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Daily Dream Home – Villa T

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After seeing Architrend Architecture‘s Villa GM featured as a dream home, this next residential project also deserves to be on the dream home list. Part of the same Sicilian studio’s portfolio, Villa T in Ragusa, Sicily, displays the same eye for details. Spreading over two stories, interior spaces open up and close to the surroundings via glass and concrete walls designed to protect the privacy of the inhabitants while gathering the best views of the  surroundings.

Located in the Hyblaean Mountains, the property conveys a sense of blissful isolation – Villa T’s contemporary architecture  completes the natural environment as a modern focal point within the landscape. Outdoor living spaces are used just as much as the interior ones and this indoor/outdoor connection is clearly visible. The double-height ceiling of the living area, pierced by a sleek single beam staircase leading up to the first floor, imitates the openness of the outside world – which is right behind the glass wall. A pitched roof makes the residence look like it reaches for the sky – now isn’t that dream home material?


Inside Adam Levine’s Hollywood Hills Home

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Architectural Digest takes a look inside Adam Levine’s — the front man for Maroon 5 — Hollywood Hills Home: “His immaculately refurbished 1940s ranch-style dwelling, suspended high above the city, in the Hollywood Hills, and outfitted with classics by Jean Prouvé, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Arne Jacobsen, and other 20th-century-design icons, has a quiet, meticulous air. It is unmistakably the habitat of a man who is confident in his tastes.” – read more…


Luxurious apartment life in New York City

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Panoramic New York City views from huge windows – this is the first thought that went through my mind when seeing the stunning kitchen you can see in the photo below. This whole apartment speaks an elegantly modern language – the straight design lines, the natural color palette used to create a warm, inviting feeling and that necessary openness to the outside world.

Capturing views of nearby Highland Park, the contemporary apartment was designed by Austrian design studio Innocad. They used inspiration from European design and New York lifestyle and designed an almost transparent but private space. Each room is directly connected to the city through the continuous use of glass even in separating interior spaces.  The slightly inclined wall in the kitchen and dining space draws in more natural light and offers a gorgeous frame for the city’s lights.


Villa Raphael: Glam-Deco 1920′s Hollywood Mansion On The Market

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Capturing the glitz and glam of early Tinseltown beginnings is an exceptional art deco mansion found in West Hollywood, California. Built in Neo-Moorish fashion, the property known as ‘Villa Raphael’ exudes a sense of vintage 1920’s Los Angeles – a time when the city was on the cusp of becoming the bright-light metropolis it is today – and is currently on the market for $2.494 million.

Set behind a pair of wood and wrought iron gates and rows upon rows of palm trees, the embellished estate consists of two structures; a one-bedroom, two-bath guest house, complete with a posh top-floor patio that enjoys views, borders the three-bedroom, five-bathroom main home, with the pair combining to offer 4,950-square-feet of living space. The main home opens to a grand foyer that features an eclectically-styled red tile entryway set around a golden statue that depicts four dolphins rising from the sea.

Much like the spectacular dolphin statue, the home itself is riddled with gold finishes, including dusted trim, molding and fixtures. Other touches, such as the rows of stained glass windows in the living room, deco-styled fireplaces and a Juliet balcony, serve to add more flair to the mansion’s vintage appearance. Beyond its striking design, the property also offers such amenities as a chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances, built-in shelving and cabinetry and a separate home theater room.

Tucked in between the main home and detached guest house is a patio area made for entertaining. The backyard, which fully imbibes in the safari lifestyle with a multitude of animal statues, features a pool and a combination kitchen and wet bar area, while adjacent to the main house is a lounge area that includes a spa, sun room and massive outdoor chiminea.

The listing is presented by Shayn Scott of Sotheby’s International Realty – Sunset Strip.


