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JENNIFER POLACHEKPublisher

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I am so proud to be a part of this inaugural issue of Modern Luxurys Interiors California. e entire state has so much to o er in terms of design, architecture and inspiration for your home, and were excited to combine Angeleno Interiors and Riviera Interiors into one new, gorgeous magazine.

In this rst issue, our team of writers, editors and photographers did an incredible job of highlighting all aspects of design, from residential interiors to architecture and commercial spaces. You can thumb through pages and nd a Corona del Mar barn-style abode in In House Home Lofted Aspirations, seriously high design at e Ritz-Carlton Residences, Lake Tahoe, in In House Realty Peak Chic! or our cover home, art collector Byron Meyers high-rise penthouse overlooking the San Francisco Bay (Artful Living).

Theyre all stunning examples of the Golden States design scene. Another fabulous example of our prowess: WestWeek in Los Angeles. It seems the whole city was focused on this extraordinary event. Everyone descended upon the Paci c Design Center for three days of events, conferences and speeches. is was my rst year participating and I was honored to host and moderate the nal keynote panel, From Exotic Villas to Designer Automobiles: Cultivating and Catering to a World-Class Clientele. e panel included luxury real estate broker Mauricio Umansky, superyacht and estate interior designer Yvonne Colacion, famed Malibu architect Doug Burdge of Burdge & Associates Architects Inc. and senior designer for BMW DesignWorks USA Nick Gronenthal. Holly Hunt hosted the post-event reception, and the whole day was exhilarating.

As if I didnt feel lucky enough to be surrounded by those industry elite for the lecture, I was also invited to WestWeeks annual Stars of Design awards dinner, where I had the privilege to sit with the 2013 honorees. During dinner, we received a terri c surprise: the opportunity to attend a private preview of Stefan Sagmeisters new exhibit, e Happy Show, at MOCA at the PDC. Its a must-see this summer for anyone who loves interacting with art. Another exhibition I cant wait to check out is Paci c Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A. at e Getty. If you want the inside scoop, we give you a preview in our In House Culture story e Need for Structure.

In addition to these stunning California homes, designers and design events, we couldnt leave you wondering where to nd all this great home decor. So weve gathered all the shopping scoop across the state in In House Shops Make Room. We get a look at Maria Barrys new Rancho Santa Fe store, then head to the O.C. to check out new o erings from Robert | Westley, Brown Jordan and the Design Within Reach agship before ending up at Hudson Grace in San Francisco.

You can count on Interiors California to keep you posted on all the design happenings across our beautiful state. In between issues, if youre curious about upcoming events, be sure to visit modernluxury.com/interiors-california. Additionally, our smartphone and iPad applications are available for download any time youre craving a design x. We hope you enjoy this relaunch as much as we have had creating it, and if you have any suggestions, ideas or just want to tell us how great it looks, drop me a line at jpolachek@modernluxury.com.

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Talk about the arrivals of spring! Clipping the heels of a new season is the launch of Modern Luxurys Interiors Californiaa fully refreshed intermixing that folds the best of Angeleno Interiors and Riviera Interiors into one new publication highlighting the de rigueur interior style of the entire Golden State. Although interiors-focused, the presentation of this new formatan ambitious undertaking that not only marks the magazines editorial ethos going forward and captures a wide array of design scenes statewideis also something of an homage to Californias storied exteriors. North to south, the states diverse slate of milieusfrom arid desert and windswept f latlands to wine-country estuary and the snowy peaks of the High Sierrainspire both emerging and established design talents to translate these settings into striking residential and commercial spaces for all of us to enjoy. Although this ambitious relaunch promises a much wider reach than its predecessors, its goal remains to showcase the manifestations of these unique interior perspectives, products and projects. In this, I must say that weve succeeded. Not only does this issue explore familiar stomping grounds, such as the urbanscapes of SoCal, it veers north to San Francisco and travels the road further up to the now-thawing Truckee, where, at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, Bay Area-based tastemaker Jay Je ers turned his wholly original eye to three custom show homes now up for grabs at the hotels

newly introduced The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Lake Tahoe in our story In-House Realty Peak Chic! I think youll nd their truly individual looka natty ri on traditional lodge stylea re ection of the eclectic design inclinations of many Californians. Count Tyler Dawson among this group. Recently settled in Venice, the interior-design star, whom House Beautiful touted among their designers to watch, is bringing San Francisco sensibilities to the Southland with a slew of in-progress design projects. Read all about this devoted mix-and-matcher in Interior Monologue e New Girl. These are just two design darlings making California a more beautiful place to live. But you need not be a designer to appreciate good taste. Take Cesar Millan, who lets us peek into his abode in In-House Home Cesars Palace, or Hollywood elite couple Eric Gold and Marcy Kaplan, who give us a view of their just-renovated gorgeous oceanside home in our feature Making Waves. Sharing the spotlight with our features are projects in a few of our other favorite Cali cities; among them a white-washed abode in Newport Beach, an artistic dream in San Diego and a high-rise stunner in San Francisco. In addition, we also bring you some fabulous new hotel lobbies across the state, present Fisher Weismans rst book and take you inside the red carpet scene for the best fetes in town. So, yes, weve shed our skinbut it is spring. What better time to arrive in style? bweitzman@modernluxury.com

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home Cesar Millans new L .A . home . . . . . . 42

books San Fran design stalwarts Fisher Weisman release their first book Artful Decoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

trends Screens scene: So you can divide the room in a good way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

people Jim Weinbergs Liveable Lifestyles goes bicoastal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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culture Pacific Standard Time Presents is backthis time to make a case for L.A. architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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realty A 20,000 square foot nature preserve near Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur is the setting for modern marvels . . . . . . 60

design Iconic and innovative lobby design across California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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hospitality A report on restos and hotels around Central California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

home A modern day barn raising in Newport Beachs Corona del Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

realty Design guru Jay Jeffers brings alpine aesthetics to The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Lake Tahoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

travel Nobu Hotel hits the Vegas Strip . . . . . 74

Diane Dorrans Saeks takes us on a design tour of Marrakech . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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4) Diane Dorrans Saeks is the best-selling author of 22 books on design, travel and architecture, including her most recent, Ann Getty: Interior Style and Michael S. Smith: Elements of Style. She is the noted founder of the popular design blog e Style Saloniste and wrote In House Travel Morocco Deco. e Royal Mansour hotel o ers a glimpse into traditional Moroccan interior style and the nest historic craftsmanship, she says. I felt privileged to stay there. Pure escapism.

