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ESSEX, MA | $2,495,000
A “one-of-a-kind” salwater compound sited on 13+ private acres with panoramic views of the Essex River and Great Marsh. The property is comprised of a main house and 2 additional cottages. Private dock on Hardy Creek with direct access to the Essex River and ocean.
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IPSWICH, MA | $1,995,000
Rare opportunity! Custom luxury home with generous living space with 4 bedrooms and multiple suites. Chef 's kitchen, soaring ceilings and a wall of glass. This spectacular property includes a large detached guesthouse with 2 levels of heated garage space and TONS of parking. Perfect for car collector, studio space, etc. This private location is set on a knoll, abuts acres of protected conservation lands, and is close to the Ipswich River and town landing.
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77 Towhee Lane, Orleans
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This 2.5-acre estate boasts approximately 345 feet of saltwater frontage directly on Pleasant Bay, with access to the Atlantic Ocean, and showcases 180degree breathtaking views of Pleasant Bay and beyond. This compound features 3 unique buildings, an approximately 7,000-square-foot main house, a guest cottage with pool, and a boat house. This home contains the finest in craftsmanship and impeccable attention to detail. Designed and professionally manicured landscaping with multi-level stone walls and gardens makes this property look magazine worthy. A truly unique family compound where memories will be created for a lifetime.
2.5-acre estate boasts approximately 345 feet of saltwater frontage directly on Pleasant Bay, with access to the Atlantic Ocean, and showcases 180degree breathtaking views of Pleasant Bay and beyond. This compound features 3 unique buildings, an approximately 7,000-square-foot main house, a guest cottage with pool, and a boat house. This home contains the finest in craftsmanship and impeccable attention to detail. Designed and professionally manicured landscaping with multi-level stone walls and gardens makes this property look magazine worthy. A truly unique family compound where memories will be created for a lifetime.
Art & History in West Cambridge
By Jamie Yoos
TExperience the ultimate blend of classic and contemporary in this lavish West Cambridge estate.
ucked away on one of West Cambridge’s most distinguished streets, just moments from the cultural and academic heart of Harvard Square and the scenic beauty of the Charles River, 55 Fayerweather Street is a residence of rare distinction. The exceptional 7-bedroom estate on our cover is the product of the award-winning, Boston-based design firm, Stern McCafferty, showcasing a contemporary art gallery aesthetic fused with the timeless elegance of a 19thcentury Georgian Revival estate.
Originally constructed in 1905, the stately brick façade now meets a bold Cor-Ten steel addition of warm and earthy tones, serving as the perfect complement. Inside, the interiors achieve a pristine balance between historic elegance and modern minimalism. “Beautifully renovated to an exceptional standard, this timeless family home offers a perfect
blend of elegance, sophistication, and simplicity,” says Gail Roberts, listing agent.
"The goal was to make a practical house for a family of six, one that would be simple and modern enough to showcase their art," says designer Stern McCafferty. “The rooms were streamlined and brightened with a neutral palette and contemporary architectural details such as glass balustrades.” The most dramatic upgrade to the home was the 2-story addition, which houses the gourmet kitchen with stone countertops and Bulthaup custom cabinetry, a breakfast room, and family area on the ground floor, and the master suite on the upper level.
“A stunning mix of traditional New England charm with a contemporary flair, the home’s centerpiece is the grand foyer staircase, which gracefully opens to a mezzanine art gallery above — a favorite feature that sets the tone for the home’s
refined yet inviting character,” says Roberts. “There is quiet drama and enduring style.”
An artfully landscaped sanctuary envelops the home. Verdant gardens, a vine-draped pergola, and serene patios are designed for quiet reflection as well as lively entertaining. A multi-purpose sport court offers recreational versatility in a private, beautifully green setting. The 2-story addition boasts a Cor-Ten steel exterior, inspired by the owners’ collection of Donald Judd works in the same material. The material changes color over time due to exposure to the elements, adding a sense of ever-changing character. Every element of this property, listed by Gail Roberts and Ed Feijo (Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team) has been carefully conceived with an eye for design integrity, practicality, and sophistication, making 55 Fayerweather Street a truly one-of-a-kind offering. Priced at $18,000,000.
