1. A Master Suite on the Upper Floor 1859 Bel Air Road is the latest bel Air gem, on the market for $68 Million and developed by Balakhani Estates with assistance from Tag Front Architects and Los Angeles-based interior designer Cesar Giraldo. From the street, this futuristic steel structure resembles a spaceship; even its owner's young daughter refers to it that way! But once inside you will be stunned at what awaits. A grand staircase engineered from aluminum and steel so it appears float is an impressive showcase piece, anchored by a chandelier from Giraldo's soon-to-launch 2023 residential collection. As if that weren't enough, this home comes equipped with its very own brand fragrance curated by Parisian perfumer Ex Nihilo: candles, perfumed mists and diffusers can be set according to an adjustable schedule or desired intensity level, via an app-controlled system. 2. A Media Room An elegant media room can add tremendous value and attract potential buyers, but creating one may not always be possible or practical. A new spec home in Los Angeles challenges this assumption with an ingeniously designed theater built into a curved staircase using aluminum and steel materials for construction. Balakhani Estates collaborated with architectural firm Tag Front and local designer Cesar Giraldo of Giraldo Design on creating this 20,000-square-foot mansion, comprising three expansive levels. Ex Nihilo perfumer from Paris created an exclusive line of candles, mists and diffusers for 1859 that can be customized using their digital app to meet homeowners' schedule or desired intensity levels. Balakhani's innovative designs continue to push boundaries! 3. A Pool From the outside, 1859 Bel Air Road's avant-garde spec mansion appears as an alluring metal structure snaking along a canyon's edge. As soon as you step through the plant wall and step inside, however, you see that the bizarre-looking structure is actually the top floor of a three-level home built obliquely into the side of a steep cliff - offering views to Catalina Island on a clear day. Balakhani Estates, led by Iran-born developer Shahram Balakhani and his family members, has developed this property designed by Tag Front Architects with several luxurious features that set it apart from other Los Angeles homes, such as handpicked furnishings by Cesar Giraldo of local designer Cesar Giraldo; custom scent; private elevator; and spa services are among its amenities. 4. A Gym After seven years of construction, Balakhani Estates and Tag Front Architects have completed a futuristic spec mansion in Bel-Air that stands alone from any other. Developed by Balakhani Estates and designed by Tag Front Architects, this one-of-a-kind home features an exterior that appears as an undulating frame intended to invoke feelings of mystery while on the inside there is a spiral staircase engineered out of aluminum and steel for extra security. Shahram Balakhani stands out among Los Angeles developers as an exemplary figure. While other developers in LA may be known for extravagant projects, Balakhani prefers more restrained approaches. As he surveys his latest creation, Balakhani doesn't bat an eye at bird droppings adorning windows - seeing it all as just another sign of good fortune! Discover more about LA's most celebrated developer here. 5. A Wine Cellar Balakhani stands out among Los Angeles developers by maintaining a more relaxed approach; instead his homes reflect his philosophy of providing balance and harmony in life. At first glance, his home appears as an intriguing single-story curved frame that exudes mystery from the street. His young daughter often refers to it as a spaceship, according to him. Inside, this home features three levels, each built into a steep canyon, with breathtaking views of green hills and Catalina Island on a clear day. A central feature is an aluminum and steel spiral staircase which appears suspended. Parisian perfume house Ex Nihilo designed a bespoke collection of candles, perfumed mists and diffusers for the spa area as well as diffusers in both bedrooms to provide "a custom olfactory experience," according to its listing. Additionally, there's a cinema room, infinity pool and 1,200-bottle wine cellar - as well as listing agents Sally Forster Jones, Levik Stephan Anita Stephan and Tomer Fridman of Compass who handled this sale. 6. A Library Good things take time - as is evidenced by this new-construction spec mansion in Los Angeles that took seven years to finish. Conceived and developed by California-based Balakhani Estates with Tag Front architects and Los Angeles designer Cesar Giraldo's assistance, 1859 currently sits on the market at an astonishing $68 Million price. From the street, only its curvy, slightly-spooky frame is visible, and even then it can be difficult to discern that this three-floor residence was built into the side of a steep canyon. Inside however, stunning panoramic vistas are highlighted by double-height floor-to-ceiling windows. Not content to simply admire its breathtaking views, this home also boasts an elegant library furnished by Giraldo and boasting its own custom fragrance created by Parisian perfume house Ex Nihilo - managed via digital app that allows users to customize it according to rooms or intensities of preference. 