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Located in the Bird Streets, Bayou's house is a testament to his multidisciplinary background. Built
on a lot of over 15,000 square feet, the 7,500-square-foot ground-up construction "is close to the
happenings of the city but feels private," says Bayou, who designed every detail and imagined every inch
of the house to suit his personality, while using sophisticated materials and focusing on craftsmanship.
"e floor plan revolves around indoor/outdoor living—most of the walls are either stone or retractable
glass," says Bayou, who moved in last October with his partner and their dog. "e house is our
sanctuary and is completely representative of my 'world modern' aesthetic."
e main living space, which comprises the living room, dining room and expansive chef 's kitchen,
connects with the exterior areas where the infinity pool and gardens offer unparalleled city views.
In the master suite adorned with a fireplace, a spa bath with a custom sunken tub, heated floors,
glass walls opens up to a koi pond and a private Zen garden with yoga deck. e lower level hosts an
office, a lounge and a bar area that leads to a screening room/theater. "I used stone and glass to blend
into the hillside and open up the home to the
outdoors," Bayou says. "I always wanted to
build a house using the same stone that was
used for the Alamo (in San Antonio, Texas).
I finally got the opportunity!" While he
spends most of his time outside to enjoy the
warm weather of Los Angeles, Bayou keeps
some of his most treasured items inside, such
as a Joel Shapiro sculpture, which was created
for the Central Park Conservancy utilizing
parts of a Central Park bench. Several design
pieces were specifically created for the space,
including the custom dining table by Bayou;
others reflect the owner's love of vintage such
as the pair of 1930s-era lounge chairs.
After designing homes for many of his
friends, Bayou finally created a space that
is uniquely his. "Having extreme privacy in
the middle of the city is the ultimate luxury,"
he says. "is is my dream home, but I'm
always more excited about the next house I'm
building." bradleybayou.com
(clockwise from left) In his Los Angeles home, Bradley
Bayou took care of every detail, focusing on sophisticated
materials and unparalleled craftsmanship.
