+House by superkül inc | architect is a dynamic project that reflects the Toronto-based firm’s commitment to home design excellence and sustainability. +House may just be the “healthiest home” in North America. Located in Mulmur, Ontario in Canada, +House is a four season residence built with anti-bacterial and fungal materials, such as cementitious blocks and natural clay plaster walls that required no chemical or paint finishing.... Read More
The Rockefeller architecture group, innovators behind the impressive Manhattan Beach Residence, are also behind the Bel Air Residence, a designer luxury home. The residential property is 8,200 square feet of contemporary space that fuses both indoor and outdoor living area. The architectural elements of this project were demanding, forcing the designers to merge both structural and landscaping visions.... Read More
The Setai Miami Beach, one of the Leading Hotels of the World and featuring luxury hotel suites that are some of the best in the country, is now offering stunning three bedroom oceanfront residences. The 2,558 square foot South Beach home features three baths, unparalleled views of the ocean, custom-made hotel furniture, stainless steel Miele and Subzero kitchen appliances, and polished teak flooring and accents.... Read More
From Schwartz and Architecture, the San Francisco designers behind the award-winning luxury accommodation Nineteenth Street Residence, also comes the Buena Vista Residence. The San Francisco Victorian, undoubtedly beautiful, had a limited kitchen area due to the property’s age. The architects at Schwartz were able to redesign the kitchen, allowing a more natural flow to occur within the home.... Read More
The Peace Pipe Path House, envisioned by the talented Mell Lawrence Architect team, won the 2001 AIA Austin Honor Award for its rustic, utilitarian elements. The group has won numerous design awards for their work on residential and commercial projects throughout Texas. Most recently, their Baylor Street House won the 25th Annual AIA Homes Tour award in 2011.... Read More
Frank Gehry, the world renowned, Pritzker Award winning architect has astonished the masses for years with his iconic designs. He has once again amazed us with his technical ability in modern design with his first residential project in Asia, dubbed OPUS HONG KONG. This remarkable high-end residential building was unveiled last week by the innovative Hong Kong developer Swire Properties.... Read More
Turkish interior designer Tanju Özelgin recently completed work on the S House, located in Cubuklu Valley in Turkey. Özelgin’s work on the home represents a new trend occurring among residential designs in Turkey, which seem to be utilizing more and more contemporary elements and distancing itself from the country’s traditional roots. The Cubuklu Valley is home to a collection of modern houses; however, Özelgin’s work on the S House is setting a new standard for both designers and homeowners alike.... Read More
The Rockefeller architecture group is comprised of a team of talented interior and exterior designers that hail from across the United States. The group is responsible for some of the most attractive luxury accommodations on the West Coast. The work the group won the team “Project of the Year” at Los Angeles Downtown News’ 11th annual Downtowners of Distinction awards for the work done on their 940 2nd Street condo. The 940 2nd Street condo as well as the Banyan Drive Treehouse won the firm the AIA Long Beach/South Bay Honor Award for Excellence in Design.... Read More
If you ever find yourself in a town called Akureyri, Iceland, and happen to wonder across the bay, you may stumble upon a wood structure that nature could have easily constructed herself. Boasting unrestricted views of mountains to the north and south, Villa Lola is a uniquely formed, modern cabin built of low maintenance materials.... Read More
Joshua Aidlin and David Darling are the partners behind Aidlin Darling Design, renowned for their luxury accommodations. The gorgeous Vineyard Estate won the company the 2008 Chairman’s Award from the International Interior Design Association as well at the 2007 Merit Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects, among other honors. The beautiful 14,000 square foot home is located in Sonoma, California on 140 acres of land.... Read More
Twenty-Nine Design recently unveiled their latest architectural work, on a small residential plot in the city Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hijuana House is a two story luxury home developed using green design techniques. Built around mango trees, great care was taken during construction to leave the existing shrubbery on the site undisturbed.... Read More
An oceanfront estate at the Kuki'o Golf and Beach Club that originally listed at $9.75 million is going to auction in May. The minimum bid on the home is $3.995 million. For the bidder desirous to buy it now, the cost of that selection is $8.195 million.... Read More
Apr 25, 2012 | Contributor: Sara Cardoza | 3 Comments