7. A Game Room Home to some of the most entertaining and unforgettable gatherings, the home features a game room equipped with a custom-built pool table and featuring local artist Cesar Giraldo's incredible art collection, Ex Nihilo products designed specifically for 1859 have also been specially created by Giraldo to enhance the overall olfactory experience including candles, perfumed mists for spa use, and body line options that can be customized using digital apps. Balakhani stands out in Los Angeles by his calm approach to development and grandiose designs; in an industry often associated with developers known for their larger-than-life personalities and extravagant projects. When encountering bird poop on windows he takes it as an omen of good luck! 8. An Outdoor Kitchen At 1859 Bel Air Road in Beverly Hills is an avant-garde mansion designed to appear as a futuristic steel structure from the street, but in fact comprises three levels built into the side of a canyon. Built by developer Balakhani Estates with Tag Front Architects and Los Angeles designer Cesar Giraldo. Ex Nihilo of Paris collaborated with Giraldo to design an immersive "olfactory experience" at his house, using candles, fragranced mists for spa use and custom diffusers controlled via digital apps to adjust scent intensity depending on schedule or desired intensity. According to Compass Real Estate's listing for this property sale, buyers will receive $25,000 worth of Ex Nihilo products as part of their purchase. Balakhani previously built and sold his Mediterranean-style villa in Westwood for $4.6 million in 2015. He says real estate runs through his veins; his mother was an Iranian developer while he himself immigrated as a teenager after multiple failed visa applications. 9. A Wine Cellar After seven years of construction, Balakhani Estates' three-story spec mansion featuring an elegant spiral staircase and breathtaking views of Los Angeles' Bel-Air canyons and Catalina Island has finally hit the market for sale at 1859 Bel Air Road for an eye-watering $68 Million price tag. The modernist marvel was created through collaboration between architectural firm Tag Front and Los Angeles interior designer Cesar Giraldo; developed at 1859 Bel Air Road by Balakhani Estates together with architects Tag Front and Cesar Giraldo respectively during its seven year construction process - developed by Balakhani Estates together with architectural firm Tag Front of architectural firm Tag Front and LA interior designer Cesar Giraldo as part of an eight year-long development effort by Balakhani Estates with architectural firm Tag Front's partnership in Los Angeles as its construction was finally complete, selling for an eye-watering $68 million pricetag when placed for sale by Balakhani Estates development company Tag Front is offering to sell its modernist masterpiece at 1859 Bel Air Road for an eye-watering $68 million price tag! Built to create an aura of mystery, the home was constructed unexpectedly into the side of a steep canyon; from the street only its steel frame can be seen. Inside is where its modernist aesthetic continues with furnishings from Giraldo and scent provided by Parisian perfume house Ex Nihilo which created candles, mists and diffusers specifically tailored for this mansion. Vintage Cellars was brought on board as their partner for wine storage solutions and each bottle in their 3,500 bottle wine collection is labeled with its own serial number to keep track of its history. 10. A Gym 1859 is an impressive Bel-Air mansion developed over seven years by Balakhani Estates - a developer that specializes in high-end luxury homes - in collaboration with architects Tag Front and LA interior designer Cesar Giraldo, featuring nine bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and 20,000 square feet spread out over three levels. Notable features of the Avant Garde spec home include its Cineak Gramercy entertainment sofa as well as furnishings from Giraldo's personal collection. Now on sale for an impressive $68 Million, 1859