1) San Francisco-based writer Jennie Nunn is a former editor at magazines such as 7x7 and Sunset. Nunn, a Los Angeles native, is a contributing editor for Organic Spa Magazine and 805 Living, and her work has appeared in e San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco magazine. is issue, she crafted a piece on hotel lobby design and a feature on Byron Meyers penthouse. Im so inspired by his art collection and his spaceits a sanctuary lled with his favorite objects, says Nunn.

6) Joanne Furio is a Bay Area design writer and longtime contributing writer at San Francisco magazine who loves writing about people and offbeat concepts, hence her interest in exploring Cesar Millans home for In House Home Cesars Palace. She has also written forDwell and e New York Times.Cesar was just as nice as he is on TV, says Furio. He even let me ask about my dog, who, along with all the other dogs in America, is apparently very spoiled.

2) For this issue, features contributor Andrew Myers hit the Cali coast to see an oceanfront beach abode in Malibu. e house had an abiding interest in space and light, and the furniture and decorative objects were treated almost as sculpture, says Myers, whose work also appears in other Modern Luxury publications as well as Town & Country, Robb Report, Travel + Leisure and Black Card Mag. Nevertheless, the home remains comfortable.

3) Melissa Valladares was born and raised in Las Vegas and moved to Los Angeles to pursue photography. She has won awards from PDN and Communication Arts Photo Annual and has shot for House Beautiful and Womans Day. For this issue, she photographed the portrait of Eric Gold and Marcy Kaplan for Making Waves. ey told me the history of the house and walked me through every room, she recalls. eir home is absolutely stunning!

5) Los Angeles-raised Jessica Sample was previously the deputy photo editor at Travel + Leisure in New York.Her clients include Food & Wine, Coastal Living, GQ, Sunset, e Wall Street Journal, Angeleno and Deltas Sky.Sample was recognized as one of PDNs 30 photographers to watch in 2013 and took the portrait of Lynn Pries for In House Home Lofted Aspirations I would love a house like the one Lynn designed: open and airy with those gorgeous rustic hardwood oors.

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IRA YEAGER: FIGURATIVE PAInTInGsOne of the inaugural exhibits showing at the Peninsula Museum of Art, the new cultural destination in Burlingame, Ira Yeager: Figurative Paintings features drawings and paintings from the North Bay artists early years with the Bay Area Figurative Group, as well as large oils and mixed media. Through May 26. 1777 California Drive, Burlington, 650.692.2133, peninsulamuseum.org

OVERDRIVE: L.A. COnsTRUCTs THE FUTURE Featuring drawings, photographs, models, films and illustrations, this eclectic exhibit explores the bones of Los Angelesfrom its sleek corporate towers to its ambitious freeway networkwhile also examining the citys historical standing as an international hub of architecture and urban planning. April 9-July 21. The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 310.440.7300, getty.edu

In FOCUs: ED RUsCHA Although better known for his pop-art-inspired work, shutter master Ed Ruschas talent comes full circle in this display, in which points of view include prints and contact sheets. Ruschas engagement with vernacular architecture and urban landscape serves as the ideal counterpart to the Gettys Modern Architecture in L.A. exhibit. April 9-Sept. 29. The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 310.440.7300, getty.edu

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2013 DEsERT GARDEn TOUREnjoy the desert in bloom at this crowd-pleasing garden tour, presented by the Desert Horticultural Society of the Coachella Valley at Wellness Park. Positively succulent, the eighth incarnation of the plant extravaganza returns with a bevy of brush, cacti and other potted pricklies, all on gorgeous display. April 14. 1-4pm. Admission $10. Wellness Park at Via Miraleste and Tachevah, Palm Springs, deserthorticulturalsociety.org

DEL MAR AnTIQUE sHOW & sALESource period pieces to revive your dcor or dust off your vintage collectibles for appraisal while sifting through fabulous finds at more than 200 booths. For those whose treasures need a little TLC, the shows repair and restoration services will give them a chic sprucing. April 19-21. Fri.-Sat 11am-7pm and Sun. 11am-5pm. Admission $8. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 858.755.1161, calendarshows.com

COROnADO FLOWER sHOW The nations largest tented flower show blooms anew with a plant sale and its namesake event, which welcomes all entries. Those lacking a green thumb are invited to put down roots at the beer garden or on the luxurious lawns for a little live entertainment. April 20-21. Admission $5. 635 Orange Ave., Spreckels Park, Coronado, coronadoflowershow.org

sFMOMAs ART AUCTIOn 2013Heed the call to auction at this exhilarating event hosted by the Modern Art Council to benefit the exhibits and public programs at SFMOMA. In addition to live and silent auctions, as well as featured works from internationally known artists, the modern hive will thrive with Champagne, cocktails, culinary delights from McCalls catering and live entertainment. April 24. 5-10pm. Tickets from $400. 151 Third St., San Francisco, 415.543.1400, sfmoma.org

ART ALIVE!See your favorite paintings flourish as floral designers interpret some of the San Diego Museum of Arts greatest works. Also included in the botanical bonanza, set amid Balboa Parks sprawling landscape and renowned museums, are films, speakers and hands-on activities. April 25-28. Tickets $20. The San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, 619.232.7931, sdmart.org

sAn FRAnCIsCO DECORATOR sHOWCAsEThis anticipated showcase invites design lovers to go behind the scenes at some of the most exclusive addresses in San Franciscos storied neighborhoods. This years featured residence, an 8,000-square-foot Georgian manse at 2800 Pacific Ave., will receive overhauls of 27 of its interior and exterior design spaces courtesy of design minds like Jute Home and Jeffers Design Group. April 27-May 27. Times vary. 2800 Pacific Ave. (at Divisadero St.), San Francisco, 415.447.5830, decoratorshowcase.org

