TOUR THE SPRAWLING BRENTWOOD COMPOUND THAT'S HOME TO A HOLLYWOOD REAL ESTATE INVESTOR AND A MODEL

“Someone once said, 'Beautiful things go with beautiful things', and I live by that statement.” — Clint Nicholas

DESIGN DISH: FUNKE

“Collaboration is key to the success of the design…. Rappaport, Funke, interior designer Clint Nicholas and Funke’s operations team all contributed their expertise, with Brunn at the helm, keeping everyone on track.”

BEHOLD EVAN FUNKE'S BOLD NEW ODE TO HANDMADE PASTAS IN BEVERLY HILLS

“Designed by Dan Brunn with interiors by Clint Nicholas, the 180-seat marvel boasts two main dining rooms (one on the ground floor and the other at the mezzanine level) plus a private dining room, three kitchens, and three bars, including Bar Funke perched on the rooftop. Kurt Rappaport worked with Brunn and Nicholas to design “a very clean, Italian, contemporary feel,” he says. “We wanted to create a restaurant that felt like a residence; it’s on three levels that all feel interconnected.”

5 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NEW RESTAURANTS IN LOS ANGELES

“A self-proclaimed “design jewel” in the heart of Beverly Hills, Funke is a go-to destination for those who enjoy an art and design-centric ambiance just as much as a gourmet meal. Conceptualized by architect Dan Brunn and Clint Nichols Design, the 1930s Art Deco-style building has been transformed into a contemporary eatery brimming with an impressive collection…”

A HOTEL MOGUL CREATES HIS OWN PERSONAL SANCTUARY IN MIAMI BEACH

Barry Sternlicht’s waterside home is inspired by his globe-trotting lifestyle and love of hospitality.That sense of warmth extends to the light hues, a mix of whites, creams, and beiges, and natural materials, including quartz, limestone, and bronze, used throughout. Sternlicht collaborated on the interior design with Clint Nicholas.