In celebration of the release of “The Great Gatsby” today, Architizer selected 15 gorgeous examples of Art Deco design in architecture from around the world. http://ow.ly/kSKw4 (photo: Grand ballroom from the film. Photo: Warner Bros. via Architectural Digest )
Category Archives: Design
Historic Bob and Dolores Hope Estate Hits the Market
Bob and Dolores Hope’s “Dream Home” has hit the Palm Springs Market. Designed by Modernist Architect John Lautner, this 9 Bedroom, 9 Bath estate is 23,000 square feet overlooking the Coachella Valley and San Jacinto Mountains.
This is the largest private residence designed by Lautner who felt “The purpose of architecture is to create timeless, free, joyous spaces for all activities of life.” In this collaboration with the Hope’s, Lautner designed the perfect blend of concrete, steel and glass that compliments the neighboring mountains with its curving copper roof. Underneath is a grand courtyard in the center of the home, adding additional entertaining space to the estate which features two swimming pools, a tennis court and putting green. Completed in 1980, this extraordinary property is truly a “contemporary castle,” as Dolores described.
Listing via Luxury Portfolio
“Breezhouse” Unveiled (Video)
Our Blu Homes just unveiled the “Breezehouse” model, showing the advantages of an eco-friendly, architect-designed dream. Check out the full story and video: http://ow.ly/hTJ9D
Gift-Wrapped Buildings
’Tis the season for gift-wrapped…buildings? Architizer has 12 wrapped-up buildings, all worthy as presents!
Blu Homes opening weekend: Saturday and Sunday
Please join us for the opening weekend of Blu Homes Columbia County- this Saturday and Sunday, December 1st and 2nd, from 12-4pm each day.
http://www.halstead.com/
Blu Homes featured as “off-the-grid mansions”
Forbes takes a look at the increasing desire to live off the grid, highlighting our eco-friendly Blu Homes development in Copake, New York.
Read more: http://ow.ly/fkyEn
Behind-the-scenes: choosing flooring
real estate + social media
Mashable breaks down social media use in real estate, and found that nearly half of people who view a property online will visit it in person.
The full infographic: http://ow.ly/dlW0x
Featured Terrace: 5th on the park
Today we’re looking at the view from 5th On The Park. These incredible, expansive views are from the Penthouse terrace—facing north, over Mount Morris Park.
Featured Terrace: 540 W 28th
Today we feature the private terrace at 540 W 28th #10C, which was featured as the The Elle Decor Showhouse.