The plan was for each person to swim for an hour at a time, while never touching the boat or escort kayak for assistance, pursuant to rules established by the Catalina Channel Federation, whose jurisdiction is the channel between Catalina and San Pedro. Each teammate was only wearing a standard swimsuitâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no wetsuits allowed. When the swimmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hour is up, they must high-five the next swimmer before exiting the water. They did this continuously, starting at 7:55am Saturday at the Seal Beach breakwater, ending at the south end of Trestles Beach at 11:16am Sunday. Through fog, swell, chop, seasickness, and darkness, the team prevailed. There were no singular conquerors on this epic swim, no one person was the workhorse. Each problem or conflict was met openly and collectively. When a teammate was taken down by seasickness,

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each swimmer offered to extend their leg so the sick swimmer could rest. When a paddle was lost en route to the start, a group decision was made to try to make it into the Los Alamitos Bay to send out for a new paddle. When the fog descended, the group pressed on with hope that it would lift as they went along their journey. When the team ran low on drinking water, a friend who is a Newport Beach lifeguard carried over 20 gallons to the end of the Newport Pier to be dropped into a lifeguard boat and passed on to the team. The perseverance each swimmer showed with every stroke helped the others gather the strength to move forward. Even when the current was directly in their faces and the fog was obscuring their paths, they pushed on. Each obstacle was met with optimistic caution and was discussed as a group to determine the best course of action. As part of the seven-person support crew that included two kayakers, three observers, and two captains, I had the pleasure to witness this incredible feat from the very beginning stages of planning, all the way through to the very end when the team touched the beach. These guys have touched my heart in all sorts of ways, and I consider all of them to be great friends. Watching them take every stroke was a testament to their focus and strength, while each breath they took filled me with joy as I witnessed the journey to their united goal. When the sun set into darkness, each swimmer strapped a blinking light to their goggles so the boat and escort kayak could see them. These lights were the only source of direction each swimmer saw in those night hours. With the water shining in the inky black darkness, each breath allowed them to catch a quick glimpse of the coast where they train each weekend. Below them, the sea exploded with light with each stroke: the bioluminescence was in full bloom. Every movement brought a brilliant show of sparkling trails, and each relay shift change elicited exclamations of awe and amazement at the wonder of nature. BlueDoorMagazine.com

Sunrise brings a sense of grace and peace to those who are blessed to experience one. It brings harmony to your soul, a congruence of new opportunities for success and new chances in life. If sunrise had a melody, it would start softly quiet while gathering its strength and energy until it becomes overpowering with new life and sensations. Not every moment was perfect; there were difficulties and emotions ran high. The team relied on each other every stroke of the way to turn this shared dream into a reality. From the planning stages six months ago to the finish in the high surf at

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Trestles, everyone had a voice. Everyone had an opportunity to express their ideas in an open and honest way, which fostered a group dynamic of mutual love and respect not only for each other, but for the ocean as well. If you ever find yourself at Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cove in the early morning hours and you see this group of swimmers, make sure you say hello, wave, or throw a shaka to these incredible people. They will welcome you with open hearts and a love for the ocean that is matched by few.

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CREATIVE GIVING With the need to feed the hungry peaking during the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest Food Bank CEO Harald Herrmann has offered innovative and inspiring leadership. Second Harvest was able to distribute 7.4 million pounds of food to some 500,000 people during a single month recently, and that’s while a third or more of the distribution locations were closed.

Still, Herrmann felt the need to raise awareness and inspire philanthropists and volunteers to help, particularly in the art and culture community. So he put his personal collection of Picasso prints collected over 20 years up for virtual auction, donating a portion of the proceeds to benefit Second Harvest and Feeding America. Before his creative genius brought him fame and fortune and everything that goes with it, Pablo Picasso was poor. He experienced the pangs of hunger and the pain of disease. Two of his sisters died during pandemics: one of cholera while she was an infant. And his seven-year-old sister Conchita died during an outbreak of diphtheria during a time when she could have been saved had the family been able to afford the treatment. Picasso was a starving young artist himself during his first years painting in Paris, famously burning some of his work to heat the studio he shared with poet Max Jacob.

Above: Max Jacob, Saint Matorel, Henry Kahnweiler, Paris, 1911, by Pablo Picasso. Opposite: Le Repas Frugal (The Frugal Meal), 1904, by Pablo Picasso.

Le Repas Frugal (The Frugal Meal), 1904, was reportedly inspired by his experience of poverty and hunger. It’s a favorite of Herrmann’s, who notes that the image has taken on added relevance during the hunger crisis sparked by COVID-19. Christie’s organized the auction, titled Nourishment for the Soul: The Herrmann Collection of Prints by Pablo Picasso. Held in September, it raised some $363,125, with 10 percent, plus half of Christie’s fee, donated to help the cause. Every $1 donated to Second Harvest provides food for three meals. feedoc.org

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A NAPA-LIKE OASIS IN SOUTH OC GLASSPAR CHEF ROB WILSON OFFERS TIP AND TRICKS ON HOW HE AND WIFE ANNIQUE GARDEN, GRILL, AND ENTERTAIN IN THEIR OWN BACKYARDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; AND VINEYARD!

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Photos by Brett Hillyard Complete with a full outdoor kitchen, bountiful citrus trees, and even a vineyard, the backyard at Rob and Annique Wilson’s home in Laguna Niguel is like their own wine country oasis. An al fresco dining area adorned with festoon lighting hangs over a 10-foot picnic table made of reclaimed redwood, which serves as the central gathering place for the culinary couple—they own Glasspar seafood grill in Dana Point, where Rob is the executive chef and Annique oversees the wine program.

There’s an outdoor dream kitchen complete with a four-seat chef ’s counter, 48-inch grill, rotisserie oven, dual refrigerators, two-burner stovetop, plancha, kegerator, and more. That’s where Rob will grill fresh fish home brought from Glasspar Seafood Market. There are citrus trees in wine barrels and galvanized tubs overflowing with lavender and rosemary. Adjacent to the outdoor kitchen is a fire pit encircled with Adirondack chairs, and a facade enclosing a 50-inch television. “It’s the ultimate place to unwind,” Rob says. Blue Door Magazine enjoyed an afternoon in the beautiful backyard, sipping wine and chatting with the dynamic duo about the al fresco life. Not many people in Southern California can say they have a vineyard in their backyard; tell us about it. This was Annique’s passion project. Our backyard vineyard has eight Grenache vines. We decided to name it Pretty Bird Vineyard, after the vibrant-colored birds that came to visit once the grapes ripened. One year, we were able to harvest enough to produce around two cases of Rosé.