HAns RICHTER: EnCOUnTERsGet inspired by Hans Richter: Encounters, a major retrospective presented by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The exhibit traces more than 50 years of work by the influential artist, filmmaker and writer as Richters style evolved based on his collaborations with other modernist artists. Furthermore, on May 5 the LACMA will host the premiere of Dave Davidsons documentary, Hans Richter: Everything Turns-Everything Revolves. May 5-Sept. 2. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323.857.6000, lacma.org

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sECRET GARDEn TOUR OF LA JOLLA Slip into seclusion at some of this unique seaside communitys most sheltered green spaces. From romantic Mediterranean plots to formal French gardens, the luscious lawns of La Jolla also play host to talented local musicians and artists. Make a day of it with the Platinum tours elegant brunch at the beautiful Estancia La Jolla Hotel. May 18. 10am-4pm. Tickets $40-$175. 858.459.5335, lajollahistory.org

ROBInsOn GARDEns 25TH AnnUAL GARDEn TOURStill a rose as she turns 25, the annual Fte des Fleurs kicks off with viewings of five meticulous private gardens on the west side of Los Angeles, each featuring show-worthy landscape architecture and style. Also gracing the green scene is the historic Virginia Robinson Gardens in Beverly Hills, which will host the garden party of the year, complete with a savory lunch and fashion show, floral workshops, a silent auction and a benefit fundraiser, and book signings. May 18. 1008 Elden Way, Beverly Hills, 310.550.2065, robinsongardens.org

I MADOnnARI ITALIAn sTREET PAInTInG FEsTIVAL Drawing crowds of onlookers and street painters to the Santa Barbara Mission plaza puts pastels to pavement, to create boldly shaded creations. At the end of the three-day affair, vibrant, large-scale renderings decorate the urbanscape, creating a colorful picture for the events beneficiary, nonprofit arts education program Childrens Creative Project. May 25-27. 10am-6pm Santa Barbara, imadonnarifestival.com

OLD HOUsE FAIREnter the world that historic craftsmanship built in San Diegos hip South Park neighborhood. The daylong event features tours aplenty, a celebration for the 100th anniversary of Firehouse No. 9, festival food stands and more. History may come alive on this tour, but the new breed of local galleries and the ever-evolving dining scene are welcome additions to the neighborhood. June 15. Tickets $25 for home tour. 619.233.6679, theoldhousefair.com

JAMEs HUBBELL HOME TOURSan Diegos whimsical artist James Hubbell opens his compound annually for this tour benefiting the Ilan-Lael Foundation, an arts education association. Part of Hubbells artful lodging, which was rebuilt after a fire several years ago, was recently featured in a retrospective at the Oceanside Museum of Art. June 16. 11am-4pm. Tickets $50. Santa Ysabel, 760.763.3427, ilanlaelfoundation.org

LA JOLLA FEsTIVAL OF THE ARTs Peruse and purchase works from hundreds of award-winning artists specializing in painting, sculpture, glass and other mediums. San Diegos finest art show, hosted at the beautiful coastal campus of UC San Diego, wont leave you empty-handed (or disappointed). June 22-23. 10am-5pm. Admission $14. Warren Field, UC San Diego, 760.753.1670, lajollaartfestival.org

From left: Resting Giants by Dave ness on display at La Jolla Arts Festival; Untitled (Dada Head), 1920, oil on turned wood by sophie Taeuber-Arp at Hans Richter: Encounters

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space for spring? Jenn ornton

I would purchase an extra-large Raymond Pettibon surfer image.

His artwork exempli es California sensibility

with all its beauty and pathos. Perfection!

STEVEN JONES, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER, BETTERSHELTER,

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I would love to introduce British designer John Reeves Sketch console table into an

all-white living room. It is the perfect picture of masculinity,

poetically layered with the subtle curves of a femaleall the better featured in lipstick-

red lacquer! A conversation piece for sure and a timeless

addition to a modern setting.MELISSA PALAZZO, CREATIVE

DIRECTOR/INTERIOR DESIGNER, PAL + SMITH, COSTA MESA

Ive just nished renovating my St. Helena home, and theres a space above the

replace for a fabulous work of art. Ive been a fan of Andy Warhol all my life. If money were no object,

nothing would spruce up my spring like an original Warhol (James Dean or Elvis, please)!JAY JEFFERS, FOUNDER, JEFFERS DESIGN GROUP, SAN FRANCISCO

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If walls could talk, these would have a few things to say about the newest trends in wallpaper design. Splurge on the latest fab collab between industry icon Maya Romanoff and starchitect David Rockwell. Their Groove-V collection ($55/yard) is Cali-inspired with three far-out patterns: Tubular, Neat-o and Out of

Sight. The patterns and deep emboss command attention, while the texture rewards upon closer examination. For once, its polite to stare. Then, after fi ve years of R&D, Romanoffs Ajiro Vineyard collection ($100-$120/yard) also launches this month. Imagine an inlaid wood veneer turned wallpaper. Made of microthin, paulownia wood on a paper backing, it can wrap columns or fi t into corners with ease. Both will be on display at Pacifi c Design Center in April. Donghia Showroom, 8687 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, donghia.com Asif Lakhani

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When a photo exhibit featuring Alejandro Cartagenas pastel-colored Mexican buildings came to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Caitlin Freeman looked at it and thought, How could I eat that? Freeman, you see, is a baker who creates art- and architecture-inspired confections for the museums co ee bar. Ultimately, she used frozen treats to create the Cartagena Ice Cream and Sorbet Trios, one of 27 confections in her new cookbook, Modern Art Desserts ($25, Ten Speed Press). e inspiration for Freemans desserts is drawn

APPETIZING ART Clockwise from left: The authors Build Your Own Newman recipe, modeled after Barnett Newmans Zim Zum I; Modern Art Desserts ; Caitlin Freeman in the SFMOMA coffee bar

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For the Love of Mod! These luxe gets are the scene-stealers of spring. Kate Abney

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International design superstar Patricia Urquiola has impressed

us again with her chunky Biknit chair for Moroso, in weather-ready polyester-PVC or cozy wool woven onto a powder-coated steel frame,

with a thermo-stabilized ash-wood base. $8,510, at Dzine, 128 Utah St., San Francisco,

