Custom / more than 3,500 square feet.(residential architect design awards 06)

Publication: Residential Architect

Publication Date: 01-MAY-06

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custom / more than 3,500 square feet

grand

house on beverly ranch road, beverly hills, calif.

studio pali fekete architects (spf:a)

culver city, calif.

The orderly floor plan at this bold modern residence captured the judges' attention. So did its restrained materials palette and spotless execution. "It doesn't have a flaw," marveled one judge, speaking of the entire project. "It's perfectly done."

Zoltan E. Pali, FAIA, says the concept for a floor plan of "living pods" alternating with courtyard spaces stemmed from the site's long, narrow shape and the client's program. "They said they wanted privacy in the bedroom and guest area but also wanted to be connected to the kitchen, family room, living room, and dining room sector," he says. "The only way I saw...

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