The Delevingne Residence: A Maximalist Masterpiece

The Vision Described by Architectural Digest as an "adult playhouse" and a cross between "Saint-Tropez meets Coney Island," the Delevingne residence is a landmark of high-concept Los Angeles architecture. Working in close collaboration with architect Nicolò Bini of Line Architecture, Nero Smeraldo spearheaded the construction of a home that rejects traditional residential boundaries in favor of a series of "experiential treasures."

The Complexity The project demanded an extraordinary level of technical precision to realize its more "fantastical" elements. Key structural and artistic challenges included:

• The Turrell Installation: The precise structural integration of a signature light work by the "master of light," James Turrell, requiring absolute environmental control and structural subtlety.

• The "Vagina Tunnel": A secret, sculptural passageway lined with upholstery that leads behind a living room fireplace to a hidden guest wing—a whimsical but technically demanding architectural "insertion."

• Specialized Environments: From a mirrored "party bunker" with a custom-engineered stripper pole to a soundproof music room housing rare Chanel and David Bowie guitars, every room required a different technical hat.

The Acclaim Upon its reveal, the house became an immediate international sensation, garnering millions of views via AD’s "Open Door" and sparking a global conversation on maximalism. It stands as a testament to Smeraldo’s ability to execute even the most eccentric and high-stakes visions with the pedigree of a master builder.