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Rotating Eco-Friendly ‘Domespace’ in New Paltz, NY for $1.2 Million

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Designed to rotate away from the sun in the summer months and towards it in the winter, this dome home construct in New Paltz, New York serves as one of the more ingenious examples of green architecture currently on the market today. Currently listed for $1.2 million, the eco-friendly ‘Domespace’ resembles something more likely to be found within the pages of a science fiction novel, with curved beams rising to meet a central pedestal that works to create an incredibly unique shell-like appearance.

Prevalent in Europe, where the design by French builder Patrick Marsilli originated, the Domespace in New Paltz is, as our pals at Curbed note, the first of its kind to be built in the United States. The aerodynamically-shaped abode measures some 54-feet in diameter and offers a total of 2,300-square-feet spread over two floors, with a total of three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Clad in bamboo flooring, the lower level features the main living spaces including a kitchen with wood and stone cabinetry and a central living area, while a central spiral staircase leads to the bedroom areas and a second-floor balcony.

But, however aesthetically pleasing and creative the interior of the Domespace is, it pales in comparison to its many energy efficient features, including a smaller overall footprint, rows of cascading solar panels and the home’s ability to rotate 180 degrees. “In winter, most of the windows can be facing the sun,” the homeowner, Siva Vencat, said in a 2007 interview. “And in summer, the part where there are less windows will face the sun. Or you can program by computer to follow the sun; it turns very slowly.” Besides its eco-friendly features, the Domespace’s streamlined design allows for it to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and seismic events of up to a magnitude of 8 on the Richter Scale.

The listing is presented by Anne Rajs of Village Green Realty.

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Stunning Villa El Cid in Spain defined by luxury

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Visiting Spain and looking for a fabulous place where you can enjoy magnificent views, luxurious amenities and round the clock services even for hiring a maid, chef or a Yacht? Yes, I just described one of the most beautiful vacations, defined by luxury, comfort and pure relaxation. Villa El Cid in Marbella, Spain, is the place where not only your wishes be satisfied, but also your love for stunning architecture and design. Part of the exclusive Del Sol Villas collection, the luxurious vacation place captures breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and the African coast.

Accommodating up to 18 people, the warm and inviting villa welcomes guests with elegant living and entertaining spaces, 9 bathrooms and some luxurious water features like the heated indoor and outdoor pool with jacuzzi, a sauna, or the jacuzzi on the roof terrace. A games room, professional putting green and own practice area or the tennis court might convince you that there are many healthy activities to be enjoyed here, apart from the surroundings.  Featured in American reality television dating game The Bachelor, the property overlooking the Los Flamingos Golf Course and extending views over the large stretches of green fields would ensures a successful vacation.


Screenwriter Larry Levin Lists Matthew Leizer Designed Santa Monica Home

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Screenwriter Larry Levin and his interior designer wife, Sasha Emerson, have listed their Santa Monica, California home. Levin, whose credits include “Doctor Dolittle,” “Dr. Dolittle 2” and “I Love You, Man,” originally purchased the property in 1994, and is asking $3.695 million for the mid-century modern home.

Designed by architect Matthew Leizer in 1962 and later featured in a photography spread by esteemed photojournalist Julius Shulman, the property had languished mightily for a number of years before being purchased by Levin, who saw great potential in the mid-century offering that backs Rustic Canyon Park. With the help of architect Mark Mack, the once battered post-and-beam home was revitalized.

Originally hired to remodel only the kitchen, Mack was eventually tasked with the home’s entire renovation, and did so while respecting Leizer’s original floor plans and style. The previous, L-shape floor plan was replaced with a U-shape design that included floor-to-ceiling glass-lined corridors that open the home to the backyard and pool, while the interior received a much needed facelift. In the late 90’s, following the blessed union of Levin and Emerson, the couple commissioned the addition of a second-story pavilion to accommodate their children.

Today, the property offers nearly 4,450-square-feet of living space and a total of six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. Both the interior and exterior of the home has Emerson’s designer stamp, with a fair use bright color, ornate-retro furniture and flair found throughout the home. It includes an open and vibrant kitchen, library, playroom and a hybrid living room-dining area that overlooks the pool, while adjacent to the rear garden is a private studio and a raised patio that features a nifty vintage chiminea.

