Nothing spells luxury than a home designed specifically to showcase a unique collection of art. The Chow Residence in Holmby Hills has indeed made its mark in the architectural and interior design industry as a bespoke masterpiece. Designed by Architect Humberto Arigas, the 30,000 square feet mansion is located on 1.1 acres of land and took over seven years to build. It lies along Mapleton Drive in Los Angeles, being the best prime location for a luxury home.
Inspired by the Reina Sofia Museum, the Chow Residence features Moresque columns and carved ornamental ceilings. From unique paintings to sculptures and color palette selection, every element in this residence is calculated and designed with utmost ingenuity. The architectural features of the home complement its art-centric nature, with high 30-foot gallery walls, large airy spaces, wider circulation areas, and adequate natural lighting.
The perfect combination of blank spaces and the strategic placement of picture lights draw attention to the artwork displayed. Every room is designed around art, featuring sculptural and artistic elements in its architecture.
The entrances are marked with beautiful masonry arches leading into a spacious reception area with towering ceilings and fireplaces designed with intricate carvings. The white walls and the mantels make for great exhibition locations for the art lover’s world-class collections. The long polka-dot artwork and the bold yellow painting add a splash of color to the otherwise minimalistic space.
The Art Deco library is perhaps the most outstanding room in this luxury residence, lavishly featuring glossy polished hardwood pieces lining the walls of the entire space. The moment you go through the door, your attention is instantly captured by the grand artwork behind the work desk, creating a breathtaking focal point in the room.
The Art Deco Library, Dwell, via Pinterest
The master bedroom is massive, with an earthy color palette and large windows for natural daylight. This is just of the nine bedrooms that make up this magnificent home. The other bedrooms have a simplistic design, with white walls, minimalistic art pieces, and contemporary wooden frame ceiling designs.
There are fourteen bathrooms in the Chow residence, with clean, brilliant white tiling, sophisticated fixtures, and glass shower partitions. The kitchen fits perfectly with this minimalistic theme, with stainless steel built-in appliances that bring out an industrial look. The kitchen has tiled floors, white cabinets, and an antique wooden door that brings together the entire look. A wide window is installed above the kitchen sink giving an amazing view of the yard and letting in warm sunlight in the mornings. Additionally, the luxury residence incorporates in its design an expansive dining area with a large abstract art adorning its accent wall.
Luxury is simply not complete without entertainment. The Chow Residence has a detached entertainment complex that houses a 40-seater home theatre, a pool table area, wine vaults, a piano room, and a spiral staircase that leads you to the rooftop overlooking an amazing outdoor swimming pool and a scenic view of the city. The home theatre is elegantly designed in a blue theme, with an acoustic upholstered ceiling and curved walls, a grey carpeted floor, and plush leather seats. It is designed to be underground, sharing a wall with the outdoor pool and hence allowing you a view of the inside of the pool through the windows.
The corridors and circulation areas are all decorated with large abstract art pieces that inspire the design. The living room tops it all in a well-design art deco theme complete with exotic wooden furniture, polished lacquer sculptures, a black floor carpet, and leather accent chairs. A glass table centers the room, decorated with sculptural flower vases. The neutral color theme is accented with a bold blue sculpture that brings the room to life.
When it comes to the outdoors, the landscaping is flawlessly done with palm trees, manicured lawns, and stone steps between the different blocks. Warm accent lighting is installed lavishly in the building, washing over the residence with a cozy and relaxing mood.
Michael Chow Los Angeles Mansion, Architectural Digest, via Pinterest
The Chow Residence is any art lover’s paradise, with great exhibition backdrops for world-class collections. It is the utter embodiment of luxury and incorporates every element of an art-centric home design. Every art piece is perfectly displayed, playing a major role in the aesthetics of the space. The architectural details are thought through, with every architectural element serving to complement the art. The Chow Residence has since gained an unmatched reputation, not only as museum-like architecture, but also as an artwork in itself.
