One may know restaurateur Beau Laughlin for designing LA-based culinary hotspots, but his recent venture into residential is one to pay attention to. Teaming up with his wife, actress Lindsey Gort, as well as architect Sean Lockyer, AIA of Studio AR+D, Laughlin built a 4,185-square-foot oasis showcasing classic, yet innovative Palm Springs architecture. A pure design-build project now complete, the $5.1 million property is looking for a buyer.
Featuring an open-floor-plan that enhances the beauty of the outdoors, this home “marries the concept of a compound for a group with a very private, almost spiritual retreat for someone seeking serenity and monumental beauty,” according to listing agent Scott Ehrens of Compass.
Laughlin, founder of Framework Design + Build, utilized his vast experience in hospitality industry design to create a residence that is welcoming, bright, and truly comfortable. He paid special attention to making the home environmentally sustainable, incorporating natural materials and solar to offset around 80 percent of the home’s energy needs.
“I wanted to create a home that I would want to live in… and I am proud to have designed and built a house that not only offers an exceptional living experience for its future owners but also minimizes its environmental impact and contributes to a more sustainable future,” says Laughlin.
As for the highlights? With five bedrooms, five bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood glass pocket sliders, a saltwater pool attached to the exceptionally landscaped outdoor area, an open-facing kitchen, and more, this property gives those dreaming of exclusive, Palm Springs mountain-side living a taste of reality.