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Forty years after Ligne Rosets Togo sectional was rst

introduced, the brands most iconic piece is nally available

as a chaise. Upholstered in new Alcantara houndstooth, it presents a pixelated e ect. $4,520, at Ligne Roset, 7726

Girard Ave., La Jolla, ligne-roset-usa.com

Part of the ModShops Modern Moroccan

collection, this peacock-blue Tangier credenza is a 7-foot-

long marvel of geometric trellis motifs, brass accents and elegant Marrakech hardware. $2,695, at Room Service, 401

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, roomservicestore.com

Designer Azadeh Shladovskys Alta Caixa

side table layers inky wood and shiny brass framing into

two smartly staggered tiers for a divine living room accent

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from works that appear in exhibitions (like her Build Your Own Newman, modeled after Barnett Newmans Zim Zum I). Freeman says there is a connection between cakes and buildings, especially with more structured pieces. eres so much measuring and perfect cutting and reassembling [in baking] that is very much like architecture, she says. For the current Lebbeus Woods exhibition (through June 2), Freeman collaborated with the British food-art duo Bompas & Parr to create a Jell-O mold of one of Woods experimental works. Its hard for me to go to a show and not imagine what these things look like as food. Barnes & Noble stores Joanne Furio

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A Country Mile e world according to Alexis Swanson Trainacreative director of Swanson Vineyards (swansonvineyards.com) and the voice behind buzzed-about blog Alexis Napa (alexisnapa.com)is one we would gladly inhabit permanently. e ultimate harbinger of good taste (ahem), her whimsical Napa itineraries reimagine the ordinary agenda with fashionably unconventional suggestions of what to see and do, not to mention the best shops in town. Here, vinos eccentric-chic bon vivant takes you on a tour of her wine country. JT

Sky HighsFor all you oenophiles, this is a dream come true: touring the vineyards of Oakville at dawn by balloon with viticulture historian Nina Wemyss. 415.754.8167, ifonly.com

Top ShelfErin Martin has the best avant-garde co ee-table books: interiors, fashion, you name it. A stop at her showroom is a must. I bought my copy of American Beauty there. 1350 Main St., St. Helena, 707.967.8787, martinshowroom.com

Burger JointGotts Roadside has the best burger and shakes. Like Fourth of July, year-round. 933 Main St., St. Helena, 707.963.3486, gotts.com

Liquid AssetSwanson Salon is my favorite tasting roomeven though Im biased. No one does decadence with a wink like we do. 1271 Manley Lane, Rutherford, 707.754.4018, swansonvineyards.com

Dcor ScoreI love the Ira Yeager paintings at Vintage Home, which has the best home dcor. Ira is the original curious eccentric. 1201 Main St., St. Helena, 707.963.7423, napavalleyvintagehome.com

Perfect PairingRose and oysters on the patio of the Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil the best view of the valley, hands down. 180 Rutherford Hill Road, Rutherford, 707.963.1211, aubergedusoleil.com

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Figuratively SpeakingAlthough born in Portland, Ore., gurative painter Richard Diebenkorn cut what can only be considered a highly prophetic gure further south. e Edward Hopper-in uenced artist played a major role in the Bay Area gurative movement, enjoying particularly productive years in Berkeley during the 50s and 60s.

During this fertile phase, Diebenkorns creative stirrings resulted in some of his most touted work. In homage to this oeuvre, the de Young Museum in San Francisco will bow Richard Diebenkorn: e Berkeley Years, 1953-1966, June 22 through Sept. 29. e rst Diebenkorn exhibition to focus solely on art engendered during these years, the thoughtfully curated mix will feature well-known and rare works, plus new discoveries. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, deyoung.famsf.org JT

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e big, plush, red leather booths were always the most coveted seats at the original Hamburger Hamlet on the Sunset Strip, so when Adam Goldstein of Studio Collective was tasked with turning the space into a rustic-chic, Tuscan-inspired restaurant for the Innovative Dining Group (Sushi Roku, BOA Steakhouse, Soleto), the rst thing people asked about were the booths. ey had their own lore, Goldstein says. But the Hamlet people stripped the place. ere was no opportunity to allude to what was here before. Instead, the new RivaBella is a gorgeous open space with a retractable roof, a patio strewn with cream-colored booths, dimly lit lanterns, tiled oors, replaces, trees and other greenery. It feels like youre in a villa

set somewhere along the Italian coast or countryside. eres even a brick-walled wine cave o to the side, which serves as an extra dining room. Next door, the design team is creating an entirely separate Chinese restaurant, Chi Lin, which has a completely di erent vibe: sleeker, darker. e hope is that theyll both last as long as the Hamlet did. To stand the test of time, Goldstein says they looked to handcrafted detailsfurniture and things like tiebacks for the draperynot trends. (Anything that shows the touch of the human hand.) Taking over a place that lasted that long wasnt a direct inspiration in terms of design, he adds, but in terms of longevity for sure. Lesley Balla

Resto RedoStudio Collective is turning one of L.A.s most iconic restaurants into not one, but two, new concepts.

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On the Surface

Dragonfl ies, giant jellyfi sh and Buddhist monks are taking over bathroom walls and shower stalls across Southern California thanks to Alex Turcos waterproof art panels, exclusive to Tuo Sogno. The 100 percent waterproof works of art are designed for home areas exposed to the elements. Clients can select custom sizes, subjects and colors. While the company has developed themed collections, personal photographs are also a cool option. 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla, 858.459.4123, tuosognodesigncenter.com Stephanie Davis Smith

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Fine FormsPutting down roots on the West Coast, Chicago artist Kathy Taslitz is opening a new studio in Los Angeles, Kathy Taslitz Studio, and showing the fi rst phase of her 2013 contemplative multimedia sculpture series, Just Visiting. Its a representation of the fi ve senses and a refl ection on the coexistence of nature and humanity, told through an especially SoCal medium: seashells. The shells are sentient reportersnaturalists, so to speaktelling us their stories and observations, says Taslitz, whose work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Vogue Living and the Los Angeles Times. Installed on a wall as if they just washed up on shore, these grand and sensual fi berglass forms, initially sculpted in clay, integrate light as well as original video and sound scores. Studio visits by appointment only. 3499 E. 15th St., 323.264.3500, kathytaslitz.com JT

