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Cool Listings: Striking Modern Desert Home Blends In with Its Surroundings in Palm Springs
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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Cool Listings: A Striking Celebrity Compound with a 7-Sided House and Richard Neutra Connections
A two-home compound in La Crescenta, Calif. has recently hit the market — and it has 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 in […] More
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Cool Listings: A Starship-Like Home that Celebrates Both the Future & the Past
A striking architectural home — that looks like it was created as a home base for captain Kirk (or maybe Picard?) — is on the market near the Sun Valley resort town in Idaho. Aptly called the Sun Valley Starship, the unique property towers above a manmade pond with its imposing concrete, steel, glass and […] More
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Hillside House Overlooking San Francisco Looks Like the Perfect Villain Lair
What do all of Hollywood’s nefarious movie villains have in common other than a desire to take over the world? Deviously well-designed and incredibly luxurious homes, of course. From Dr. Strangelove’s War Room to Stavro Blofeld’s Elrod House in Diamonds Are Forever, from Wallace Corporation Headquarters in Blade Runner 2049 to the Vandamm House in […] More
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Step Inside a Firehouse-Turned-Family-Home Whose History Dates Back to 1874
A part of Philadelphia’s history is now on the market — and it comes with major Ghostbusters vibes. Recently converted into a light-filled, modern family home, the building at 808 Morris St. in Philadelphia, PA has a rich backstory, having served as a firehouse for close to 80 years. Built in 1874, the former Engine […] More
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Cool Listings: A $24M Santa Monica Home Designed with Wellness in Mind
Wellness-centered design and a mindful approach to the way we envision our living spaces have skyrocketed in the past few years. In fact, the repertoire of wellness offerings in real estate projects is amping up, fueling a $100+ billion-and-growing field, experts say. Aiming to calm a ragged mind, inspire creative thinking, and maintain physical wellbeing, […] 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: Inside The Wallpaper House, Where Each Room Has its Own Unique Design
If colorful interiors and intricate patterns are your thing, we’ve got a treat for you. A luxury home recently hit the market in Westwood, Los Angeles, and it comes with a collection of striking custom wallpapers — that rightfully earned it the moniker “the Wallpaper House”. Owned by Kristin Jones, an Executive Vice President with […] More
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Cleverly Designed Upper East Side Co-Op is An Artist’s Dream Brought to Life
When current owner, Bogotá-based visual artist Lorenza Panero, bought her New York apartment, she knew that the space would need to be re-thought to better suit her needs (and unique style). With the help of architect Ted Porter, Panero reconfigured the apartment with an artist’s eye, adding to both the aesthetic appeal of the pied-à-terre […] More
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This Charming New Jersey Condo With Stunning Views of Manhattan is a Music Lover’s Dream
Do you love music and like to jam and come up with ideas for tunes? Do you like to collect records and spend hours on end dusting off your vinyl? Are you an avid reader/book collector who enjoys reading in natural light? Do you also dream of owning a unique home with views of Manhattan? […] More
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A Century After the Prohibition, We Raise a Glass to These 5 Luxurious Homes With Stunning Wet Bars & Wine Cellars
January 17, 2020 marks the 100-year anniversary of the start of prohibition in the U.S., which led to one of the most tumultuous eras in history. In 1920, the infamous Volstead Act banned the sale and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the country. However, the Act did not outlaw the consumption of such beverages, leading […] More
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This Newly Listed Brooklyn Condo Has an Insane Sneakers Collection
A beautiful unit just came to market at 500 Waverly, on the corner of Waverly Avenue and Fulton Street — where the neighborhoods of Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, and Prospect Heights all meet. But if you think location is all this apartment has going for it, you’d be sorely mistaken. The sun-filled corner unit has […] More
