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Cielo Drive Development — Beverly Hills, California
A ground-up custom residential development on a 1.3-acre hillside parcel in Beverly Hills, currently in active development under BAFAM. The project comprises architectural design, technical documentation, and construction-phase coordination of a single-family residence of approximately 17,400 square feet, with an estimated project value in excess of $50M.
Cielo Drive · Aerial Study
Beverly Hills, CA · 2025–2027
Project Overview
The Cielo Drive Development is BAFAM's current flagship residential development. Acquired and structured by the company, the project consists of the design and construction of a new single-family residence of approximately 17,400 square feet on a 1.3-acre hillside parcel within the City of Beverly Hills.
The development is positioned as an architecturally driven, ground-up custom residence — a multi-year undertaking that encompasses entitlement, design, technical documentation, and construction. BAFAM acts as the developer and project owner, retaining the architectural, engineering, and construction professionals required to bring the residence to completion.
Location
Beverly Hills, California
Typology
Single-Family Residence
Site Area
1.3 Acres
Built Area
17,400 SF
Delivery
Ground-Up Construction
Estimated Value
$50M+ USD
Timeline
Approx. 24 Months
Status
In Active Development
Scope of Development
Acquisition through completion.
- 01
Acquisition of the development site and structuring of the project entity.
- 02
Engagement of the project architect of record and the broader consultant team.
- 03
Schematic design, design development, and full technical documentation.
- 04
Coordination with structural, civil, MEP, geotechnical, and landscape consultants.
- 05
Permitting and entitlement coordination with the City of Beverly Hills.
- 06
Selection and management of the general contractor and specialty trades.
- 07
Construction-phase services, quality review, and project closeout.
Design & Construction Phases
A four-phase development, sequenced with care.
Phase 01
Acquisition & Entitlement
Site acquisition, due diligence, geotechnical and survey review, and coordination of the entitlement process with the City of Beverly Hills.
Phase 02
Schematic & Design Development
Engagement of the project architect of record, schematic design, and design development of the residence and site.
Phase 03
Technical Documentation
Construction documents, structural and MEP coordination, landscape and lighting design, and specification of finishes and fixtures.
Phase 04
Construction & Closeout
Permitting, contractor selection, construction-phase services, quality review, and project closeout.
Collaboration
Architectural & engineering professionals.
The Cielo Drive Development is delivered through the engagement of licensed architectural and engineering professionals retained directly by BAFAM. The project architect of record leads the design and documentation effort and coordinates the consultant team across structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape, and lighting disciplines.
BAFAM, as the developer and project owner, oversees consultant selection, scope definition, contractual structure, and coordination throughout each phase — from concept design through construction-phase services and project closeout.
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