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62 | Homes & Estates
On
a promontory overlooking
Beverly Hills, the city skyline
stretches 180 degrees in
both directions. A plaque at
the entry gate with the words
“The Summit” offers the introduction to Summitridge,
a newly constructed architectural compound by
developer Ron Corvino, who integrated pioneering
wellness technologies by Delos into the breathtaking
design. Kathy Marshall, Craig Shapiro and Aram
Afshar of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in
Beverly Hills represent the landmark residence.
“Good health is the ultimate luxury,” proclaims
Corvino, a former advertising executive and now real
estate developer, who is collaborating with custom
building veteran John Finton on Summitridge. “I want-
ed to create a home focused around lifestyle that ap-
preciates historic L.A. architecture yet still seeks out
the finer things — including living well.”
Beverly Hills is a fitting stage from which to
launch America’s first single-family wellness home.
The Mid-century Modern-inspired mansion, to be
completed in May 2017 and spanning over 11,000
square feet, is likely to find a responsive audience of
stylish, well-heeled, fitness-focused and environmen-
tally minded Angelenos.
“The idea of infusing wellness with real estate
was really intriguing to me,” says Finton. “Today, every-
body cares about what they eat. They’re concerned
about the balance in their lives. For most people, their
home is the single largest investment they will ever
make. It’s the place where their friends and family
gather. It’s where they spend the most time.”
The wellness technologies selected for
Summitridge — which focus around light, air, water
and indoor environmental quality monitoring — are
THE ART OF
BY ALYSON PITARRE
A LOOK BEHIND THE FIRST
DELOS LUXURY NEW-
CONSTRUCTION, SINGLE-
FAMILY DETACHED HOME —
AND THE WELLNESS TREND
THAT COULD SHAPE THE
FUTURE OF LUXURY
REAL ESTATE.
WEST COAST SPOTLIGHT
SUMMITRIDGE