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What was the first vintage of the Rosé like? The first batch had notes of ripe strawberry and orange blossom. The opening of the restaurant put the 2020 vintage on hold, but we are absolutely planning to harvest again next year. Now that these vines have a little more age, we anticipate next year’s vintage to be even better. When designing an outdoor kitchen, what are some important things to keep in mind? Think about all the different elements you want your outdoor kitchen to have, and do the groundwork first. For example, you need to consider things like power, natural gas lines, water, and drainage and what permitting you’ll need for each. That way, when you’re ready to bring in the appliances, it’s an easy installation. If you can, create space for different elements like a pizza oven, rotisserie, or a slow-roaster like The Green Egg. 44

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ROBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEAFOOD GRILLING TIP:

Make sure your grill is cleaned and well-seasoned. The best way to do this is to turn your grill up as hot as it can go for about 20 minutes. Then, scrape it with vegetable oil to remove any residue. This will prevent the fish from sticking and give it a clean taste that allows the natural flavors to shine. Then, cook the fish at 10 and 2 to achieve perfectly latched grill marks. BlueDoorMagazine.com

Describe your perfect backyard get-together. We would be with close friends and family! We’re eating something seasonal, and there’s usually some seafood involved. We let the season inspire the theme of the evening, and everything evolves from there. We look at our garden and see what’s ripe and ready to be plucked, and we can build a whole menu around that. When it comes to drinks, we typically start with bubbles and move to a wine that pairs well with what we’re serving. In the summer, we enjoy a lot of Rosé or Sancerre. As fall approaches, we fire up the rotisserie and throw on some chicken with pan-roasted potatoes and root veggies. We’ll serve that alongside a roasted beet salad and open a bottle of Pinot Noir.

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Did you have any help on the backyard oasis? In between opening my restaurant Glasspar and my previous role as Executive Chef of Montage Laguna Beach, I was a chef ambassador for Fisher & Paykel. I worked with them on our DIY backyard makeover. Are there any unique or sentimental elements in your backyard? The facade of our backyard bar and chef ’s counter is built from reclaimed wood from the original backyard fence. A friend of mine, Christopher Schultz, a sculptor and mixed-media artist, took on the project with me. Has entertaining at home inspired any menu items at Glasspar? Absolutely! Our Summer Peach Salad with grilled caramelized onions, cayenne-brown sugar candied bacon, and a fresh herb-mint vinaigrette came straight onto the menu from a summer backyard barbecue. Also, the street corn that accompanies our swordfish is something we do at home all the time! COVID-19 CHECK-IN: During the pandemic, Glasspar pivoted from fine dining to a fresh seafood market. “Every Saturday, we displayed the freshest seafood and shellfish, offering everything from local sea bass to live Maine lobsters,” Rob says. “As demand grew, we built an online ordering platform on our website, giving customers the ability to order and pick up fresh seafood seven days a week. We plan to continue the market. We’re in the business of feeding people, and we’re happy to do our part by providing the community with fresh seafood at better-than-supermarket prices.” Glasspar 24961 Dana Point Harbor Drive Dana Point 949.240.6243 glasspar.com BlueDoorMagazine.com

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Patio Perfection OUTDOOR DINING HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PLEASURE AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA. IN 2020, IT BECAME ESSENTIAL.

As Orange County restaurants pivoted to offer outdoor dining in response to the rules and realities of the COVID-19 epidemic, a number of the new and expanded al fresco dining options, while welcome, were not realized with design and aesthetics in mind. Luckily, the outdoor options at South Coast Plaza have always been lovely, with thoughtfully-designed and artistically-appointed patios, terraces, and open-air courtyards. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a soul-soothing place that we missed ever so, and now appreciate more than ever.

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Terrace by Mix Mix Restaurant real estate is also about location, and who doesn’t love a view of the bridge? Especially the alluring Bridge of Gardens that curves and connects next to the outdoor patio at Terrace by Mix Mix. This was a favorite open-air locale well before the pandemic, made even prettier with an upgrade that added lush tropical plants. Now, it’s a sanctuary where we savor chef/owner Ross Pangilinan’s cutting-edge global cuisine. terracebymixmix.com

Din Tai Fung When South Coast Plaza first reopened in June, Din Tai Fung was the restaurant we trusted to break our sit-down, dining-out drought. Everything about the experience was comforting, especially the focus on safety. For regulars, the most obvious upgrade was shifting from a “show up and stand in line” system to reservations only. The expanded outdoor patio is a perfect place to enjoy steamers brimming with xiao long bao, the restaurant’s signature Shanghai-style soup dumplings. But we also feel fine dining at distanced tables inside in the bar area, sipping a drink, and watching stylishly masked shoppers walk by in the corridor beyond. It almost feels normal, and how nice is that? dintaifungusa.com Top and right: The lush outdoor space at Terrace by Mix Mix, and Chef Pangilinan’s goat cheese toast. Right: Mabel Sage dining al fresco at Din Tai Fung. 50

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The Hall Global Eatery Locals love the patio at the newest restaurant from Amar Santana and Ahmed Labbate. We never go shopping without stopping in The Hall for something, from a poke platter or kabob, to a coffee and one of their addictive cookies. thehallge.com

Outpost Kitchen Brunch on the patio at the new location is a must for healthy, organic cuisine inspired by 1970s-era Australian beach cafes, with a touch of Indonesian flavor. outpostkitchen.com

Vaca For parents dealing with distance learning, Zoom classrooms, or the stress/relief of kids returning to the classroom, here’s a date night respite idea: get a sitter and go to Vaca. The highlight of one couple’s quarantine season was ordering a steak and salad to go, and sharing it and a comped bottle of red wine at a table on the campus of Segerstrom Center for the Arts. vacarestaurant.com

Quattro The semi-secret patio is favored by SCP insiders, as well as billionaires and others who appreciate the privacy. quattrocaffe.com

Knife Pleat The fine French restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi moved its weekly six-course tasting menu to the outdoor Garden Terrace, an elegant solution to the challenge of having an outdoor patio inside South Coast Plaza while it was closed. The penthouse patio is again welcoming guests (as is the dining room), with reservations in high demand for the beautifully orchestrated Friday tasting menu, as well as a la carte dinner and lunch. knifepleat.com

AnQi The sexy and chic restaurant from the An family added a patio in front of the restaurant, offering cocktails, small plates, and signature dishes, like crab from the secret kitchen. anqibistro.com 52

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Above and right: The Hall Global Eatery, with Amar Santana on the patio with a poke platter. Opposite: Outdoors at Outpost Kitchen.

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WHAT’S COOKING:

COLOR!

By Alexandria Abramian

Tired of the white-on-white-on-white kitchen frenzy? Top designers craft a new cool that invites bold hues into the room.

RAILI CLASEN

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BEST PLACES FOR KITCHEN COLOR?

BEST TO AVOID…

Cabinets or tile backsplash for sure.

Anything bright. Yellows and reds have their place, but probably not on the kitchen cabinets.

TOP OF THE COLOR WHEEL?

Right now I love sage-y greens. Pair them up with a darker green backsplash or window treatment for another layer. 54

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Zellige Tile by Cle Tile has the most beautiful colors that are bright, but not too gimmicky. For modern homes, Heath Tiles all the way!

DESIGN TREND TOP POPS: I love adding a pop of

color on the range, which is really unexpected. I also love a contrasting paint color in the cabinetry, such as the base cabinetry being a different color than the upper cabinetry.

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BEST BETS: Any color you love is a

great idea. The kitchen is the heart of the home, so whatever paint color you love, you should go for it—it’s only paint. DETAILS, PLEASE: Bertazzoni and La

Cornue have super exciting hues for their ranges. Regarding tile, my favorite places to shop are Walker Zanger and Ann Sacks, and my all-time favorite paint color for any accent or statement is Farrow and Ball’s Railings.

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No client has ever said: ‘We should have done white.’ Historically, kitchens embraced color.

