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Beck House

The Beck House is the Philip Johnson-designed space in Dallas, Texas. Suffice it to say this won’t stay on the market for too long given how sought-after Johnson’s masterstrokes are — and this is the only one in the city, further lowering your chances of snagging it up.

The six-bedroom modernist home was completed in 1964. Often considered a magnified version of the architect’s Pavilion in the Pond, the Beck House looks a bit different now. In 2008, Bodron + Fruit took charge and overhauled the house’s interiors. They installed a new kitchen, converted the staff quarters into an open-plan space. They also added a new pool house, a must-have cornerstone of any lavish Texas dwelling.

The most striking element of the Beck House, however, isn’t its kitchen. Not the open plan space, though that deserves its share of merits. Not even the pool. The main highlight are the columns, dramatic, sublime, eye-catching. Go beyond the entrance into the hallway and things get even more tantalizing. You’ll find twin staircases with bronze balustrades that curve up to mezzanine levels. The dining room is a vaulted ceiling’s fan heaven, albeit a modernist heaven.

Apart from six bedrooms, the Texas home also boasts seven full baths and four half-baths. Bookworms will stay cooped up in its library. Glass walls offer respite, especially for days when you feel a bit forlorn. The seven-acre house also features a media room, cabana, and a tennis court. Check out more photos below. And check the listing over at Sotheby’s for more details.

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Photos courtesy of Sotheby’s

July 10, 2019 / Comments Off

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Pappas House Now For Sale

One of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s creations is officially on the market. The Pappas House is a Usonian-style home sitting on the outskirts of one St. Louis, Missouri. To note, that’s one of Wright’s favorite places. In the grand scheme of things, that doesn’t seem like it matters much. But we are talking about Wright here, a master of American architecture. Suffice it to say that when he loves a place, there’s a good reason for that.

All you home and architecture enthusiasts should already be familiar with Wright, and if not him, his works, at least. People hail Wright as the master of American architectural sensibilities. They’re not wrong. Wright spent his career practicing his unique sense of midwestern style, futuristic design, and honing a vision now largely unequaled. Throughout his life, Wright created a handful of residences across the United States, one of which, the Pappas House, is now on the market. Never been for sale previously, by the way.

There are many reasons underpinning Wright’s building principles. But it’s widely believed that the Pappas House was his way of illustrating the state of middle-class architecture at the time. This house is one of the first to integrate Wright’s automatics, or homes made with cost-effective concrete bricks. These bricks could then be assembled in a variety of ways, negating the need for fancy and expensive construction foibles.

It’s got four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and boasts high ceilings. Add to that an outdoor terrace perfect for social gatherings. And expansive living areas, no less — a Wright signature, if there ever was one.

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Photos courtesy of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

May 16, 2019 / Comments Off

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Ventanas House

This massive abode consists of 7390 SF steel I-beam, concrete, and brick. Not the most conventional of combinations, sure, but just fitting for a not-so-typical structure. The Ventanas House sits within a perimeter of lush greenery, and you can only access it via gated security.

Suffice it to say that this super exclusive house is architectural wonder, fitting of its insular placement on the map. It’s not a terribly isolated house, though. Quite the opposite, actually. In fact, the Ventanas House got that name after its 300 windows. Walter S. White designed it, by the way — nope, not that Walter White you’re thinking off. He’s actually Frank Lloyd Wright’s protege, and as this house clearly shows, Wright rubbed off on White aplenty.

The quarter-circle house curves around its hillside plot and is angled to take in the panoramic scenery enveloping the residence. You’ll find Douglas fir ceilings and slate floors throughout, in addition to an outer arc made entirely from windows.

There’s also floor-to-ceiling glazing that inundates both levels with enormous light while offering unbeatable views of the Pikes, Spanish, and Caribou Peaks. If you want a change of scenery, there’s a 900-square-foot Japanese-style sun house inside the property, for good measure. If you get sick of that, too, head to the rock garden. Or the putting green. If all else fails, there’s always a regulation tennis court to tickle your athletic fancy.

Make sure to hit the link below to find out more information. It’s everyone for the taking, provided they can shell out $2,500,000.

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Recolorado’s $2,500,000 Ventanas House is named after its windows. There are 300 of them here, just so you know.

May 3, 2019 / Comments Off

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Cree House

Paying $2,500,000 for what’s essentially a house on stilts like something only a lunatic would do. But the Cree House isn’t just a house on stilts. Designed by architect Albert Frey in 1955, thisPalm Springs household is a mode-century modern masterpiece ready for takers.

The residence occupies 8.2 acres is stands on a rocky hillside thanks to a sturdy foundation of steel stilts. The main panels come painted in chic Encelia green, which does a great bit to blend with the surrounding landscape. But what takes the cake are those yellow fiberglass accents wrapped along the deck. Together, they make the overall exterior look camouflaged in with the sparse greenery lining the hillside.