Mell Lawrence Architects is an architecture firm located in Austin, Texas. In a quote regarding their vision, the firm stated, “Buildings need to work amazingly well. Ours do. They reflect a deep sense of place and life pattern. This is achieved by working hand-in-hand with our clients to design the space for the rituals and the physicality of each new structure’s use." Mell Lawrence’s projects range from luxury home additions, luxury apartments, studios and ranches, among other projects.... Read More
This is where you might go to get lost between the moon and New York City this summer! This West Village townhouse is among the best rentals available in one of the best areas of the town.... Read More
In the posh Colorado resort area of Aspen one-upmanship is the name of the game when it comes to luxury real estate. Now Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate Joshua & Co. has listed the largest ranch currently available for sale in the region for $41 million.... Read More
An exclusive oceanfront condominium located on Florida’s Singer Island in Palm Beach County will be sold with no reserve price and no minimum bid by Platinum Luxury Auctions on April 28, 2012. The lavish single-family residence is located at one of the island’s most prestigious addresses, One Singer Island Condominium, with only 15 residences in the building.... Read More
The first residential building in the world to bear the MISSONIHOME moniker, the interior design arm of the famed Italian fashion brand, has just been announced for Manila in 2015.... Read More
Before Beatles legend George Harrison died in November of 2001, he scooped up this palatial piece of Swiss real estate in the prestigious city of Montagnola, and it has just hit the market, according to Curbed.com.... Read More
The Residence Club at CostaBaja is a master planned luxury community of the CostaBaja Resort and Spa that is garnering interest from vacationers, second-home seekers, and investors with equal fervor.... Read More
Andres Remy Architect's Devoto House in Devoto, Argentina may have taken some critical thinking on the part of the architects to design and execute, but the result is an astounding urban dwelling.... Read More
Rachel "Bunny" Lowe Lambert Lloyd Mellon, the 101-year-old widow of philanthropist, art collector, thoroughbred racehorse owner/breeder and banking heir Paul Mellon, has listed her 27-acre estate at Antigua’s exclusive Mill Reef Club for $14.5 million via Christie’s International Real Estate. One of the Caribbean’s most prestigious properties, the estate has served as a retreat of “relaxed sophistication” for the Mellon family and close friends for the last six decades.... Read More
Mt. Vernon, a landmark 10,500-square-foot mansion that ranks as Dallas’ most impressive property, has been listed for sale via Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate Allie Beth Allman & Associates for $29.5 million. The 10-acre estate on White Rock Lake built in 1929 originally belonged to oilman H.L. Hunt, who was at one time the world's richest man and inspired the TV series Dallas.... Read More
Bark Design Architects seek "to define the line between inside and out; to negotiate the relationship between the internal and external environment; to contain, protect, house." This is clearly what they have done at "Glass House Mountain House," a newly finished project in Maleny, Australia.... Read More
Television personality and living legend Dick Clark has recently put his Malibu, California home on the market for $3.5 million, according to Trulia.com. The property sits on over 22 acres of land and features spectacular 360-degree views of the city of Los Angeles, Channel Islands, Pacific Ocean, Boney Mountains, and Serrano Valley.... Read More
CNN correspondent Anderson Cooper is always on the move, so its no surprise that he has put his New York City penthouse on the market for $3.75 million, reports the New York Post.... Read More
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is unloading his expansive mansion in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park for $29 million, according to Zillow.com. This luxury real estate offering contains 56,000 square feet of living space on eight acres with nine bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, five fireplaces, a guest house, pool, tennis court, three garages, and of course a regulation-sized basketball court.... Read More
An ultra-luxe ski chalet in the celebrity-infested Swiss resort town of Verbier has been listed for sale by Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate Spg Finest Properties for about $45 million.... Read More
This piece of Midtown real estate in the posh Place 57 building was reportedly purchased by Oprah's best friend Gayle King in 2008 for $7.1 million, according to Zillow.com, but was later said to actually be bought by Oprah herself.... Read More
If you're in the market for a gorgeous mansion in Los Angeles with stunning views and luxurious appointments, then Paula Abdul's Sherman Oaks home may be just the place for you...if you can look past a few unfavorable experiences here.... Read More
With their 14-month marriage coming to an abrupt end, Katy Perry and Russell Brand are starting to sell off their joint real estate, one being this Tribeca penthouse they bought just 18 months ago, according to the New York Post.... Read More