NO REGRETS:

FAVE SHADES: Cobalt, teal, custom seafoam, even “dirty pink.” Colorful cabinets can sing alongside quartzite countertops, handcrafted tile backsplashes, and bronze hardware. BEYOND THE BASICS: Complex colors can be

deceiving at first glance, but they achieve a level of sophistication and depth.

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KITCHEN COLOR HOT SPOTS: Cabinets and accessories. I love

the pop of color a cabinet can bring. Some of my favorite cabinet colors are Hague Blue, DeNimes, and Studio Green, all by Farrow and Ball. BEST BETS: I love blues, grays, dark green, and even black!

I would stay away from red and orange. I also would not recommend an all-white kitchen. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boring and soulless. SKIP IT:

Mixing a stainless steel sink with a beautiful aged brass faucet is going to give the space depth. Signature Hardware does beautiful fixtures, as does Brizo. I also love hunting for antique brass sinks and gorgeous vintage Sherle Wagner swan bathroom hardware that I can repurpose into a kitchen. MIXER-UPPER:

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Moya Living’s Orange County Showroom Reopens

Moya Living is now welcoming architects, builders and designers to come touch and feel the newest product in the luxury market today.

Founder Moya O’Neill says, “Bring your clients for an elevated, interactive experience with our product and take a full tour of our manufacturing plant. It’s easy to understand why these cabinets are so beloved. Not only gorgeous, these hardworking and honest cabinets have a clean hypoallergenic feel and durability unlike any other kitchen cabinet on the market today. Come and see first-hand how our cabinets are made. All are made in the USA and it all starts with a flat sheet of steel.” What’s the difference? Cabinets are free-standing steel pieces, not just a face on a plywood box. The entire body, including door and drawers, are made entirely of steel. Built to last and providing decades of use. Catering to architects, designers, builders, and end users. Providing a seamless experience. Every aspect of a project is completed in-house. From fabrication, welding, and assembly to baked-on powder coat. Located in Orange County, the showroom, event center, and tours of the manufacturing facility are scheduled by appointment. MOYA LIVING, A BRIEF HISTORY: “Moya Living nods to yesterday, with a modern elegance.” This is how founder and CEO Moya O’Neill describes her company, which creates sophisticated cabinetry solutions in powder-coated steel.

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O’Neill herself first discovered the niche after years of developing lab furniture for Fortune 100 companies. “I had an epiphany,” she says. “Beyond building labs, steel could be used to make cabinetry and tables that don’t have the limitations we see with wood or laminates.” And so, Moya Living was born. Today, it’s known for a masterful marriage of durability and performance to color and texture. “In terms of style, it really depends on the client,” O’Neill says, in reference to the company’s approach to aesthetics. “We have created kitchens that are nostalgic, modern, timeless, urban, and even minimalistic.” Still, she points to three characteristics as being common to all Moya Living designs: sophistication, warmth, and function. No matter the parameters, the client is an integral part of the process. “Relationships, with industry professionals and end users alike, are essential to us,” O’Neill says. “We work directly with each client, and operate with a love of design, adaptability, responsiveness, and a desire to learn.” SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY 800.545.8816 moyaliving.com

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MISSION ORGANIZATION Two sisters take design-driven home organizing to the next level

“Organization runs in the family,” says Cris Hannis. “Our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother were all extremely focused on it.” Hannis, along with her sister Marisa Marken, have translated that gene into House Organized, a boutique company dedicated to bringing order to the home. “An unorganized home environment can limit you and cause a lot of unnecessary stress,” says Marken. “We find that a lot of clients say that it’s something that has been bothering them in the back of their minds for years. Maybe decades. It’s an always-there, underlying stress.” With COVID-19, that back-burner stress has become a front-burner hot issue for people who have discovered that clutter was also limiting focus and productivity when it came to working from home. Enter the Super Organized Sisters (SOS), a moniker that Hannis and Marken refer to for their specific organizational approach: Simple, stylish, sensible.

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“Our philosophy revolves around functionality with an element of style,” says Hannis. “Organization has to be rooted in how someone actually lives: What kind of things do they have? What is their job? Are they athletic? Do they like to cook? Those are critical considerations when it comes to figuring out how to organize everything.” Today the Southern California natives are juggling projects that include an array of domestic “hot spots”—home offices, garages, pantries, and closets. Working with clients, they create stylish organizational systems that also take into consideration aesthetic preferences. “If we’re working on a modern farmhouse, we might use different types of pieces than if we’re working on a contemporary space. Organization solutions need to reflect both lifestyle and context.” And while they offer both virtual and in-person consultations as well as extensive on-site organization, Hannis and Marken have just launched a new subscription service as well that includes monthly maintenance services after the initial project is completed.

To find out more about House Organized or to schedule a consult, call, visit, or email: 714.907.1140 HouseOrganizedCo.com info@HouseOrganizedCo.com

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CASEY LESHER When I was 10 years old, I would walk home from school past the local real estate office. There were always a bunch of Cadillacs in the parking lot. At that point, I knew that I wanted to sell real estate and drive a Cadillac. Today, I do both. Fun fact: My house and my Cadillac were both built in 1960.

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700 Thalia Street Laguna Beach

New Price $7,595,000 4 Bedroom 5 Bathroom

Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. DRE 01991628. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal without notice. Mike Johnson | DRE 01429647; Nick Hooper | DRE 01962012; Inge Bunn | DRE 00641176; Paulo Prietto | DRE 01878796; Andrew Graff | DRE 02024856; Sylvia Ames | DRE 02021418 ; Kristine Flynn | DRE 02063127; Lilly Tabrizi | DRE 02107169

700 Thalia Street Laguna Beach There are only a handful of casual beach estates along this treasured part of the California coastline—not grand or opulent, but properties that reflect a laid-back California lifestyle, all while providing the true luxuries of space, quality and gracious living. Anchored by a storied local surf beach where it hits the ocean, Thalia Street gently rises above the coast and ends at 700 Thalia Street. The gates of the arcing drive open to a magnificent sprawling property with rolling lawns, a glistening pool, terraces and decks. The entire property overlooks expansive ocean and coastline views. Entering across the wraparound front porch, the home feels instantly familiar and welcoming. Thoughtfully updated and expanded, the wonderful vintage elements of the original 1934 home remain while all of the expected features of a luxury residence are fulfilled. Almost all rooms on the main level overlook the same vast views. A ‘right-sized’ master suite with sitting room and outdoor terrace, and two secondary bedroom suites. The lower level holds a bedroom, a bath, a kitchenette and an abundance of space that could be a second media room, games room, office or just about anything else. The privacy is virtually absolute, yet the property feels very connected to all that makes Laguna Beach so wonderful—just blocks to the beach, the village with shops and restaurants, and local parks. This is a property without compromise, and a rare opportunity to own a true beach estate.

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SOLD Nestled within a private gated community just one block from the beach in the heart of the HIP District of Laguna, this wonderfully updated home gives you easy access to the beach, restaurants, galleries and shops. Features include two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, living room with ﬁreplace, updated bathrooms and kitchen. In the master bedroom enjoy views of trees and foliage from the private balcony, walk-in closet and calming ensuite bathroom make this a splendid retreat. Additional amenities include two reserved parking spots with elevator access, in-house laundry and a spacious private courtyard perfect for relaxing after a long day at the beach. Whether looking for a full-time residence or vacation home this tranquil abode checks many must haves. Contemporary, updated and close to the beach with all that Laguna has to offer.

