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The Remarkable Sheats-Goldstein Residence in LA: Past, Present and Future
If you’re not familiar with John Lautner’s iconic Beverly Crest mansion, or with the estate’s flamboyant owner, then you’re definitely missing out. This 1963-built mansion is an architectural gem and one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets. The Sheats Goldstein residence: John Lautner’s organic architecture dream The 4,500-square-foot Sheats-Goldstein residence was designed by John Lautner (one of […] More
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Step inside 130 William Street, one of NYC’s finest new skyscrapers
The newly completed 66-story luxury high-rise soaring above Lower Manhattan at 130 William Street 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 by acclaimed architect David Adjaye. An elegant addition to […] More
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Bob Hope’s house in Palm Springs, an architectural masterpiece
The 23,000-square-foot steel, concrete, and glass masterpiece that was once home to comedian/actor Bob Hope is one of the most unique celebrity homes of all time. Custom-built for Dolores and Bob Hope by one of the most noteworthy American architects of the twentieth century, John Lautner, the property is well known for both its architecture and […] More
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Redstone Castle in Colorado, a $12 million piece of local history
While on the West Coast, homes in the $20 million range compete in cutting-edge amenities and intricate home design, heading to the Rocky Mountains introduces us to a whole new type of ultra-luxury: the type that comes with massive acreage and tons of history. That’s the case with Colorado’s iconic Redstone Castle — a 153-acre […] More
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RHCP bassist Flea’s house: A striking hilltop compound with a 7-sided home and Richard Neutra connections
A two-home compound in La Crescenta, Calif. is looking for a new owner — and there are so many interesting elements to it that we don’t even know where to start. From its distinctive, futuristic architecture to its famous rock star owner, all the way down to a Richard Neutra connection that anchors it firmly […] More
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The Origami House in Weston, CT trades for $6.5 million, a 17-year high for the area
A Broadway producer’s architecturally distinct home in the affluent residential town of Weston, Connecticut has recently traded hands. And its newest owners truly appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of their new Weston abode, if the sale price is any indication. The property — fittingly called the Origami House — sold for $6,500,000, a price point […] More
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The history of the Breakers mansion in Newport, the Vanderbilt summer estate
Gilded Age mansions are a living reminder of a time long past when America’s richest families — like the Astors, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, and Rockefellers — used their sprawling estates to assert status and give everyone a visual representation of their vast family fortune. And nobody did it better than the Vanderbilt family. The Vanderbilts were […] More
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Architect Scott Johnson is parting ways with his lauded ‘Wall House’ in Ojai Valley
Celebrated architect Scott Johnson is bidding adieu to his meticulously crafted modern country home in Ojai Valley, Calif. Johnson is best known as the founding partner of Johnson Fain – the firm behind landmark buildings such as Fox Plaza (famous for its appearance as Nakatomi Plaza in the film series Die Hard), Opus One Winery, […] More
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The creepy story of the Winchester House, America’s most famous haunted mansion
As far as notoriously haunted mansions go, the Winchester Mystery House is the uncontested leader. Located in San Jose, California, the Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion is known for its size, unique architecture, and utter lack of any master building plan. So why is this magnificent mansion known as one of the creepiest houses in the […] More
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Dream house alert: 18 modern mansions that redefine house goals
In today’s modern world, the house goals of yesteryear are a distant memory. Long gone are the days of window shutters, oversized crystal chandeliers, multiple small rooms, intricate designs, wrought-iron railings, small windows, and large porches with overhanging beams. Modern mansions favor simple and clean designs with open spaces. While traditional mansions offer intricate and […] More
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European-style chateau in New Canaan, CT is the epitome of elegance
A distinctly elegant European-inspired chateau on Connecticut’s affluent Gold Coast has recently hit the market for $15 million — and we’re here to bask in its beauty. The ivy-clad residence sits on a sprawling 6-acre lot in New Canaan, a Fairfield County town consistently listed as one of the wealthiest towns in the country, appearing […] More
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What is biophilic design in architecture and home building? Definition and examples
Did you know that the average person spends 90% of their time indoors, both at home and at work? A few years ago, this might have been an unbelievable statistic. But since COVID-19, we’ve become all too aware of our indoor restrictions and access to natural environments. Serenity now! While biophilic design has been around […] More
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