Practicing in Newport Beach since 1974

Brion Jeannette

The Newport Beach architect of Orange County’s coastal estates

Drawing of a home in the style of Brion Jeannette

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Homes by Jeannette for Sale

Homes in Orange counties whose listings credit Brion Jeannette, updated from CRMLS throughout the day.

Dana Point, CA 92629

32572 Balearic

$10,500,000

4 BD · 5 BA · 4,485 SQFT

Listed by Connie McKibban, Berkshire Hathaway HomeService California Properties

Architect attribution comes from each listing’s description, written by the listing agent, and has not been independently verified. Listings provided by CRMLS. “Listed by” identifies the listing agent and brokerage; Kyle Shutts and Arbor Real Estate are the advertising broker unless otherwise noted. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Inquiries are answered by Kyle Shutts, Arbor Real Estate.

About Brion Jeannette

Brion Jeannette earned his architecture degree at the University of Arizona in 1971 and founded Brion Jeannette Architecture in Newport Beach in 1974, with Bonnie Jeannette. For five decades the firm has designed custom homes and estates along the Orange County coast, in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and Huntington Beach.

His approach is organic and energy-conscious: houses shaped to their site, sun, shade and breezes, often built into the coastal bluffs and rock. His Rock House in Laguna Beach, a steel-and-glass home set into the natural rock above the ocean, is one of the best-known houses on the coast.

On This Coast

Jeannette’s work is on this coast. His firm is in Newport Beach, and his homes stand in Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach and up and down the Orange County shore.

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Signature Features

  • Homes shaped to the site, often set into bluffs or rock
  • Steel, glass and stone
  • Designed for sun, shade and ocean breezes
  • Large openings framing the water
  • Custom work at every scale, from beach homes to estates

Landmark Work

  • Rock House1996 · Laguna Beach
  • Portabello Estate2002 · Corona del Mar
  • Woods Cove residenceLaguna Beach
  • Aerie residencesCorona del Mar

Buying a Jeannette Home

  • Ask for the original drawings and the firm’s records; the firm is still practicing.
  • On the bluffs, review the geology, drainage and coastal permits along with the house.
  • Have glass walls, roofs and decks inspected for weather exposure.

Questions

Brion Jeannette FAQ

Are there homes by Brion Jeannette for sale right now?

Yes. 4 homes for sale in Orange counties credit Brion Jeannette in the listing description, shown on this page and updated from CRMLS throughout the day.

Who is Brion Jeannette?

A Newport Beach architect who founded Brion Jeannette Architecture in 1974. The firm designs custom homes and estates along the Orange County coast.

What is the Rock House in Laguna Beach?

A steel-and-glass home of 1996, designed by Brion Jeannette and set into the natural rock along the Laguna Beach coastline.

Where are Brion Jeannette homes?

Mostly on the Orange County coast: Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and Huntington Beach.

How can I confirm a home was designed by Brion Jeannette?

Listing descriptions are written by the listing agent, so treat an attribution as a starting point. Ask for the original building permit and drawings, check the records held in university and museum architecture archives, and look for published histories of the house. Kyle Shutts can help you confirm a home’s history before you write an offer.

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