"In keeping with rules that homes in the equestrian enclave be single-story, the early California Spanish-inspired residence is one level - at least, above ground. Unseen are five subterranean stories formed when the owner excavated down to bedrock, uncovering fossil fragments of whales and dolphins along the way."
"Called Hacienda de la Paz, it's the brainchild of homeowner John Z. Blazevich, chief executive of shrimp importer Viva Food Group. Created over 17 years, the surprise-filled home atop the Palos Verdes Peninsula combines the owner's love of history, architecture and art."
"Overseeing the project was Rafael Manzano Martos, a curator for King Juan Carlos of Spain. Noted for his commercial and residential work in Spain and the Middle East, this is the only home he has designed in the Americas."
Hacienda de la Paz is an exceptional 50,000-square-foot estate on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, built over 17 years by John Z. Blazevich, CEO of Viva Food Group. The single-story Spanish-inspired residence complies with local equestrian enclave rules above ground, but conceals five subterranean levels excavated to bedrock. During excavation, fossil fragments of whales and dolphins were discovered. The home features elaborate architectural details including trompe l'oeil artwork, secret passageways, a Moroccan-style Turkish bath, and an underground tennis court. Designed by Rafael Manzano Martos, a curator for King Juan Carlos of Spain, this is his only residential project in the Americas. The property showcases meticulous craftsmanship throughout, including a limestone motor court hand-set by Portuguese artisans and a driveway lined with 70-year-old carob trees.
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