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44 Emerald Bay Laguna Beach 5 Bed | 4 Bath Rarely does a home come on the market with a combination of such spectacular views and location in exclusive Emerald Bay. Just 25 steps to the exclusive Emerald Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south end. This gorgeous 5 bedroom, 4 bath home captures the magic of Emerald Bay. It overlooks Emerald Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful beach with perfect west facing views. The home is filled with natural light throughout and has a very functional floor plan. The main level includes an updated kitchen and dinning room, as well as a living room and family room, both of which have adjacent decks that look out over the Pacific Blue ocean. Listen to the waves in your luxurious and private master suite located on the upper level. Below the main level are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a private in home theater. After a day at the beach, shower off in the outdoor shower and enjoy the outdoor Sauna.

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416 DE SOLA, CORONA DEL MAR | $6,195,000 5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS | APPROX 4,250 SQ FT HOME | 19,390 SQ FT LOT Inspired by the world-famed designer, Christian Liaigre, this four-bedroom, European Seaside estate has been extensively remodeled and expanded; utilizing organic lighting, refined materials, and incomparable views. 416deSola.com

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704 POPPY AVE, CORONA DEL MAR | $4,995,000 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHROOMS | 3,507 SQ FT HOME Fulfilling their honorable reputation, Cornerstone Construction has paired with the visionary Teale Architects, to create a private oasis with prudent use of natural elements to enhance luxury living among ocean and lush views from every level. 704Poppy.com

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945 W BALBOA, NEWPORT BEACH | $2,895,000 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHROOMS | 3,023 SQ FT HOME Completely rebuilt and redesigned, this 4-bedroom home exudes luxury-chic, beachside living throughout an open concept floorplan with timeless design and committed natural materials. 945WBalboa.com

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428 VIA LIDO NORD Newport Island | Offered at $6,495,000 Stunning Lido Isle bay front home with unobstructed views of Newport Harbor, city lights and the mountains beyond. Perched on a desirable beach, meticulously remodeled with the finest of taste and materials including hardwood flooring, Calacatta marble, premium fixtures, appointments, treatments and appliances, the residence is move-in ready. Classic details and an open floorplan which takes advantage of the views fuses with modern touches, the home is defined by its finishes, distinctive, light-infused rooms, high ceilings and personal touches. Undergoing a complete refurbishment, this elegant yet casual residence is set amidst a backdrop of ever-changing colors and waterfront activity. Approximately 3000sf with generously proportioned rooms and inviting living spaces, the main level has views of the water from every vantage and encompasses a graceful open-living room and easy access to the outdoor patio, gourmet kitchen with marble, custom cabinetry, walk-in pantry, premium appliances, wine storage, center island, informal and formal dining. The 2nd-level includes a sumptuous master with panoramic views, fireplace, sitting area and resort-style bath. Two additional bedroom suites plus a fourth bedroom/den, interior laundry and desk area complete the second level. Sited on a charming boardwalk and the ability to dip your toes in sand or access the water for recreation combine with the amenities of Lido and neighboring Villages make this location second-to-none.

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117-127 VIA ANTIBES | COMING SOON Lido Isle, Newport Beach | 6 Condo Investment Property Generational opportunity to purchase a beautifully remodeled, six-unit condo complex on famed Lido Isle, the adage of location, location, location could not be more accurate when describing this one-of-a-kind investment. Sited an incredible parcel of approximately 3.5 lots and conveniently close to the areas desirable amenities of the bay, world-class dining, Lido Village, shopping and beaches coupled with access to the fabulous amenities of the community of Lido Isle. The six residences of 117-127 each have their own APN and the complex is comprised of four, impeccably and completely rebuilt from floor to ceiling 2-bedroom units that contain interior laundry, AC and top-quality finishes throughout plus two, 3-bedroom units. Each residence offers generous living areas, bedroom spaces, private patios plus enclosed, 2-car garages and range from 1,141 to 1,674sf. Encouraging an indoor/outdoor living environment, a gated, large interior courtyard with seating and bbq areas, welcomes residents, invites relaxation and provides a place in which to unwind and interact. Zoned RM – Residential Multifamily, the property is less than a stone’s throw from access to recreation in the bay or an easy jaunt into the Lido Village to enjoy a meal, this offering has the potential for vacation-rental income, long-term stays or even as a family compound. An added benefit to residing here is the “Lido lifestyle” as the private community of Lido Isle offers tennis, sailing, beaches, clubhouse and parks as a perk of the HOA.

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SEEKING SANCTUARY A STUNNING NEW CAMEO SHORES HOME CELEBRATES LIGHT, AIR, WATER, AND WELLNESS By Kedric Francis

A 900-square-foot open-air terrace with reflecting pool and lush two-story living wall brings nature, light, and air to the lower level of the home.

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The kitchen, master suite, and open space living areas unfold to the fluid textures of the infinity pool, including Baja step and spa. The patio features a Fesboc outdoor kitchen fabricated in Spain. There is a full-service bathroom around the corner just past the grill. The cantilever roof overhang adds an additional element of privacy, framing the ocean view.

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Walking into the gorgeous new Geoff Sumich-designed house in Cameo Shores is like checking into a modern boutique hotel set above a faraway tropical sea. The house offers that sublime sense of arrival, that feeling of “ahh” as soon as you pass over the threshold. There will be time to explore the indulgent open spaces throughout the five-bedroom, two-level Gorham Drive home, and to appreciate its masterful design and prescient focus on health and wellness. But the ocean air draws you inexorably and directly toward the perfectly framed view of the Pacific Ocean and the liquid beauty of the back patio with its inviting infinity pool.

This view, this air and sunlight, is why people have moved to Orange County for the better part of a century, and why those who are fortunate enough to live anywhere in the world continue to come. “The home was a collaborative effort to craft a sanctuary that embraced its natural surroundings, celebrating the circulation of light, air and water” says Tim Tamura, managing partner at VALIA Properties. “Its form is thoughtfully restrained, tranquil and supported by technologies for healthier living.” Tamura worked closely with architect Geoff Sumich to fulfill the vision of Chris Marsh, the owner and developer of the property, which is listed for $17,995,000. “From inception, the overarching design principle was to develop an architectural form to celebrate water, light and air,” Marsh says. LEFT PHOTO BY CORNELIUS KEMP; TOP PHOTO BY ADISEN LITTLE

