Award-winning architect Daniel Joseph Chenin crafts a glamorous Las Vegas residence that fuses boutique hotel elegance with residential comfort
Las Vegas would seem to be the natural setting for a home that exudes unapologetic glamour. That is indeed the case for this abode, conceptualised by award-winning boutique residential design firm Daniel Joseph Chenin. Having relocated from Hidden Hills, Southern California, the prominent couple who own the house sought an integrated design—encompassing architecture, interiors, exteriors, furnishings, and accessories —a fusion of boutique hotel elegance and residential comfort for their sprawling 20,000 sq ft residence.
The journey took shape in 2018 during a lunch meeting where the clients, well-versed in custom residences, made an immediate connection with Daniel Joseph Chenin, lead architect and founder of his eponymous firm. The vision was distinctly defined: a multi-year project designed to cater to their extended family’s needs while serving as a private retreat. These specifications made Chenin’s expertise, honed through luxury projects for esteemed brands such as Four Seasons, especially apt.
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“The concept struck a chord as being something that would exude the character of a five-star boutique hotel which would also be comfortable and liveable on a residential scale,” says Chenin. “They were seeking a harmonious balance of social engagement and blissful seclusion that could unfold simultaneously in a warm and well-appointed home.”
Working from the outside in, the landscape integration was pivotal, with Chenin’s team addressing space-planning challenges on a narrow plot adjacent to a hill. The result is a thoughtfully designed property featuring a descending driveway, a beacon-like lantern at the entrance, and an inner courtyard leading to the main portal. The exterior mirrors the fusion of classic and modern elements, offering breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip and untouched desert landscapes.