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BRION JEANNETTE, AIA

Jeannette earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Arizona Tucson in 1971.  After working for Raleigh Pulaski and Griffin Banks, he started his own firm in 1974. He lives and works in Newport Beach CA.

 

 


1996 - The Edward Bowler House, aka the Aliso Rock House, South Laguna Beach CA. A steel-and-glass structure with a reinforced concrete roof, it was designed to nestle into the natural rock along the coastline. Landscape Architect:  Daniel Stewart & Associates.

Year unknown - The Frank W. Pritt III House, aka the Portabello Estate, 4627 Brighton Road, Corona del Mar CA. Interior by Lisa Slayman.  This house makes most McMansions look small.  It includes:

  • 22,000 square feet with an additional 8,000 square feet of covered terraces and garages
  • Eight bedrooms, 10 baths and five half-baths
  • 2,000-square-foot master suite with two bedrooms and two baths
  • Full fitness facilities, including a steam room and locker room
  • Movie theater with marquee, powder rooms, stage and ticket booth
  • Mini-diner with kitchen, soda fountain, bar and seating
  • Two-level grotto with a pool
  • Two spas, a swimup bar, and a tunnel slide
  • Jewelry “store” for displaying family heirlooms
  • Two-lane regulation bowling alley with shoe and ball “rental” area
  • Climate/pressure-controlled automotive museum to display up to 12 cars
  • Full automotive service shop, office and car lift

It's even been on Oprah and has its own website.  Forbes named it one of the 10 most expensive homes for sale in North America.  Was on the market 2006-2010.  Sold in 2010 to a Massachusetts-based limited liability company managed by Fariborz Maseeh, an entrepreneur and philanthropist.


Sources:  Orange County Register, Brion Jeannette.
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