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Water is featured in the pool, reflecting pond, and of course, the ocean. Light floods through the home, thanks to high ceilings, porous architecture, and skylights that serve as windows to the sky. And, due to the open plan design, ocean air flows through the primary living areas, offering seamless indoor/outdoor living that is quintessentially Californian. It’s all delivered with materials—wood, stone, landscape—that celebrate nature. A focus on light and air as essential elements of healthy living is in the DNA of California architecture and design, as seen in the work of midcentury masters like Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler. The resulting Neutra-designed Lovell Health House in Los Angeles, built in 1927, and the Schindler-designed Lovell Beach House in Newport Beach were among the most influential modern homes of their era, or ever. The Gorham Drive home could be similarly significant for those seeking a healthy home, circa 2020. The home goes above and beyond the healthy attributes of light and air circulation alone. It employs cutting-edge technology, including a “first-of-type wellness system from DELOS to provide pure water supply throughout and actively-monitored clean air to the living areas of the home,” Marsh explains. The system includes sensors that continually monitor and measure concentrations of five critical air pollutants; a three-stage air filtration process; and water filtration at point of entry and point of use. Plus, the home includes a circadian lighting system that transitions dynamically throughout the day. The system is designed to promote alertness and clarity during the day, while helping enhance sleep at night, by helping regulate the body’s natural circadian rhythm. Marsh, who is the president of the Irvine Company Apartment Development Division, has 30-plus years of experience in construction, design, and development. “Good clients make good projects, and Chris is a good client,” Sumich says. “He knew what he wanted, but he didn’t tell me how to do it, and that’s the signature of all good clients. He’s a champion guy.” Tamura agrees. “To refine spaces, reducing the unnecessary takes rigorous attention to detail and thoughtful execution. Chris was relentless in his pursuit.” Tamura’s VALIA Development Consulting team contributes a deep understanding of what the market wants and demands in the programming, layout, and design of a luxury home. “We’re in a unique position to interface with a very targeted audience. By listening to 96

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Left: Architect Geoff Sumich brings his signature romantic modernism to the design of the spectacular home.

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Right: The wellness spa opens onto the open-air terrace with a two-story verdant living wall. The room above is the meticulously finished autonomous guest casita/office, adjacent to the main level of the residence.

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The success of the collaborative effort—which also included builder Winkle Custom Homes, Michael Fullen Design Group, SCAPE Gallery art consulting, Lisa McDennon Design, and a myriad of artists and craftspeople—is apparent throughout the home. But the attention to detail is especially apparent on the lower level. “Chris Marsh wanted the downstairs to be as interesting or as spectacular, if not more spectacular, than the main level,” Sumich says. How to pull that off on the lower level without the Pacific

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Ocean views? With simple, bold architectural statements that bring air, light, and nature to the lower level. An open-air atrium with a reflecting pool and a two-story green wall creates a calm and contemplative space at the heart of the home.

The media lounge features a second living wall beyond, one of many vignettes designed to add additional interior views throughout the house, while maintaining privacy.

“Our intention was always to bring nature into the lower level,” Sumich says. “Now, with people spending more time in their homes, what better thing than to have nature inside your house? A week or so after the green wall was installed, I was standing there inside the house when two hummingbirds flew down, just a few feet from me. That wall is living.” PHOTO BY ANDREW BRAMASCO

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On the opposite side of the interior terrace, a classically stacked block wall offers a bold, midcentury modern-like statement. The wall is a signature element of the Sumich repertoire: the veil. “The three architectural elements I use are walls, voids (glass or openings), and then something in between where you want light but also privacy,” he says. “That’s the veil.” A resort-like wellness spa opens onto the terrace. The calm and expansive room can be transformed into an autonomous space well-suited for multi-generational living. The two-story terrace also brings light and air into the lower level lounge, an alluring and sexy space that would not feel out of place in a James Bond film. The bar area includes a wine wall and billiards table, which opens onto a modern media lounge, rather than an insular screening room. Rich textures of wood and stone create an effect that is at once informal, and still exceedingly well-finished. 102

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Above and left: The lower level with wine wall, media lounge, and billiards table, is informal yet as spectacular as the main level. Right: Tim Tamura, managing partner at VALIA Properties, brings business savvy, extensive market exprience, and a signature sexy style to every new home project.

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The view from the corridor leading to the two additional main level bedroom suites, past the artfully crafted bookcase.

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The skylight above the circular staircase includes structural supports also designed out of glass by architect Geoff Sumich. The chandelier is a Seed Cloud installation by OCHRE.

Light also flows into the lower level from a large round skylight set above a stunning and dramatic circular staircase. The skylight, stairs, and even the handrail are minor marvels of design and engineering. Descending the stairs is an elegant, practical, and aesthetically pleasing experience. Perhaps that’s because, like all good design, the painstaking attention to detail required to create a curved wall on a curved staircase with a curved skylight is superbly subliminal. “Back in the day, lower levels were dungeons, with no light wells or anything,” Tamura explains of early efforts at adding subterranean levels in custom homes, both in Cameo Shores and nearby neighborhoods. Here, the design includes internal views of intriguing vignettes that include touches of nature, light, and air. It’s an enriching environment that offers privacy and sanctuary, while not feeling closed in. “You’re not aware of your neighbors. You’re not aware of anything. It just takes you to a completely other place,” Sumich says. Like any true sanctuary should.

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PREFAB FABULOUS! ANDERS LASATER DESIGNS A MARVEL OF MODULAR STEEL IN NORTH LAGUNA By Kedric Francis

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Tim Kippen and Ileana Frómeta Grillo love living in Laguna Beach. But, after years as locals, the couple didn’t think they’d be able to stay in the seaside city. Buying a house seemed out of reach, so they faced a move inland to find more affordable real estate. Aliso Viejo, maybe?

Then, something unheard of happened: They discovered a hidden gem of a property on PCH in North Laguna. With two apartments above and commercial space on the main floor, it wasn’t listed for sale as residential real estate, so few knew about it. And it was within their budget. “We made an effort to restore and renovate the structure that was there,” Tim says, citing the sustainability of an adaptive reuse project over new construction. “But the city wouldn’t allow it at all. If you change it one inch, you lose setbacks and all that. So we decided to make it a totally new structure.” Enter Laguna Beach architect Anders Lasater. “Anders has a collaborative style, and he’s open to new ideas,” Ileana says. “We wanted our home to have a feeling of artistry to it, but not like it was built by a committee. It was a very creative process.” BlueDoorMagazine.com

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Employing the innovative BONE Structure system, the duplex plan was laid out across a 5 foot by 5 foot grid of prefabricated light-gauge steel columns and beams that are joined with Â¼-inch screws.

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During an initial meeting with his new clients, Anders briefed them on BONE Structure, a prefabricated construction system from a Canadian company he’d been intrigued about using. The architect and the couple did their research, learning more about the steel-based system that is robotically manufactured, cut, and shipped to a building site, where it’s fastened together. Sustainability was again a selling point. It’s made with mostly recycled steel, and uses foam insulation that can reduce energy costs up to 90 percent compared to a traditionally constructed home. With his clients sold on prefab steel, Anders created plans for an elegantly designed and eminently practical duplex for the duo that they’ve dubbed “Beachitos.” To make a duplex work on the irregularly shaped lot, Anders designed the structure as two facing “L” halves, organized around a central, two-story atrium that brings light deep into the center of the building. The owners’ upper floor unit includes a generous master bedroom suite with a gym facing the ocean, a great room living area, storage and utility space, and two guest bedrooms over the garage facing the highway.

