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  • The Remarkable Sheats-Goldstein Residence in LA: Past, Present and Future

    exterior of the Sheats-Goldstein Residence in Los Angeles

    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

  • Bob Hope’s house in Palm Springs, an architectural masterpiece

    Bob Hope's house in Palm Springs, with a curved roof

    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

  • Cool listings: Newly-built house in affluent Washington, DC suburb wows with its clean lines, modern design

    exterior of a modern mansion with beautiful architecture in a suburb of Washington DC

    A distinctly modern, newly built home in the affluent Washington D.C. suburb of Oakton, Virginia, has recently hit the market for $6,480,000. And it’s a beauty! Completed in 2022, the massive 15,000-square-foot home blends contemporary European architecture with ultra-luxurious finishes, and the end result is a strikingly modern home with a clean, eye-grabbing design — […] More

  • Dream house alert: 18 modern mansions that redefine house goals

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    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

  • FullCycle founder wants $6M for modern hillside lair with canyon views

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    Serial entrepreneur-turned-tech investor Ibrahim AlHusseini is parting ways with his modern digs in Brentwood’s coveted Crestwood Hills neighborhood. The venture capitalist is best known for founding FullCycle, an infrastructure investment firm focused on reversing the effects of climate change by accelerating the deployment of climate-restoring technologies. The sustainability-focused entrepreneur was also an early investor in […] More

  • A striking $150M modern mansion could set a new record for Bel Air

    a modern mansion with city views is the most expensive house in Bel Air, California

    In the ritzy residential enclave of Bel Air, a new listing dazzles with its striking contemporary design, 360-degree views of the city, and highly ambitious asking price. Owned by George Ruan, co-founder of online coupon-clipping company Honey (now part of Paypal), the nearly 21,000-square-foot manse is looking to fetch $150 million. The price point makes […] More

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