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This $70 Million Contemporary Marvel Reimagines Luxury Living for the 21st Century
For the longest time, luxury homes were synonymous with opulence, deriving their worth from their lavish interiors, massive scale, and over-the-top features. But gone are the days when oversized crystal chandeliers were crowning living spaces and imposing staircases with intricate wrought-iron railings were the pinnacle of luxury. Modern luxury is devoted to the creation of […] More
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The House that Zaha Hadid Built: The Story of the Only Residence Ever Designed by “The Queen of the Curve”
Visionary architect Zaha Hadid — known as the “Queen of the Curve” for the modern, curving designs of her buildings — had a legendary career. Her striking structures grace the skylines of major metropolitan cities, while her product designs, including furniture, jewelry, lighting, and even shoes, can be found in homes around the world. She designed […] More
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Greystone Mansion: the Most Familiar House You’ve Never Visited
There’s this mansion in Beverly Hills that a large part of the world’s population has already seen, even though they might not realize it. It’s a historic house that’s been used in endless Hollywood movies, TV series, and music videos. After you finish reading this article, you might just realize that you’ve seen this house […] More
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Spotlight: The Razor House — Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz’ Crazy Mansion
The striking mansion designed by AD100 architect Wallace E. Cunningham is perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. And while many have been dubbing it ‘the Iron Man house’ due to the resemblance to Tony Stark’s mansion, it may be time for a new nickname that suits the new owners better. More
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Manhattan Townhouse Known as ‘the Waterfall Mansion’ Has a Towering 23-Foot Indoor Waterfall
One of New York’s most exquisite homes/art galleries, known as the Waterfall Mansion, has recently hit the market. The unique townhouse with a celebrated past — which includes serving as home and studio to two of New York’s most influential textile designers of all time — is listed for sale with a whopping $34 million […] More
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Cool Listings: ‘Criminal Minds’ Composers Selling Venice Home on the Canal for $4.85M
Award-winning composers Marc and Steffan Fantini are selling their Venice, California home — a beautiful villa-style duplex that sits right on the canal. The two prolific composers, known as the Fantini Brothers, have several music credits to their name, including the scores of popular TV shows like Criminal Minds and Army Wives. They’ve enlisted the […] More
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Villa Firenze: the $160 Million Beverly Park Estate Has Been Auctioned Off
It’s official: the ultra-luxurious Villa Firenze, which long held the title of most expensive home in the U.S. has been auctioned off. And now, courtesy of the Wall Street Journal, we’ve also learned the price. According to a recent report, the lavish estate sold for $100 million less than its former asking price, with a […] More
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Architecturally Distinct Greenwich House Designed by Ulrich Franzen On the Market for $9.9M
At the end of a private drive, in the midst of 7 acres of greenery, sits one of the most recognizable modern homes in all of Greenwich, Connecticut. Famously designed by Ulrich Franzen, an architect best known for his “fortress-like” buildings and Brutalist style, the private residence known as the Morris House stands out with its unique design […] More
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A First Look at the Newly Completed Residences at 130 William, One of NYC’s Newest Skyscrapers
While the entire development is set to be completed in the fall, the 66-story luxury high-rise soaring above Lower Manhattan at 130 William has already started welcoming its first residents. This means we get a chance to peek inside the first completed residences at the architecturally distinct tower whose exteriors and interiors were both designed […] More
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The Magnificent Palazzo Lija on the Isle of Malta is an Architectural Feat with Modern-Day Amenities
Nestled in the center of the Mediterranean is the Maltese archipelago of Malta, Gozo and Comino. Malta, the largest of the three islands, enjoys sunny days and blue skies and beams with history and traditions, making it one of the most sought-after vacation destinations — and an ideal place to own a vacation home. First […] More
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Ernest Hemingway’s Iconic House in Key West Stands Tall and Mighty After 170 Hurricane Seasons
Leaving behind an impressive body of work written in his now-iconic style, Nobel Prize winner Ernest Hemingway was a titan of 20th-century literature. Born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois, the novelist went on to live a life full of adventures before his untimely death in 1961. He was a reporter for The Kansas City Star, […] More
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Move in Next to Californication’s Hank Moody in This Industrial-Style Loft in Venice, CA
If you’re a die-hard Californication fan with a sizable real estate budget, here’s one opportunity you won’t want to let go to waste: a loft has recently come to market right next to Hank Moody’s fictional home in the popular Showcase series. The modern loft with panoramic ocean views is set at 25 Brooks Ave […] More
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