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Label-conscious interior a cionados can now get in bed with some of the biggest names in the design world, courtesy of Cassinas new collection of sultry sleepers. Four styles introduced in Milan last fall are now available statesideVolage by Philippe Starck, both Moov and Mex by Piero Lissoni, and Sled by

Rodolfo Dordoniin what the company says is the ultimate combination of beauty and brains: namely, four di erent types of mattresses and bed bases designed to target speci c ergonomic needs, resulting, they claim, in better sleep. eres more to it than that, because each designer was asked to adapt living room design to the bedroom, resulting in dual-purpose furniture with attached side tables, shelving and even a hidden storage compartment. All of which we nd pretty dreamy. Price upon request, 8815 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, cassinausa.com Rima Suqi

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Childs PlayJust because youre decorating for a tot, doesnt mean you have to keep the decor juvenile. These stylish lines for sprouts arent kidding around. SDS

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3. Ellery round crib and mattress in antique gray mist, $1,249, by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child, 1816 Redwood Highway, Corte Madera; 1219 Third St. Promenade, Santa Monica, rhbabyandchild.com

BEAUTY SLEEP Mex by Piero Lissoni is part of Cassinas new bed collection.

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Californias botanical gardens cultivate a full-bloom event slate

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1Tour fi ve exclusive estate gardens in stunning Montecito when the Santa

Barbara Botanic Garden hosts Cultivating the Wild: Native Gardens of

Montecito April 14. 9AM-12:30PM; 1:30-5PM, sbbg.org

2Hit the green scene at Quarryhill

Botanical Garden in eastern Sonoma County, where an Earth Day Celebration

is set to unfold April 20. 10AM-3PM, quarryhillbg.org

3San Francisco Botanical Gardens Annual Plant Public Sale takes root

May 4, with 2,500 different frost-free, fog belt plants at the SF County

Fair Building. 10AM-2PM, sfbotanicalgarden.org

4Go south for the return of Wild West

Days at L.A.s The Arboretum May 4-5. Stagecoach rides, Beer for Books and

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5Trade brunch for a Mothers Day Tea

and Succulent Crafting workshop amid splendid surrounds at the UC

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When I see a white rug in the master bedroom, I have to ask: What were you thinking? Im so disciplined about the dogs always being clean before they enter the house, it doesnt matter what color the interiors are.

You also have a white bedspread. Do the dogs sleep with you?Junior and Al e sleep in my room, but not on my bed. I dont like dog hair on the bed. ats my personal space. ey dont have to be on me and next to me at that moment.

What attracted you to this particular house?When I walked in, it was like, Welcome to your house. Everything was in the right place. ere was the right color furniture, the right owers, the right frame, the right desk. Its de nitely my style, even though I never had white furniture in my life. As a Mexican, Im more used to colors like fuchsia or yellow or turquoise. I never would have picked gray walls, but I love them. Its as if youre always in a meditation zone.

Does this house have dog-friendly materials?Hardwood oors. Carpeting creates more dirt and smell.

Fill in the blank. Your favorite room is _____: e garage. Like a typical guy, I go there to x things and to work with plants.

Since this house came already furnished, what did you add to make it more personal?Crystals, orchids. Im always bringing in new owers. A huge painting of Mayans, and, of course, my dogs. When you add an animal, they have an amazing ability to make everything look beautiful.

A DOGS LIFECesar Millan at home with his pitbull, Junior

Paw prints are nowhere to be found in the Dog Whisperers pristine abode.

By Joanne Furio | Photography by Melissa Valladares

Of course someone who was on the iconic series Dog Whisperer would have a house that speaks softly. Cesar Millan fell in love with the light interiors of his new 3,800-square-foot Studio City homeand the fact that he didnt have to do a thing. The home came furnished, with interiors by Yosef Aviv of SOHB. The inexhaustible Millan just wrapped up the season fi nale of Nat Geo Wilds Leader of the Pack and published his sixth book, Cesar Millans Short Guide to a Happy Dog ($22, National Geographic). Now touring with his live show, Millan took time out to let us know how those interiors are faring with his fi ve canine companions.

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Spellbinding MindsIn their fi rst book, decorators Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman conjure up enchanting interiors inside a Nob Hill pied--terre, a Palm Springs poolside retreat, a SoMa loft and even a Sonoma tree house. By Elizabeth Varnell

when the Bay area-based design rm fisher weisman comes up in conversation, san francisco socials inevitably ask, have you seen their apartment on nob hill? now, 13 years after Jeffry weisman and andrew fisher merged their individual practices, a cionados can see images of the glamorous pied--terre in a 1920s louis Xvi-style building where they live, as well as other storied projects, in their rst book, Artful Decoration ($50, the monticelli press). weisman, who grew up in encino and studied design and later business at stanford university before taking my avocation and making it a vocation, says he seeks to create balance in rooms. fisher, who hails from ann arbor, mich., and learned sculpting and metalsmithing at California College of the arts, treats objects as canvases, creating fantasy furniture covered in shells. here, they discuss their obsessions and California sensibilities.

Your friend, decorator Tony Duquette, was known for his fearless and detailed work in L.A. and San Francisco. When did your love affair with hand-decorating begin? AnDREW FISHER: I have always loved to use my hands. As a child I was encouraged by two very talented parents to always be making things: knitting, sewing, painting and even reupholstering our living room furniture.

What materials are you each drawn to? JEFFRy WEISMAn: An enormous array of natural items including stones, leathers, metals, and man-made ceramics and glass. We are truly kids in a candy store when it comes to selecting materials. AF: It changes daily. My brain is completely visual and my eyes are very, very busy at all times.

What inspires you to devise such captivating fi xtures? AF: My strong education in art with majors in both sculpture and metalsmithing. So it was a natural progression to make jewelry for houses, which is exactly what I think chandeliers are.

CAPtIVAtIng SyMMEtRyFrom left: the former design offi ces of Fisher Weisman in San Franciscos South of Market district; the cover of Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weismans Artful Decoration

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Architectural Digest s Margaret Russell writes in the books foreword that a chandelier in your hands becomes an apparition with gilded branches. How long have you known her? JW: Margaret and I became friends in 1989 in High Point, when we were both kids. Shes known Andrew for 17 years, as long as I have. I feel like we grew up together.