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The lower floor includes the entry and art studio for the owners’ unit, as well as the smaller, two-bedroom rental unit and two garages. The process went incredibly smoothly, with nary a glitch or delay in the design, approval, and construction of the duplex. Wait, what? This is Laguna Beach we’re talking about, after all. In fact, there were issues getting the new modular construction method and materials approved by the building department, and with BONE Structure’s adaptability to the realities of construction in the city. To protect a neighbor’s view, the roof line had to be brought down, just an inch or two. But with prefabricated steel of specific dimensions, the change wasn’t that simple, Anders explains. “One of the things that’s great about this system is that if you can work within their standards, it’s easy. As soon as you need to customize things, it becomes BlueDoorMagazine.com

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burdensome.” Still, working with the company’s engineers, Anders and builder Joe Kramer worked through the issues, creating a dream home for Tim and Ileana. Even the initially skeptical city building department official came around: He brought students from a college construction class that he teaches to tour the house and learn about the innovative system. Anders Lasater Architects 384 Forest Avenue, Suite 12 Laguna Beach 949.497.1827 anderslasaterarchitects.com Joe Kramer 949.466.1533 jkramercorp.com BONE Structure bonestructure.ca 116

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Ultimately, the process was not less expensive for materials, Anders says. But the actual construction of a BONE System house can be significantly faster, at least 25 percent faster according to company representatives. That affords savings in labor and other economic benefits to a quicker process. Anders Lasater was recently honored with the People’s Choice Award from the Orange County chapter of American Institute of Architects (AIAOC) for the Beachitos prefab design. “We’re very pleased to see that the AIAOC membership found this project

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compelling enough to vote it their People’s Choice Award,” Anders says. “The conversation about prefab design and construction is an important part of our world right now, and projects like Beachitos are helping to further that conversation by showing what’s possible with this technology.” And as for the lucky Laguna Beach couple who are now North Laguna homeowners, they are “still in wonderland,” Tim says. “Throughout the day, I’m struck by the view, the light, the reflection of the ocean, the trees.” “The house becomes a body of work that melds with the environment,” Ileana adds. And while the energy savings from the steel and foam-insulated structure was a key reason the couple chose the method, there was pleasant surprise that came with it: quiet. “We’ve had a tenant in there for a few months now, and we don’t know they’re there,” she says, and those who have shared walls or floors/ceilings in beach towns know that’s a rare thing. “We love music and dancing; in our new home we are comfortable and don’t have to limit ourselves.” The new duplex also gets positive feedback from neighbors. “It makes me happy that a lot of people are interested in these types of structures,” Tim says. “We see ourselves as ambassadors of this new type of building.” BlueDoorMagazine.com

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THE ULTIMATE ACCESSORY Adding a second unit in Laguna Beach has long been out of reach for homeowners. Now, new ADU laws inspire innovators like Kim Norton to create small units of affordable housing, offering hope that seniors, artists, and others will be able to stay in the city.

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Right and opposite: Design drawings for Kim Norton’s Accessory Dwelling Unit, the first ADU approved in Laguna Beach. Note the subterranean aspects and the green roof, intended to minimize impacts on neighbors.

As a Laguna Beach local, Kim Norton has long been active in efforts to improve the town. Her efforts include improving the aesthetics and value of 25 or more single-family residences in town over the years, including her current home in the Temple Hills neighborhood. The expertise and insights she gained inspired her to join and ultimately chair the city’s Housing and Human Services Committee, where she worked to maintain the magic of Laguna that she believes is being lost as a result of housing issues. Of particular concern is the exodus of key members of the community, including essential local workers, seniors, city employees, artists, and others who can no longer afford to live in Laguna.

Kim came to believe that a key way to address the housing issues in the city is by making it easier to plan, approve, and build Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs. Similar strategies were underway in Sacramento, and Kim got involved. Soon, new and amended state laws were in place that removed most barriers to 120

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building what in the past have been referred to as granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, secondary units, and more. Still, there was resistance to change in her hometown, so Kim decided to take on the challenge directly: by pushing for approval of an ADU on her own property, and in so doing working to ensure that Laguna enacted a new ordinance that included all mandatory components of the newly-amended state law. It’s expensive to live in Laguna, but that hasn’t always been the case, correct? There are a lot of people who have been homeowners in Laguna Beach since the ‘60s and ‘70s, teachers and other people, who frankly can’t afford to sell because there’s no way to pass along the inheritance without a huge tax. I’d hear them say, ‘If we could put in a guest house on our property, we could afford to age in place and rent the main house for passive income.’ What changed with the new ADU laws? If a homeowner follows the rules, approval is mandatory. In Laguna Beach, that means no Design Review hearings. It’s ministerial, over-the-counter approval.

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A photo of the existing house and the slope below where the ADU wil be located.

So no battles with neighbors? I did speak to my neighbors, in the spirit of building goodwill and an endorsement for the concept. It’s social consciousness that the homeowner who’s going to put one in minimize impact and not be greedy with square footage. I designed my ADU with a green roof so that it blends into the hillside topography. What are key design considerations when considering an ADU? First and foremost is view, because everyone in Laguna is view-sensitive. Second would be compatibility to the site and the neighborhood. I think it’s important that when an ADU is designed they’re compatible and complementary to the main house. Size is also important, as I only pushed approval for 640 square feet versus the now 850-1,000 allowable, and 90 of that is an outdoor covered patio. Your plan is for a pre-fab unit, but not a converted container unit? To build an ADU of sticks and bricks, or traditional construction, is not cost effective. I started with alternative build ideas, including containers because they’re really just steel. But I’ve moved past the container idea, because people still just bristle when you say 122

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containers. Some think that it’s going to be some horrible rusted metal thing. So I have been exploring who is the most advanced in modular or pre-fab, and have focused on habitatadu.com. Is there a concern about ADUs being short-term rentals? Laguna doesn’t allow short-term rentals, so that’s part of the education. It’s important to educate people so that the fear part of the ADU movement dissipates, and they understand the social part of it. With education, people are less resistant to change, because the problem is real. With your ADU approved, what’s next? I see myself as a brand ambassador and evangelist for the ADU movement in California. This includes involvement with leaders in the space that are providing options and solutions with integrity, and staying involved both at the city level and at the state level, and lobbying to bring cohesive information to the consumers. I’m have also been making myself available as a consultant to owners, architects, speculators, and builders considering and evaluating ADU options. knstyleinc.com 949.922.0282

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ADU 101 •According to California state law, all single-family homes are allowed at least one Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Additionally, single-family lots which are owner-occupied may create one Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and one Junior ADU. •The Laguna Beach Design Review Board has no jurisdiction over ADUs in the city. California Government Code Section 65852.2(e) was expressly amended to provide for the ministerial and administrative (i.e., no CEQA or public hearing) approval of ADUs.

•The local agency cannot require parking for the ADU if: The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit; When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU, or the ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district. •The local agency must act on an application within 60 days (reduced from 120 days) and the application is deemed approved if not acted upon within such timeframe. •ADUs are an innovative, affordable, effective option for adding much-needed housing in California.

•ADUs are an affordable type of home to construct in California because they do not require paying for land, major new infrastructure, structured parking, or elevators. •ADUs can provide a source of income for homeowners. •ADUs can be built with costeffective steel, wood, and pre-fab frame construction, which is significantly less costly than homes in new multi-family infill buildings. •ADUs allow extended family members to be near one another while maintaining privacy.

•ADUs can provide as much living space as many newly-built apartments and condominiums, and they’re suited well for couples, small families, friends, young people, and seniors. •ADUs give homeowners the flexibility to share independent living areas with family members and others, allowing seniors to age in place as they require more care. •ADUs can provide professional home-based office space as many people and companies offer, or will require, work from home solutions post-COVID-19.

With COVID-19, it became more clear how important outside experience areas are, but also how important private retreats and living quarters had become, whether it be for family, professional environment, entertainment, or even a medical retreat space.

