From the category archives:
Known as the JAI House, this Lorcan O’Herlihy-designed home has appeared in Architectural Record, Robb Report, Italian Vogue, and British GQ, and banked a lot of rental revenue by serving as a location for commercials. But what may surprise you is that this home is located in Calabasas, CA. The three bedroom, three and half bath home is asking $2.95 million. Listed by Scott Patterson – Nourmand & Associates – Beverly Hills
It’s more of a sculpture than a dwelling. Taking cues from a Nautilus shell, the house is put together using ferrocement construction, a technique involving a frame of steel-reinforced chicken wire with a special two-inch-thick composite of concrete spread over it, resulting in a structure that’s earthquake-proof and maintenance-free.
The open concept inside the house is dominated by smooth surfaces, spiral stairs and natural plantings that makes the inhabitants feel like they’re living inside a snail who swallowed the entire contents of somebody’s back yard. While the house is surrounded on three sides by the bustling Mexico City, its West side (where most of its portal-style windows are located) has a breathtaking view of the mountains.
I mean. C’mon, it’s Versailles. In this special episode of OpenHouse, they bring us two exclusive home tours from Paris, France. They spent the day in Versailles and were able to tour through rooms and spaces generally closed to the public. They were given access to the dressing room of Louis XVI and the living quarters of Madame De Pompadour, the mistress of King Louis XV.
They have unprecedented footage of some of Versailles most famous rooms, including the renowned Hall of Mirrors. They also toured Chateau de Courances, a storied castle-like home about an hour outside of Paris, known for having one of the grandest gardens in France.
Award-winning designer Lori Dennis walks us through her latest eco-friendly project. This Hollywood Hills home is a mix of rustic and modern design elements that include floor to ceiling windows, a media room, showcase bar with a 200-bottle wine cellar, limestone floors and more. The property also boasts panoramic city and ocean views, epitomizing indoor/outdoor living.
This is a video of Frank Gehry talking about the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This video comes from a really great documentary on Gehry by Sidney Pollack titled “Sketches of Frank Gehry”. I am a fan of Frank’s work. It is unique and it’s kinda grown on me. Even if you’re not a Gehry fan, this is an interesting video to watch.
It doesn’t get much grander that Hearst Castle. If you’ve never been, you should make sure to get there one day. In the mean time, Hearst Castle’s museum director Hoyt Fields gives unprecedented access to spaces the public has never seen at media mogul William Randolph Hearst’s famous European-inspired estate in San Simeon, California. Exclusive looks include the private Archives near the iconic Roman Pool, and the renovated servants quarters in Casa Del Mar.
This one is interesting. You’ve probably not seen anything quite like it. The brief was simple: to build a house to retire to in order to grow old, entertain and enjoy the East Anglia landscape. The outcome was as unconventional as they come. A structure that has the ability to vary or connect the overall building’s composition and character according to season, weather or simply a desire to delight. Wallpaper* took a trip to the site to capture the physical phenomenon in the only medium that serves it justice – film.
This “one-of-a-kind” architectural masterpiece in La Jolla, California, is a unique trophy property designed by one of Architectural Digest’s Top 100 Designers. Set behind gates, and constructed from white polished concrete and floor-to-ceiling glass, this magnum opus suspends the boundaries of ordinary living and commands amazing uninterrupted views of the ocean, open sky and natural landscape. Resting high above Torrey Pines State Reserve, this 11,000-square-foot piece de resistance showcases 4 bedrooms and 6 baths, fabulous two level guest house and features private access to Black’s Beach. Impeccable design, unparalleled quality and paramount location make this property a true piece of art. Listed by Bob Hurwitz – Hurwitz James
In this video RISD president John Maeda narrates a visit to Philip Johnson’s Glass House in New Canaan, CT. Maeda shares his impressions and talks about how it relates to his thoughts on simplicity. They explore the site (there are actually several buildings on the property in addition to the Glass House), shot over a couple picture perfect spring days.
The video above is a graphic rendering/tour of Fallingwater. Fallingwater, also known as the Edgar J. Kaufmann Sr. Residence, is a house designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1934 in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The house was built partly over a waterfall in Bear Run at Rural Route 1 in the Mill Run section of Stewart Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains.
Hailed by Time magazine shortly after its completion as Wright’s “most beautiful job”, it is also listed among Smithsonian magazine’s Life List of 28 places “to visit before …it’s too late.”
