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REINVENTING BEVERLY HILLS Carefully curated cosmopolitan living is set to reinvent the Californian lifestyle for the next generation. Gardenhouse is planting seeds and breathing new life into this exclusive and celebrity-favoured corner of Los Angeles by Roxanne Hughes
Gardenhouse places residents within minutes of Los Angeles’ most acclaimed attractions. From the world-class shopping of Rodeo Drive to the iconic nightlife of the Sunset Strip and the beaches of Santa Monica
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Each distinct property come fully equipped by Visionnaire with the latest in sophisticated, sustainable style
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ardenhouse is the much-anticipated American debut of the
boulevard streetscape with its ‘village on a hill’ design, establishing
world-renowned Ma Yansong (MAD Architects, China).
itself as a unique collection of 18 architecturally inspired, aspirational
Partnering with Visionnaire, the Italian lifestyle brand,
homes.
the team have set out to create turnkey residences for California’s
Quite literally, the development is breathing new life into its
time-poor, cash-rich, discerning clientele.
location. Gardenhouse features the largest ‘living wall’ in the
Comprising Sky Villas, Row Houses and Garden Flats, Gardenhouse
US amongst its many accolades, and the buildings encircle a lush
intends to establish a community that will reinvent the essence of
central atrium. The concept offers respite for homeowners from
Beverly Hills for a new generation. The architecture and the natural
their hectic lives, and reminds them of their human commitment
landscape have been purposefully partnered to inspire inhabitants
to the natural environment.
to live life more harmoniously, in what has been described as
The development has succeeded in partnering the indoor and outdoor
‘enlightened urban living’. Gardenhouse has transformed the
living spaces with free-flowing dynamic whilst simultaneously
Prospective buyers can further their environmental consideration by electing for the supply of only FSC certified wood
highlighting the juxtaposition between the two. With seamless
standing bath tubs. The Garden Flats are one-storey, three-bedroom
transitions between inside and out, residents enjoy expansive open-
properties with private balconies and terraces. The three Row
concept floor plans with towering walls of glass.
Houses comprise three storeys in a ‘town house’ style and benefit
The properties come fully furnished, equipped by Visionnaire with
from private entrances from the boulevard on the south side. The
the latest in sophisticated, sustainable style. The contemporary
Sky Villas occupy the top floors of the white gables and span two
designs are tailored to suit each individual residence, with a refined
storeys, connected by a statement staircase. The Sky Villas take on
sculptural modernism that has versatility at its core.
a penthouse personality and boast both an abundance of natural
Highlights of the Gardenhouse development include Michele
light and expansive views across the city.
Astolfi artworks featuring leaves in green mosaic glass studded
Elevators connect the subterranean parking garage with a lobby,
with Swarovski crystals, kitchens of Michelin-chef calibre with
which is open to the sky and surrounds a reflecting pool.
Miele appliances, and Japanese onsen-style wet rooms with free-
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