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DANCING WITH ARCHITECTURE A CREATIVE COLLABORATION INSPIRED BY THE LIGHT, AIR, AND SPACE OF A NEW CAMEO SHORES HOME A Photo Essay by Brett Hillyard

The stages of Southern California remain dark. Theater, dance, the symphony, opera, rock concerts, Broadway musicals, jazz, cinema: opportunities to gather together to enjoy a communal appreciation of artistry are missing from our lives. Still, there is art being created and enjoyed throughout Orange County. Inviting ballet dancers into a light-filled new house for an experiment in photography, design, and movement is a minor exercise in the arts, in the grand scheme of things. For us, it somehow speaks to that innate need that humans have to find or create meaning in music, design, dance, architecture, and art. “Creativity is just connecting things,” Steve Jobs once said. “Genuine creativity needs a collision of ideas, something that will never happen if all your thoughts travel in the same direction.” Inspired by the home, perhaps we sought our own creative connectivity to it. “Writing about music is like dancing about architecture,” is a line that’s heard often. We shouldn’t try too hard to explain a creative impulse, is how we understand the quote. So why invite four talented young artists to dance about architecture? Why not?

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Dancers: Maddie Bredek, 16. JSerra Catholic High School and Richter Academy of Classical Ballet. Analiese Bancroft, 18. Orange County School of the Arts and Southland Ballet Academy. Rachel Ta, 17. Orange County School of the Arts and Southland Ballet Academy. Corah Abbott, 17. Orange County School of the Arts and Repertory Ballet San Clemente.

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FALL BACK INTO ART

With SoCal museums reopening, online exhibitions evolving, and virtual archives accesible to all, it’s a season of artistic options. Here are a select few of the many opportunites to enjoy the creative diversity—online and in person.

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Below: Champion [LeBron James], 2018, by Shaun Leonardo. Opposite: Poster for voting rights featuring Muhammad Ali, 1960s, artist unknown. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

MEN OF CHANGE: POWER. TRIUMPH. TRUTH.

CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM Los Angeles

Men of Change profiles Black men—including Muhammad Ali, Miles Davis, James Baldwin, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and W.E.B. Du Bois—whose journeys have altered the history and culture of the country. In addition to historic photographs and other materials on display, 25 contemporary artists were invited to reflect upon and celebrate the significance of these men through their own creative vision. The groundbreaking individuals made their mark in a variety of disciplines—politics, sports, science, entertainment, business, religion, and more. Their achievements are woven within the legacy and traditions of the African American experience, becoming emblems of excellence. Still, it is the influence that the historic figures have on the contemporary artists that is most illuminating. Men of Change was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. CAAM explores the art, history, and culture of African Americans, with an emphasis on California and the West. The museum’s permanent collection houses 4,000 objects that span landscape painting and portraiture, modern and contemporary art, historical objects and print materials, and mixed-media artworks. It is among the many major institutions transforming Exposition Park and South Los Angeles, including the California Science Center, the Natural History Museum, and the proposed Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. CAAM is currently closed to the public. California African American Museum (CAAM) 600 State Drive, Exposition Park Los Angeles 213.744.7432 caamuseum.org

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Above: Untitled [Alvin Ailey], 2018, by Cary Fagan. Right: Figure in the Urban Landscape #25 (portrait of Kendrick Lamar), 2018, by Derrick Adams.

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ALEXANDRA GRANT ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART Santa Ana OCMA has much to celebrate, despite it all. OCMAExpand, the museum’s temporary space, reopened in September. The museum also held a virtual gala and a “topping out” ceremony in October. The latter celebrated the placement of the final structural beam on the museum’s new location at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (more on the progress of the Thom Mayne-designed building in an upcoming issue). The exhibitions are Alexandra Grant: Telepathy Is One Step Further Than Empathy; Carolyn Castaño: Cali es Cali; Noé Martínez: The Homeland of the Images; Marsia Alexander-Clarke: Ojos Profundos; Maryrose Cobarrubias Mendoza: Navigating Technics; and Kyungmi Shin: Father Crosses the Ocean. Plus, a selection from OCMA’s permanent collection is also on view: An Earth Song, A Body Song: Figures with Landscape. Note that masks are required and capacity is limited. Orange County Museum of Art South Coast Plaza Village 1661 West Sunflower Ave. Santa Ana 714.780.2186 ocmaexpand.org I Was Born to Love, 2019, by Alexandra Grant. Courtesy of ©Alexandra Grant and Ochi Gallery, Los Angeles.

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COVID DIARIES SCAPE GALLERY Corona Del Mar SCAPE has continued its intriguing art offerings amid the challenges of 2020, most recently with a collection of intimate works reflecting the solitude and inner reflection of the quarantine months. The work on display includes photo collages by Carol Saidon, delicate drawings from Elizabeth Turk’s The Air We Breathe series that are composed using ash from the Getty Fire, and paintings of flowers, butterflies, and clouds by artist Carin Gerard. “The idea of impermanence, even instability, reflects the reality of the world we live in,” writes Gerard, “but hope is always at the core.” SCAPE 2859 East Coast Highway Corona Del Mar 949.723.3406 scapesite.com 138

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Above left: The Air We Breathe, by Elizabeth Turk. Right: Poetic Peonies, by Carin Gerard.

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ALL-ACCESS SMITHSONIAN

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Smithsonian Open Access is an initiative announced earlier this year that removes copyright restrictions from about 2.8 million Smithsonian digital collection images and nearly two centuries of data. This means that anyone, anywhere can now download, transform, use, and share the content for any purpose, for free. All of the Smithsonian’s 19 museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo contributed images or data to the archive. The archive is searchable, and the download is intuitive. The images here were accessed by searching “California,” and losing an hour or two in art, science, and time. The program includes content across the arts, sciences, history, culture, technology, and design, from portraits of historic American figures to 3D scans of dinosaur skeletons. Plus, lots of scientific plant and bug images. Just search “Laguna Beach” or “Newport Beach” to see for yourself ! si.edu/openaccess

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Opposite: Mirror Lake and Reflections, Yosemite Valley, Mariposa County, California, 1865, by Charles L. Weed. Smithsonian American Art Museum. Left: Yucca Cactus at Hesparia, California, 1900, artist unknown. Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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GRANVILLE REDMOND: THE ELOQUENT PALETTE LAGUNA ART MUSEUM Laguna Beach

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“There’s such a wonderful joyousness about them all,” silent film star Charlie Chaplin said of paintings by his friend Granville Redmond. “Look at the gladness in that sky, the riot of color in those flowers.” Interesting, then, that curators and experts say that the artist himself preferred his darker-hued work as opposed to the bright and popular poppy paintings that made him famous. Laguna Art Museum’s exhibition, Granville Redmond: The Eloquent Palette includes examples of both styles. It’s the largest survey of Redmond’s landscapes ever

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Above: Coastal Storm, 1905, by Granville Redmond. Opposite: Moonlight, San Mateo Salt Marshes, 1911, by Granville Redmond.