How does your trainingat Skidmore, Owings & Merrill under Charles Pfister and then at Gensler under Orlando Diaz-Azcuyinfluence your projects? JW: Those great talents gave me discipline, a strong eye for detail and a great appreciation for planning. Working side by side with architects taught me how to easily work on paper, to see and know what a space will be when its realized. How does the location affect your approach to projects? JW: We take into account the light, climate, and our clients taste and lifestyle as we tailor our concepts. In addition, the talent of the craftsmen in all these regions expands the range of wonderful elements we can create.

How has a West Coast sensibility played into the rooms you create? JW: The fresh, casual sophistication encourages our blend of classical design and fantasy, nurturing our passion to create rooms as enduring as they are unexpected. While living inside, people here often want to feel outside, so the flow of windows, doors and rooflines matters.

Describe the interiors of the tree house that became a guest cottage nestled in a pair of fir trees in Sonoma. AF: People would fall in love with the rustic redwood exterior just to be startled when the double doors opened to gold upholstered walls, gold puddled draperies, gold chandeliers. It really was one of the most magical places weve ever created, and one of the most fun.

ElEgAnt IngEnuItyClockwise from left: Decorators Andrew Fisher (left) and Jeffry Weisman; Fisher, who calls tony Duquette a kindred spirit, channeled the famed California decorator to create a gilded steel twig light fixture and a daybed with trompe loeil finishes in a Sonoma tree house; louis XV sconces flank the doorway into the living room of a Carmel house where a tom leaver oil painting hangs near Maison Jansen chairs.

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DS-9050 paravent, from $4,450, by Philippe Bestenheider for De Sede at Functions, 8601 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles; Arkitektura, 560 Ninth St., San Francisco, desede.com

Virevolte bookcase/room divider, $16,500, by Felix Monge at Design and Interiors, 170 State St., Los Altos; Feddes Traditions, 32 N. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, frenchheritage.com

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Divide & ConquerBy Diana Bitting

Check out this screen scene! No longer just mere structural designations, room-dividing designs are proving to be quite the conversation piece as well. BoConcepts double-sided shelving unit and the Et Cetera bookcase by Pagnon & Pelhatre cross the great modern design divide with ease, while omas Pheasants screened scheme claims that nothing beats a classic. e real showstopper? Felix Monges Virevolte partitionwith an ivory frame, cherry wood boxes and brass supportsthat can rotate 360 degrees.

Room divider, $1,595, by BoConcept at BoConcept locations: 101 Townsend St., San Francisco; 1550 Front St., San Diego; 328 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, boconceptus.com

Et Cetera, price upon request, by Pagnon & Pelhatre at Ligne Roset, 8843 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles; 7726 Girard Ave., San Diego; 162 King St., San Francisco, ligne-roset-usa.com

Radiant screen, $9,650, by Thomas Pheasant at Baker Los Angeles Showroom, 360 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, bakerfurniture.com

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After more than 30 years as a celebrity interior designer of choice (think Ivanka Trump and Robert De Niro), Atlanta-based Jim Weinberg (jimweinberglifestyles.com) is transporting his acclaimed Liveable Lifestyles campaign, dubbed Hollywood Regency, to the thick of Los Angeles. Making his rounds in the Hollywood of the South, Weinbergs clients have included high-level executives and entertainment moguls from such companies as e Home Depot, Coca-Cola, Tyler Perry Studios and the Trump Organization. Among the highlights of his global CV: working on personal friend Giorgio Armanis home dcor line Armani/Casa, becoming the nations rst importer of modular furniture and designing for Studio 54. After tracing an illustrious design career from Miami to Aspen to L.A. to Atlanta, hes once again returned his gaze to the ablaze L.A. market, with hopes to catch some of that heat. Weinberg is in talks with several high-pro le condominium developers, including an ultraluxe high-rise on Wilshire Boulevard. For a lucky few tenants (read Beverly Hills high-rollers with seven- gure mortgages), his custom buildouts and furnishings will make the most of those sweeping city views. Clients will choose from Liveable Lifestyles tony menu of turnkey

Living Large Interiors mogul Jim Weinberg brings his turnkey Liveable Lifestyles program to Los Angeles.

By Kate Abney | Photography by Troy Stains

COAST TO COASTIve got some amazing new things in lighting, and some upholstery concepts that are going to be revolutionary, says designer Jim Weinberg. Below: One of Weinbergs fi nished L.A. projects.

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servicesnot just furniture, lighting and accessories, but they take care of the details such as unique and customized towels and linens, too. Most are Weinbergs own innovative, original creations, while the rest are the products of carefully chosen partnerships with top-shelf SoCal vendors (Holly Hunt, A. Rudin, Ebanista, for starters). Weinberg is also working with blue-chip galleries to place works of ne art. Weinbergs program promises to be especially popular with interstate and international transplants, who descend on Tinseltown swiftly and purposefully, not keen to meddle with tiresome, drawn-out decorating plans. Put simply: If youre in the Liveable Lifestyles coterie, you dont even have to think about the details. What you shouldnt expect is the Jim Weinberg look. Because if he has any single design signature, its the diverse spectrum of his portfolio, which spans styles and periodstraditional to modern, maximalist to minimalist. Im a chameleon, the designer says. ere isnt a color, shape or form Im attached to. Instead, Weinberg consistently tailors his approach to clients, adapting to their unique ways of life and, most importantly, how they want to be perceived. ese days, its all about the personal branda maxim public gures know to be paramount. Considering hes just as renowned for his scrupulous commitment to privacy and discretion, Weinbergs sure to be a shoo-in for the citys celeb set. In the long term, he hopes to connect the ourishing lm industries here and in Atlanta, becoming a touchstone for truly tailored homes from coast to coast.

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Make RoomFrom San Francisco to Rancho Santa Fethe Cali shopping scoop.

