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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 past, 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 Iconic House in Key West Stands Tall and Mighty 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
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See Inside a Modern, Art-Filled Compound in Venice — with a Custom Outdoor Piece by French Artist Invader
by Ioana Neamt August 30, 2020
You never run out of one-of-a-kind homes in Los Angeles. Each new residence brings something new to the table — whether it’s a fresh take on an old concept, an exciting new way to mix colors and patterns, or the touch of a revolutionary mind. Today we’re looking at a home in Venice that’s truly […] More
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The Remarkable Sheats-Goldstein Residence in LA: Past, Present and Future
by Ioana Neamt April 27, 2020
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. John Lautner’s Organic Architecture Dream The 4,500-square-foot house was designed by American architect John Lautner and built between 1961 and […] More
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This Perfectly Preserved Mid-Century Home in Palo Alto Was Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Student Aaron Green
by Georgie Mihaila October 6, 2019
A rare mid-century home recently came to market in the heart of Silicon Valley, and it bears the signature of internationally recognized architect — and Frank Lloyd Wright protégé — Aaron Green. Originally built in 1966, the home at 3512 Ross Rd. in Palo Alto, California has never underwent any extreme makeovers, with its current owner […] More
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Exquisite Birge Clark-Designed Mansion on the Market in Palo Alto
by Ioana Neamt May 31, 2019
A whimsical French Riviera-inspired mansion designed by renowned Palo Alto architect Birge Clark is on the market for $16.8 million right in the heart of Silicon Valley. More
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These 8 Iconic Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings May Become UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2019
by Georgie Mihaila December 27, 2018
After a bold move made by The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, 8 of the legendary architect’s most memorable buildings may become UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2019. Eight Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, handpicked to highlight specific stages in the architect’s body of work — and titled collectively as “The 20th Century Architecture of Frank […] More
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Is it Real? Richie Rich’s House is Actually the Biltmore Estate, America’s Largest Home
by Flavia Medrut November 8, 2018
Richie Rich is one of those movies that mark your childhood – it’s fun to watch, the storyline is predictable enough not to truly worry about its brave little protagonists, and it teaches us that no amount of money can make up for true friendship. Starring Macaulay Culkin as the richest kid in the world, […] More
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New Architecture Trends – Timber Frame Homes and How They Play around with Layout
by Georgie Mihaila November 7, 2018
Architecture has morphed throughout the centuries in the most beautiful ways. We’ve gone from caves and stone houses to full-fledged, customized structures from a variety of materials. Of course, the advancement of knowledge and technology are to thank for this, and it only seems like an upward curve even in the future. That being said, […] More
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This 4-Floor Penthouse Atop San Francisco’s ClockTower Asks $6.3 Million, Comes With the Actual Clock
by Georgie Mihaila October 13, 2018
If you haven’t yet had your daily kick of fancy living, here’s a treat for you: the massive penthouse atop San Francisco’s iconic ClockTower Building. And since it just dropped its asking to $6,250,000 (from $6.9 million), this seems like the perfect excuse to kill a couple of minutes drooling over this stunner of a […] More