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assembled. Redmond (1871–1935), was born in Philadelphia and contracted scarlet fever as a toddler, leaving him permanently deaf, after which, his family moved to California. The Granville Redmond: The Eloquent Palette exhibition is a traveling retrospective organized by the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. The exhibition was extended until November 15, so there’s still time to see it. Granville Redmond fans will also want the catalogue. The 240-page publication contains the most comprehensive chronology of Redmond’s life and art ever published. Laguna Art Museum is open with health and safety protocols and a limited capacity to ensure safe physical distancing. Laguna Art Museum 307 Cliff Drive Laguna Beach 949.494.8971 lagunaartmuseum.org

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A rarely-seen Laguna Beach condo comes to market at the ultimate intersection of time and place By Alexandria Abramian â&#x20AC;&#x153;This home is one of Laguna Beaches best-kept secrets,â&#x20AC;? says real estate agent Andrea Ballesteros of the ultraexclusive Laguna Beach oceanfront that reveals very little from the street. In fact, the home is not even a singlefamily residence. Instead, the six-unit, tiered structure that follows the exact curve of the coastline was originally built for a group of friends from out of town. Each unit was built for a family as a sophisticated, sand-friendly second home within a five-star beach setting. That was 17 years ago. Since then, only one has changed hands.

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Counters and kitchen backsplash create a textured canvas against which the turquoise stools and stove pop. The living room painting commissioned for the home inspired much of the design direction throughout. White rift oak panels are used throughout.

Above and right: The open-plan kitchen and living areas highlight five-star ocean views. Upper right: The ground floor unit is one of the compound’s premier homes due to its expansive outdoor deck and direct beach access.

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“The home is right next to the Surf and Sand Resort. So instead of walking on Pacific Coast Highway, you can step off the deck onto the sand, and walk to restaurants. It’s such an exceptional way to experience the beach,” says Andrea, who along with her husband J.J. Ballesteros, holds the listing.

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Today, a second unit in the indoor/outdoor compound is on the market, one of the premier homes of the development thanks to details like a sprawling, 1,200-square-foot wrap-around deck that is steps from the sand. “The home is right next to the Surf and Sand Resort. So instead of walking on Pacific Coast Highway, you can step off the deck onto the sand, and walk to restaurants. It’s such an exceptional way to experience the beach,” says Andrea, who along with her husband J.J. Ballesteros, holds the listing. And that exceptional location is teased into the home at every turn. Designed by architect Morris Skenderian, the 2,360-square-foot, single-floor residence includes an open- concept living, dining, and gourmet kitchen area with nothing to interrupt Pacific Ocean

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panoramas. The same design approach is taken in the master suite, which opens directly onto the deck with expansive windows trained onto Laguna’s coastline. “You get the best of the beach here,” says Andrea. “You can hear the waves and feel like this is an exclusive beach, but there are also people playing and swimming. It’s private but in the thick of it at the same time.” The interior of the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home, with all of its custom-made furniture, keeps to a mostly calming palette of natural finishes, the better to keep the focus on the ocean views. Hand-crafted built-ins keep the space serene and uncluttered, while details like an indoor fireplace, as well as a built-in barbeque on the deck, mean that the house is entertainment-ready year-round.

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Design and location are only part of what makes the property unique, says J.J. Amenities and maintenance are also exceptional. “This entire property is maintained five days a week,” he says. “In that respect, it’s more like living in a private resort. Everything is completely taken care of.” There is also a communal courtyard with a full bar, TV, barbecue, couches, and fireplace. “This is truly a lock and load property,” says Andrea. “It’s the kind of home you never have to leave.”

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Given current market conditions, J.J. says that beachfront living, with almost zero-maintenance, is in high demand. “Our market is on fire right now. We’re getting a lot of people from New York and other big cities who want a place they can truly retreat to. They want to have access to nature, and be outdoors. The beauty of this property is that you access one of the best beaches in the area directly from your home.”

Left: The home is found in a prime position along the Laguna Beach coastline. Above: J.J. and Andrea Ballesteros are Laguna Beach residents and real estate specialists of the area.

$8.5 million Ballesteros Real Estate Group Coldwell Banker 840 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach 949.371.6092 ballesterosgroup.com

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BDM sits down for a Q&A with Carol Lee from Compass to ask her about what makes a successful agent in today’s market. BLUE DOOR MAGAZINE: WHAT ARE THE KEY DRIVERS TO YOUR SUCCESS WHEN REPRESENTING THE SELLER? CAROL LEE: Make sure to listen and understand the client’s real estate objectives. It’s about being strategic and analytical, and applying an outstanding, experienced team to produce the best results. When representing the seller, I make sure we have the best package of marketing (print as well as digital), and a perfectly staged home with realistic price expectations. BDM: WHAT ARE THE KEY DRIVERS TO YOUR SUCCESS WHEN REPRESENTING THE BUYER? CL: It’s about connecting people to a home with the lifestyle and location they want. I am patient and insightful and try to go above and beyond expectations. I am a research nerd. I leave no stone unturned and apply myself diligently and love showing property. I love the thrill of the ‘chase’ – the chase is to find the best property for my client on or off the market! I build relationships in the real estate business for life. BDM: WHAT IS THE TYPICAL CLIENT PROFILE THAT YOU REPRESENT? CL: My clients are people who value an experienced professional team to get the job done and meet their goals. They are short on time and/or live elsewhere. Clients are opportunistic and looking for just the right property – not necessarily in a hurry. They value my 24/7 concierge service. They are individuals who need and appreciate consultative services to get a home sold for top dollar or get settled in a new area. If you would like to know more about how to meet your real estate objectives, contact Carol. Carol Lee, Principal Agent carol.lee@compass.com 949.395.3994 DRE 01402855

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Blue Door Magazine asked Francis Gadbois, seller of 1 San Mateo, what she enjoys the most about the house and why it is a compelling proposition for any discerning purchaser.

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“I am a constant traveler, and my favorite part of traveling is coming home. My greatest pleasure is to walk up the path through the pictureseque garden to the front door. I love the flowers and trees, especially the beautiful jacaranda tree, which was a 10th wedding anniversary gift from my husband. Surrounded by 25, large deciduous trees—they tell the seasons apart throughout the year. The house was built with our love for entertaining in mind, from Easter egg hunts when the children were little to their weddings and, in between, many incredible parties not to mention, all the kids wanted to hang out at our house. The house is perfectly situated for the sun at any time of day. I love to take my morning coffee upstairs in the TV room before anyone is up and watch the sunrise—it is a great way to start your day! In the evenings, I have a glass of wine and watch the sunset, which never gets old. My true love and home away from home is my office. In the last few months, I have never appreciated it as much as I do now. My drawing table overlooks the garden with windows on either side and the natural light is fantastic—making my commute pretty much perfect.” SPONSORED CONTENT

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Blue Door Magazine asked Jason Bradshaw from Bradshaw Residential Group about their Concierge Design Services and how it delivers a market edge for their clients.

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BLUE DOOR MAGAZINE: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE CONCIERGE DESIGN AND WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT IN TODAY’S MARKET? Bradshaw Residential: Sometimes the perfect house isn’t “PERFECT”— just yet! Concierge Design is a construction and remodeling process to transform a house into the perfect place you will love calling “HOME.” We only get one opportunity for a lasting first Impression of a home for sale, which is why we created Concierge Design and Construction Services. Today’s market requires a holistic approach with clients to help reimagine a home via a process that includes design, paint, flooring, staging, landscape design and overall home refresh services to prepare the home for the

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The Ultimate Accessory

Prefab Fabulous!

Seeking Sanctuary

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