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February 2016

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Famous Big Lebowski House Donated to LACMA

Feb 29, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) just got a really cool donation in the form of a John Lautner-designed house and property that is estimated to be worth over $40 million. If the mansion looks familiar to you, it’s probably because the property starred in 1998’s The Big Lebowski as porn king Jackie Treehorn’s pad. ... Read More

Conrad Black’s Famed Toronto Mansion on the Market for the First Time

Feb 24, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Toronto, the mansion at 26 Park Lane Circle has entertained plenty of famous figures like Richard Nixon, Margaret Thatcher, The Duke of Edinburgh and Sir Elton John. ... Read More

Savoir & Christian Lacroix’s Creative Director Go to Bed

Feb 23, 2016  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Savoir Beds has teamed up with Sacha Walckhoff, the Creative Director for Christian Lacroix, for a new bed set covered in Alcantara fabric. Walckhoff is known for extravagant haute couture and this design reflects his flair for drama. ... Read More

The Reincarnation of a Church

Feb 16, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Refurbishing old homes is pretty standard in the real estate business now, but sometimes history can get glossed over in the process. To combat that, adaptive reuse projects have been growing in popularity.... Read More

This $28M Penthouse Twists and Turns

Feb 8, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

If you’re in the market for a penthouse in Miami, you may want to take a look at this $28 million, two-story home in the Coconut Grove neighborhood. Found in the south tower of the Grove at Grand Bay, the unit has five bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and one half, two staff rooms, a spa, gym and a media room. Not only is this the last residence available for purchase within the project's two buildings, it also comes with a rooftop pool and garden that gives great views of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline.... Read More

This House Manipulates Sound Waves

Feb 3, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Found in Amagansett, New York, the Elizabeth II home from Bates Masi Architects was built with acoustics in mind. Each material used was chosen for how they would manipulate and enhance the structure’s interior, characterized by parallel walls that give privacy and insulate the house from the town noise outside.... Read More

This Treehouse-Inspired Home Brings Grass Inside

Feb 1, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Surrounded by rain trees in a residential area of Singapore, The House at Trevose Place stands out from its suburban neighbors. A D Lab architecture firm used nature as inspiration and designed the home in a very treehouse-like fashion. Its highlight is its use of grass, which can be found on every level and even extends into some living spaces.... Read More