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Screenwriter Larry Levin Lists Matthew Leizer Designed Santa Monica Home

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Screenwriter Larry Levin and his interior designer wife, Sasha Emerson, have listed their Santa Monica, California home. Levin, whose credits include “Doctor Dolittle,” “Dr. Dolittle 2” and “I Love You, Man,” originally purchased the property in 1994, and is asking $3.695 million for the mid-century modern home.

Designed by architect Matthew Leizer in 1962 and later featured in a photography spread by esteemed photojournalist Julius Shulman, the property had languished mightily for a number of years before being purchased by Levin, who saw great potential in the mid-century offering that backs Rustic Canyon Park. With the help of architect Mark Mack, the once battered post-and-beam home was revitalized.

Originally hired to remodel only the kitchen, Mack was eventually tasked with the home’s entire renovation, and did so while respecting Leizer’s original floor plans and style. The previous, L-shape floor plan was replaced with a U-shape design that included floor-to-ceiling glass-lined corridors that open the home to the backyard and pool, while the interior received a much needed facelift. In the late 90’s, following the blessed union of Levin and Emerson, the couple commissioned the addition of a second-story pavilion to accommodate their children.

Today, the property offers nearly 4,450-square-feet of living space and a total of six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. Both the interior and exterior of the home has Emerson’s designer stamp, with a fair use bright color, ornate-retro furniture and flair found throughout the home. It includes an open and vibrant kitchen, library, playroom and a hybrid living room-dining area that overlooks the pool, while adjacent to the rear garden is a private studio and a raised patio that features a nifty vintage chiminea.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s 115-year-old Heller House Lists in Chicago

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Proving once again that the collective works of Frank Lloyd Wright will continue to stand the test of time is the celebrated architect’s Isidore H. Heller House in Chicago, Illinois. The 115-year-old Hyde Park residence, which has made its way onto the market in recent days with a price tag of $2.5 million, is still as stunning as ever – and serves as one of the first examples of Wright’s gradual shifting away from the ideology of his mentor and, Louis Sullivan, an influential architect who many credit as the “father of modernism.”

Built in 1897, the Heller House is noted for its rectangular design, which incorporates Indiana limestone and yellow Roman brick that add to the geometric form of property’s exterior. Inside, the home offers some 6,100-square-feet of living space spread over three floors and 16 rooms, including a total of seven bedrooms and four baths, formal dining room and great room. Rows of spectacular stained glass windows can be found throughout the home, including a prominent grouping that runs parallel to a hand carved oak staircase.

Other features and amenities include a working elevator and four fireplaces; however, perhaps the defining characteristic of the Heller House, as noted by realtor Diane Silverman, is Wright’s use of vaulted ceilings inside the home. “This house has very large rooms with high ceilings, which isn’t always the case with Frank Lloyd Wright houses,” Silverman told The Huffington Post, noting that it represents a stark contrast to another of Wright’s Chicago constructs, the Frederick C. Robie House, which, “has very low ceilings.”

The listing is presented by Diane Silverman of Urban Search Realty.


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Daily Dream Home – Sea Shell Residence

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An impressive 7,500 square foot residential construction plays today’s dream home role. Named the Sea Shell Residence, the bright villa occupies a lot on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, ensuring a wonderful surrounding environment that only accentuates the comfort and stress-free lifestyle of its inhabitants. With a stunning interior design, filled with interesting details, the house is part of studio Lanciano Design‘s portfolio. Besides designing the interiors, the studio also created all the lighting fixtures in the residence, completing the spaces with the perfect amount of light placed in the perfect spaces.

Based on the concept of an open living spaces, the elegant residence welcomes owners and guests with a fascinating collection of living, entertaining and private spaces, both indoors and outdoors. Imitating the color palette found outside, the interiors were designed to convey a peaceful feeling. The unconventional kitchen and dining areas were especially designed to be the entertaining nook of the house. Everything else, you’ll have to admire for yourself in the photos below.