We live outdoors year-round here, says Maria Barry, lounging under an umbrella in the new outdoor showroom of her Rancho Santa Fe store, Le Dimora. e A-list interior designer, known for decorating the homes of nearly every Charger and Padre in town, has stocked a chic array of alfresco-ready items in the sprawling new space, from custom umbrellas to modern outdoor carpeting (all the rage, she says). e Rancho set is known for its proclivity toward heavy Tuscan furniture and oversized couches that ll their extra-large homes. Were trying to get them to change that and lighten up

a bit, says Barry, who lives nearby in a white-on-white contemporary house that she shares with her husband and three children. Barry was recently tapped by the crew of e Real Housewives, which has been scouting the area for a Rancho Santa Fe-based show. She politely declined, citing her busy schedule. For the last two years, Barry has been designing a contemporary coastal six-bedroom house in Greenwich, Conn., not to mention her burgeoning showroom. We started at 1,500 square feet, now were at 15,000. Del Rayo Village Center, 16089 San Dieguito Road, Rancho Santa Fe, ledimora.com Gillian Flynn

BACK AT THE RANCH Maria Barry, the go-to Rancho Santa Fe interior designer, in her new outdoor showroom at Le Dimora

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Robert and Westley Loeb ung open the doors to their South Coast Collection (SoCo) showroom Robert | Westley, surrounded by the centers Zen-like gardens and lush courtyards, less than a year ago, but theyve already garnered an army of fans of their approachable, soft-modern aesthetic. e elder Loeb, Roberthimself a third-generation furniture merchantboasts more than 30 years in the wholesale furniture business, having gotten his start at the L.A. Mart. Since joining forces with his son Westley in 2012, their store has become a go-to for the coasts discriminating clientele, who come here for the pairs signature RW Upholstery line, along with luxe lighting, rugs, mirrors and home accessories. We have our eye on several new arrivals, which include sleek yet earthy case pieces from Caracole Home, ornate chairs from Noir Furniture and whimsical bottles from eresa Seidel, whose handiwork appears in celebrity homes and big-name hotels like the Wynn Las Vegas and Bellagio. Design professionals who frequent Robert | Westley praise the customer service and theyre also in on this little perk: Custom commissions can be delivered in as little as four weeks! 3323 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, robertwestleydesigns.com Kate Abney

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The Beverly Park Estate Beverly Hills

Located within the prestigious, guard-gated enclave of Beverly Park, this stunning and secluded Italian Villa was built to the most exacting of standards to create a grand, yet intimate, compound-Estate that perfectly unites Old World Tuscan charm with elegant modernity. Superior craftsmanship is apparent in

every detail, from the 30-ft soaring ceilings in the grand entry foyer, to the gorgeous hand-painted Trompe Loeil murals and the usage of Venetian plaster

throughout. These ornate qualities, among many others such as imported limestone and Italian Travertine flooring, set the tone for the extraordinary scale

of the 7-bedroom, 13-bath residence, which boasts over 17,000 sq ft of living space and unparalleled California living. Warm, neutral earth tones throughout

create an inviting dcor that seamlessly transitions outside to the homes meticulously kept grounds, which feature over 2,000 sq ft of spacious loggias, pool

and cabana, and two-story guest house. An entertainers paradise, this Estate is equally worthy of entertaining heads of state, hosting charitable events or

simply relaxing at home with family in the movie theater, game room, or at-home spa rooms.

The Beverly Park Estate is being offered fully furnished for $25,000,000 to pre-qualified buyers.

Please contact Mauricio Umansky for more details. 424 230 3701

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After 15 years of bringing high design to the masses, Design Within Reach has opened an Orange County agship, its largest showroom in the country. e famously democratic design company chose to augment its massive online, catalog and international retail presence with an ethereal, 20,400-square-foot SoCo studio designed by New York-based group Sayigh Duman Architectswith rm principals responsible for such lofty projects as the Lincoln Center pedestrian bridge and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Embracing the SoCal birthplace of the midcentury modern movementwhose design progeny includes the likes of Ray and Charles Eames, Greta Grossman, Milo Baughman and the dawn of outdoor livingthe studio o ers both trade professionals and retail customers an enormous assortment of fully licensed modern classics by Carl Hansen, Cassina, Emeco, Fritz Hansen, Herman Miller, Knoll, Mller, Stua and more, as well as looks from up-and-coming designers (Clara von Zweigbergks Kaleido Trays for Hay are $17 to $75 each), all arranged in roomlike vignettes. Visitors are also sure to love DWRs Room Planner, which allows them to visualize their nished rooms in 3-D. 3303 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, dwr.com KA

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Spear-Heading

Retro-modern looks are totally of-the-moment, a trend husband-and-wife owners Kristan Cunningham and Scott Jarrell have latched onto with their new home boutique, Hammer and Spear. Calling themselves builders and hunters of lovely goods, the duo debuted their store this spring in downtown Los Angeles, mixing rustic found goods with major midcentury designers (think Karl Springer, Milo Baughman and Paul McCobb). After 16 years as a couple, the pair has honed and polished a truly unique perspective that combines Chromcraft

dinette sets and Danish-modern leather sofas with kitschy items like sewing kits and scissors from Londons Merchant & Mills and Archer Air Superior room sprays in luscious scents such as European sports car. Also crave-worthy are the boho Pawling Print Studio stationery and local Humble Ceramics. e eagle-eyed may recognize Cunninghams visage from the small screen, where the interior designer headlined the HGTV show Design on a Dime for 10 years. She has most recently appeared as a lifestyle expert on the Rachael Ray Show and e Today Show. 255 S. Santa Fe Ave., L.A., hammerandspear.com KA

COUPLE UP Hammer and Spear owners Scott Jarrell and

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Shine On

Following up the fall debut of its New York agship, ne French atware producer Christo e is pulling out all the stops for our part of the world, too. Set to open in tony Beverly Hills in September, the 181-year-old brands shiny-new boutique is the brainchild of fashion industry vet turned architect Stphane Parmentier. e fresh West Coast outpost will serve as the launch pad for the companys custom-crafted line of furnishings. If you cant wait till fall, dont fret. eyre opening a new concept store on Melrose in late April dubbed Studio Christo e. e design lab plans on partnering with a well-known midcentury furniture gallery to mix in product and artwork side by side with unique Christo e introductions. 9515 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills; 8424 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, christo e.com KA