Inside, you’ll find a gorgeous 1,124-square-foot, one bedroom interior. It’s nearly untouched, as well, with the original features in their most pristine. Those include native stone fireplace, wood paneling, vintage kitchen appliances, and cabinets. Wide glazed windows introduce vistas marked by parched uplands and invite a great deal of natural light in. These also expand to the modest living space out to a 600-square-foot deck.

The house also goes by the nickname “The Forgotten Frey.” A single family has owned it for quite some time. And it had not been open to the public until Modernism Week 2019. Suffice it to say that this nearly-untouched architectural marvel will be an easy buy at $2.5 mil for all you takers. Hit up Christie’s International Real Estate for more information, or check out the photos below to see the interior and other views.

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Photos courtesy of Christie’s International Real Estate

March 21, 2019 / Comments Off

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Petre Island On Lake Mahopac

There’s a funny thing they often say about New York. That the only trees you’ll ever find in the city are in Central Park. It’s funny, of course, but it’s also terribly wrong.

Beyond the grime, noise, and filth of the bustling urban metropolis, you can score this million-dollar idyll smack dab atop this private island in Lake Mahopac.

Petre Island is a rare piece of property. Not just because it’s a private island located in one of the most expensive states to buy property in, but because it’s got houses made by a legendary architect.

On the edge of the ten-acre, heart-shaped Petre Island sits two houses made by none other than Frank Lloyd Wright. The first one, a guest cottage, was built in 1950 and has three bedrooms and a single bathroom. The other, a main house, was finished in 2007 and has four bedrooms.

The main abode was finished well after Wright had died, of course. But it retains all of Wright’s architectural peculiarities and genius. That explains the organic integration of the site’s natural rock, built-in furniture, and multiple cantilevered decks.

Since this is a private island, the purchase comes with a private beach, a tea house, dock, and a rooftop helipad. That should get you from Petre Island to New York City in just 15 minutes. That is if you’re not too queasy aboard helicopters.

If you’re interested about living in isolation at the gorgeous Petre Island, contact Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Prepare to cut a check for $12,900,000, though.

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Photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

January 30, 2019 / Comments Off

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Tumble Creek Cabin

The mining area in Washington State’s Cascade Mountains gets hit with scorching heat in the summer and terribly cold climates during winter. As such, the designers felt compelled to build something cozy and livable in such an unforgiving place. Thus came the Tumble Creek Cabin.

It was tricky to offset the extreme weather conditions. The designers ultimately combined solar panels, passive solar strategies, and a Tesla Powerwall so the home can operate off-grid. But function shouldn’t take over form entirely. As a result, they found a way to incorporate aesthetics that not only looked beautiful but made sense as well. One example is the gorgeous sloped roof, which actually filters the sun during the winter and summer months. It makes for more efficient ventilation around the house.

There’s an entry vestibule and mud room that conserves energy and serves as an elegant entry into the main living space. This room also serves as a special place to welcome visitors and an airlock to keep outdoor elements contained, which allows the house to keep winter drafts and summer heat at bay.

The main living room and the dining area of the Tumble Creek Cabin feature vaulted ceilings with exposed steel and wooden structural elements, allowing the space to feel more open, while the floor-to-ceiling windows offer terrific views of the landscape beyond.

Other notable sustainability features of the Tumble Creek Cabin include its radiant floor heating; an Energy Recovery Ventilation System; energy efficient aluminum-clad wood windows and doors; and use of rustic materials, including stone, weathering steel, and reclaimed barn wood with modern detailing. Oh, and did we mention the house has its own electric car charging station?

You can learn more about this home by going to Coates’ website.

Tumble Creek Cabin

Photos courtesy of Coates Design Architects

October 31, 2018 / Comments Off

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Svartviksvägen House

The Svartviksvägen House, a shoebox bungalow stilted on a mountaintop, offers fantastic views of the Sörmlands archipelago with its huge picture windows, plus cozy living spaces decked in minimalist flair, though never austere-looking.

The whole house is an architectural marvel, suspended and hovering over the cliffside via metal stilts. The exterior shows a fine blend of sophistication and ruggedness: The glass panes evoke sleekness, which then becomes a highlight in contrast with the more unpolished presentation of the rest of the structure.

Another reason why this is a marvel of architecture is the fact that no blasting was done during its development. The designers and engineers worked hard to interpolate this home into nature while creating as little impact as possible on the surroundings.

The interior is as brilliantly designed as the exterior, with the predominantly white walls and pale wood floors matching the fine balance of modern and old-fashioned elements evoked outside. The open living area is constantly bathed in light thanks to the wrap-around windows, and offers up panoramic views of the surrounding treetops and shore below. The living room spills out into a cantilevered deck/balcony that’s shaded by an oversized roof, perfect for staring at sunsets in the summertime.

Now, on to the specifics. The Svartviksvägen House features 2,137 square meters of land area — natural plot, the listing notes. It has five bedrooms in total, three of which are bedrooms, and the house is categorized as a single-family home. You can check out the whole floor plan at Fastighetsbyrån.

Svartviksvägen House

Photos courtesy of Fastighetsbyrån

August 29, 2018 / Comments Off

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