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This architectural marvel was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s son
by Georgie Mihaila June 5, 2023
The Derby House, an architectural gem that’s often referenced as one of the finest examples of Mayan Revival-style architecture in the entire country, is a house like no other. Located in Glendale, in the San Fernando Valley and Verdugo Mountains regions of Los Angeles County, the unique architectural home was built in 1926 by Lloyd […] More
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One of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s last works is up for grabs
by Georgie Mihaila May 29, 2023
Here’s a treat for architecture lovers everywhere: a mid-century masterpiece that bears the signature of architect extraordinaire, Frank Lloyd Wright, is now up for grabs in New Canaan, CT. Known as Tirranna — a moniker inspired by an Australian Aboriginal word meaning “running waters”, as the home is cantilevered over a pond and overlooks a waterfall […] More
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The Chemosphere House and 6 other striking John Lautner-designed homes
by Ioana Neamt March 17, 2023
You don’t necessarily have to be an architecture buff or aficionado to be able to recognize a house designed by John Lautner. You might not know much about the man himself, but his works are instantly recognizable due to the fact that they’re so unique, so daring, so eclectic, and, as some might say, so […] More
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The Domestead: A unique $1.725M geodesic dome house in L.A.
by Ioana Neamt January 30, 2023
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning and living in an architectural masterpiece featuring your very own ‘Glass Onion,’ then look no further, because an incredible opportunity is on the horizon. Molly Kelley and Susan Irving of Nourmand & Associates hold a one-of-a-kind listing of a property that you might not expect to find in glitzy […] More
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The Remarkable Sheats-Goldstein Residence in LA: Past, Present and Future
by Ioana Neamt January 17, 2023
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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Bob Hope’s house in Palm Springs, an architectural masterpiece
by Georgie Mihaila January 4, 2023
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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This $35M Napa Valley property comes with a Cutler Anderson-designed home and a world-class vineyard
by Georgie Mihaila August 18, 2022
Among the hundreds of hillside vineyards in the Napa Valley wine region sits a unique property that pairs architectural appeal with the winemaking tradition the area is famous for. Set in the Coombsville region of Napa, hailed as “the coolest hot spot in Napa”, the 34-acre property is anchored by a striking post-modern residential compound surrounded […] More
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Cool Listings: Striking Modern Desert Home Blends In with Its Surroundings in Palm Springs
by Georgie Mihaila April 27, 2022
When lauded architecture firm Woods + Dangaran completed their ambitious Palm Springs project, the Woods House, design magazines quickly jumped at the opportunity to profile the slick desert home. Every industry publication from Architectural Digest to Dezeen or Wallpaper ran a feature showcasing the modern marvel’s many attributes, and the seamless way in which it […] More
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Inside a One-of-a-Kind $39M Richard Requa-Designed Home Known as Coronado Castle
by Ioana Neamt April 6, 2022
One of the most exquisite private homes in the entire San Diego area is now up for grabs. Those of you who have a passion for architecture will have probably heard the name Richard Requa before. His firm, Requa and Jackson, was arguably the busiest architecture company in the 1920s in San Diego. Whenever you […] More
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House (Featured in Blade Runner) is a True Architectural Marvel
by Ioana Neamt August 10, 2021
Few houses nowadays can cause our brows to rise and our jaws to drop; one might say we’ve pretty much seen it all by now. Yet there are some architectural gems that only get more impressive with time and even after decades have passed, leave us in awe with their masterful design. Frank Lloyd […] 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”
by Georgie Mihaila July 14, 2021
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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Ernest Hemingway’s house in Key West stands tall after 170 hurricane seasons
by Flavia Medrut February 14, 2021
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