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San Franciscos hottest new home shop, designed by mega rm Gensler in the prestigious Paci c Heights neighborhood, is the brainchild of the brilliant Monelle Totah, an alumna of Banana Republic who most recently served as VP of design and merchandising for Williams-Sonoma Home. Hudson Grace, the store she formed with biz partner and award-winning product designer Gary McNatton, sets forth a calming scheme of entertaining inspiration unlike anything else in the city. One of the stores signatures is its selection of oversize white serving pieces in rich glazes (theres an entire display case), which mingle with ceramic drum tables, cobalt blue bottles gleaned from a Paris ea market and vintage silver from an old European hotel. e duo, who subscribe to the virtues of authenticity and

originality, choose decorative items that can double as works of artthink stone garden urns, hand-dipped beeswax candles, bleached decorative antlers and ornamental busts. We like dramatic moments in a home that can be simply beautiful, unexpected, juxtaposed or amusing, Totah says. eir witty selections extend to the careful pops of color, including dyed cowhides and washable linen napkins in juicy hues. With a client list that reads like a whos who of the retail worldGap, Banana Republic, Smith & Hawken, Restoration Hardware and moreco-owner McNattons contributions to the fragrance category are aesthetic and olfactory wonders. We especially adore the line of delicious R. Nichols candles designed by McNatton himself, and antique perfume bottles reimagined as objets dart. 3350 Sacramento St., San Francisco, hudsongracesf.com KA

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Make a beeline for Brown Jordans SoCal showroom, opening this month at SoCo. e Pasadena-based brandperhaps the nations foremost purveyor of luxury outdoor furnishingshappens to have quite a pedigree in the arena; in 1945 it was the rst company to ever create pieces that could be kept permanently outdoors. For its new Costa Mesa showroom, Brown Jordan snagged a sweet corner location at the vibrant SoCo marketplace, boasting banks of windows that bathe the space in natural sunlight. As the brands rst true retail locale, it will serve not only members of the trade but everyday

shoppers as well, who can take advantage of complimentary design consultations with the stores resident experts. With so many customization options available, the higher-ups were naturally keen on creating an environment that would inspire the end user in countless ways. Amid this sparkling scene, nd dozens of top-shelf lines including several from Brown Jordans key collaboratorsincluding Michael Berman and Richard Frinier who designed sleek seating, most of which can be used (of course!) both indoors and out. 3323 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, brownjordan.com KA

OUTDOOR GALORE! The Flight Woven collection

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KCRW + HELMS BAKERYPRESENT

Join DnA host Frances Anderton and guestsfor a unique day

of design, food, music and architecture previewing

Pacic Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A.

The afternoon event will include conversations with

LACMA Director Michael Govan, the Gettys Wim de Wit,

MOCAs Christopher Mount, restaurateur Sang Yoon,

Good Food Host Evan Kleiman, and KCRW art critic

Hunter Drohojowska-Philp. There will also be live music from

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Sunday, April 14 from 12:00 5:00PM at the Helms Bakery

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The Need for StructureBack for more, Pacifi c Standard Times newest initiative fi nally gives Los Angeles architecture its comeuppance.

By Marissa Gluck

Last years Paci c Standard Time, a Getty-led collaboration with more than 60 local cultural institutions, mounted a nearly comprehensive celebration of Los Angeles postwar art up until 1980, putting L.A.s art scene on the global map. But it seemed like the citys rich architectural legacy was given short shrift next to all the chatter about the work of artists Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari. ankfully, Paci c Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A. (paci cstandardtimepresents.org) is a welcome sequel. e initiative takes a look at the citys contributions to design, from its massive freeways to kitschy co ee shops to the humble tract house. With 17 exhibitions and many more accompanying programs and events from April through July, architecture enthusiasts can delve into the work of modernists like Schindler and Neutra or todays starchitects like Frank Gehry and om Mayne. A few dont-miss highlights and images youll see along the way:

>>> e linchpin of the Gettys programming is the upcoming Overdrive: L.A. Constructs the Future, 1940-1990, a massive survey of L.A.s urban landscape, including its skyscrapers, shopping malls and streets, as well as its diverse modern residences on exhibit. April 9-July 21

Palms House, Venice, 2011, by Kevin Daly of Daly Genik Architects

LAX, Theme Building, perspective view, 1961:pencil, watercolor, and gouache on board

Gateway for 2009-2010 SUPRASTUDIO course led by professor Greg Lynn of UCLAs department of architecture and urban design

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While PSTP spreads across the city, the Gettys own exhibit is the cornerstone of the initiative. According to curators Wim de Wit (left) and Christopher J. Alexander, the shows goal is similar to last years PST. Architecture is a very important part of the culture of this city. We wanted to show what was happening here in the 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, says de Wit. e Getty aims to uncover lesser-known gems, like the work of architect Claude Beelman. Beelman designed many of downtowns best buildings, including the Superior Oil Company building (now the downtown Standard Hotel) and the Eastern Columbia Building. eyre hidden in plain sight, says Alexander. We drive by them every day [and never notice them]. e exhibits scope and ambition is far-reaching, embracing SoCals complexity. Its not just a show of architectural highlights, says Alexander. Corporate headquarters, oil re neries and electrical transmission towers are all worthy of consideration. Were revealing how L.A. became a lab for architectural innovation and experimentation. MG

>>> e MAK Centers Everything Loose Will Land explores the cross-pollination of architecture and art in L.A. in the 1970s. e MAK Center is also organizing an architecture tour of houses and artist studios from that period in June. May 9-Aug. 4

>>> e Hammer Museum features the work of midcentury modern master A. Quincy Jones, whose recently restored Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage has sparked renewed interest in his work. May 25-Sept. 8

>>> MOCAs show picks up where the Gettys ends,

around 1990. A New Sculpturalism: Contemporary Architecture From Southern California looks at the citys architectural experimentation over the past 25 years, as well as emerging talent. June 2-Sept. 2

>>> LACMA looks inward with its exhibit e Presence of the Past: Peter Zumthor Reconsiders LACMA. e museum examines L.A.s past through the lens of its own history as a cultural institution. With the Pritzker Prize-winning Peter Zumthor planning to overhaul the eastern part of the campus, the museum also confronts