Film Director Sabbatical | Los Angeles, CA
Film Director Sabbatical
Furnishing a mid-century modern sanctuary envisioned by Quincy Jones in Laurel Canyon involved a meticulous process. Our aim was to honor Jones's original vision while tailoring the space to suit our young tech entrepreneur client's need for a serene retreat amidst his bustling lifestyle. We endeavored to cultivate a dynamic atmosphere by juxtaposing different materials and design eras, intentionally contrasting the home's sharp lines with the soft curves of our chosen furnishings.
A Masterful Makeover
Designed as a duplex by Jones and his wife, Ruth Schneider, shortly after they graduated from architecture school (it became his residence and studio after they divorced), the dwelling nestles at acute angles into the hillside, maximizing western sunset views and creating intriguing interior geometries with slanting walls and bookcases.
Later owners of the house had painted the shelves stark white, "which was a punch in the face,"" Tagliaferri says, recalling his first impression of the bookcases in the 600-square-foot living and dining area, which sits a floor above the primary suite. "It felt alien for a house that has such a woodsy, country-cabin aspect."