A stunning, historically important palazzo built for the famed Medici family in Tuscany is now being offered sale by an Italian affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate for about $38 million. The property, known as Tenuta Medicea, dates back to the 1500s when it was used as a residence by the famed clan.... Read More
It looks like Texas native Matthew McConaughey is heading back home. He supposedly made a recent real estate purchase on a 10,800-square-foot mansion in Austin to settle down with his fiancé Camila Alves and two young children Levi and Vida, according to Zillow.com.... Read More
For those of you looking to splurge on a vacation home, look no further. Have I found a place for you! Let’s just say, it is located in paradise, aka the French Riviera. Luxury does have its price, so for the 21 million Euros, which is nearly $28 million USD today, you shall receive a home fit for a princess, literally. “The owner is one of the most famous and beautiful princesses,” states Irina Alekseeva of Sadaka Exclusive Realty agent representing the majestic villa off the glorious Côte d'Azur.... Read More
The Mendham, New Jersey home of recently deceased superstar Whitney Houston has been off and on the market since its first appearance in 2009, but is currently on as a private listing.... Read More
Are you thinking this house looks familiar? Well if you watched The Osbournes on MTV then it should. The former residence of Ozzy and family now belongs to Christina Aguilera, but not for long since she put it on the market last March for $13.5 million.... Read More
Chelston, Bermuda’s most impressive estate originally constructed in 1939–1941 for California oil baron Carbon Petroleum Dubbs, has been listed for sale via Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate John Sinclair for $45 million.... Read More
Denise Rich is a very successful songwriter, socialite, heiress, ex-wife of Swiss financier Marc Rich, and now owner of the most expensive co-op currently on the real estate market in NYC, according to Zillow.com.... Read More
Gordon Ramsay has decided to leave his native London and come stateside, settling in this $6.75 million property in Bel Air, California, according to Curbed.com.... Read More
Stonehaven Manor is our pick of the month for a luxurious golfing residence in the southeast region of the U.S. This two-story English manor-styled house is so lavish that it is deserving of its own name.... Read More
Tennis legend Pete Sampras is looking for a buyer for his spacious Ventura County home, according to Curbed.com. He just built the house back in 2009 atop a 20-acre hill in Thousand Oaks, complete with seven bedrooms, twelve bathrooms, a poker room, pool, and of course, a tennis court in the backyard.... Read More
Villa Belvedere, a stunning waterfront estate in the affluent Marin County city of Belvedere, site of the 41st Marin Designer Showcase later this month, has been listed for sale at $45 million by Decker Bullock Sotheby's International Realty.... Read More
During her romance with the Duke of Westminster in the late 20s, fashion legend Coco Chanel received a piece of land by her lover near Monte Carlo.... Read More
Now that Lamar Odom is officially playing for the Dallas Mavericks, it came time to move out of Los Angeles and into a new Texas-size home. They decided on a spacious $7,500 a month rental at the W Dallas Victory Hotel & Residences, according to Curbed.com. The unit, which belongs to son of Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, comes complete with two bedrooms, two baths, outdoor patio space, pool table, and floor-to-ceiling windows to show off the amazing city views. It is reported that the hesitancy to buy perhaps stems from Odom's not so certain $8.2 million salary for next season.... Read More
Where celebrities live is very important to them. Their multi-million dollar real estate investments need to produce only the most lavish amenities that their money can buy;... Read More
Zermatt, the posh Swiss ski resort at the base of the Matterhorn, is beloved by A-listers for its low-key luxury. Not as plagued by paparazzi as some other ritzy winter escapes, it’s long been a favorite of celebs such as Madonna, the British royal family — William and Kate famously vacationed there — and Italy’s Agnelli clan.... Read More
JustLuxe is a luxury Web publication providing objective analysis and information to affluent consumers to assist with their decision making, such as chartering a yacht, purchasing a jet membership card, booking a luxury hotel, traveling to a specific destination, or buying real estate. Our writers conduct interviews with industry executives and leaders in their fields, analyze product offerings and review the Web sites of leading companies to ensure our readers have up-to-date data to make informed decisions. Consumers can find purveyors of fine luxury goods, services and travel solutions throughout the pages of JustLuxe via content or with our advertising partners. See our Best of Luxury high-end brands and partners.
Media Partners
Newsletter Sign-Up
Sign up for regular updates
on the latest luxury trends.
.jpg&w=100&h=100)
rss