12 Reservoir Street
Cambridge
An extraordinary opportunity to own a legacy estate set on over an acre of artfully landscaped grounds, just one mile from Harvard. Here, the gardens transform with the seasons, offering an ever-changing tapestry of color, texture, and botanical variety. This remarkable property offers a rare combination of privacy, luxury, and timeless beauty in one of the area’s most sought-after locations. The stately main residence, circa 1877, features 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, and 2 half baths. Wrapped in an 80-foot porch, the home overlooks a heated swimming pool, meandering stone pathways, and vibrant seasonal gardens. $35,000,000 Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team, Coldwell Banker Realty, G. 617.844.2712 / E. 617.780.4354 Gail@GailRoberts.com / Ed.feijo@cbrealty.com / GailRoberts.com
- Moroccan Villa
2855 Oak Knoll Drive Diamond Bar, California
Sprawling custom estate set behind the guard gates of The Country, a high-security community offering the utmost privacy for the most discerning buyer. With 6 bedrooms including dual primary suites, 7 baths and at just over 10,000 square feet, this home is the ideal family compound or entertainer’s retreat. Features include a putting green, outdoor stage, koi pond, traditional Japanese dining room, custom woodpaneled study, billiards/game room, infinity edge pool and spa with sunken loungers, and a detached pool house with a dry and wet sauna. Set in one of the premier gated communities of Southern California, this estate melds expert modern craftsmanship with Mediterranean flare.
$8,498,000
9669 Oak Pass Road Beverly Hills, California
9696 Antelope Road Beverly Hills Post Office, California
Owner is open to carrying first Trust Deed financing. This enchanting Mediterranean estate is nestled within a serene, private neighborhood and surrounded by lush greenery and stunning natural scenery. Set on a nearly 1-acre corner lot, the property boasts expansive lawns framed by majestic palm trees, offering a private, resort-like ambiance. The estate features 8 bedrooms, 11 baths, a formal living room, den, and dining room. The northern wing, newly built in 2019, includes 3 bedrooms upstairs, a living room, kitchenette, and a private entrance, making it ideal for use as a guesthouse, office, studio, or staff quarters. The southern wing features 4 ground-floor bedrooms, with the primary suite offering his and hers baths and 2 walk-in closets. www.9696-anteloperoad.com
$6,495,000
1924 Sunset Plaza Drive Los Angeles, California
$19,980,000
Owner is open to carrying first Trust Deed financing. This unique, gated compound on Oak Pass Road is surrounded by mature trees and mountain views, like living in the countryside. Brand-new approximately 10,000- to 11,000-square-foot Cape Cod home, plus a 2,000-square-foot, 1-bedroom, 2-bath guesthouse. Room for a tennis/pickleball court. Multiple garages, soaring ceilings, a massive living room and family room off the gourmet kitchen, enormous office/library/game room, walls of glass and natural light. Spectacular primary suite with his and hers baths and adjacent nursery/sitting room. Additional 5 en suite bedrooms with the option for additional bedrooms downstairs in a flexible space presently an entertainment retreat. Enormous resort-size pool and large yard. www.9669-oakpassroad.com
Impeccable Sunset Strip modern home with unobstructed views, minutes from storied L.A. nightlife and tucked away on a 4-home private drive directly off of Sunset Plaza. Enter to a grand main level with sliding walls of glass and a family room with a walllength fireplace and glass wine cabinet. Fully remodeled from the ground up with imported stone, custom appliances and fixtures, this is an entertainer’s paradise. Four en suite bedrooms, 5 baths, a chef’s kitchen, home theater and more. Enjoy the 1,000-square-foot rooftop deck with a luxurious outdoor kitchen and take in the lights of L.A. The sprawling outdoor area boasts an oversized infinity pool and spa, as well as a wet bar and outdoor TV, all backdropped by jetliner views stretching from downtown L.A. to Catalina Island. www.1924sunsetplazadr.com
$8,195,000 SOLD
Villa Aquamaris Bora Bora
After years of development and construction by visionary designer and builder Guy Parent, this phenomenal estate is now complete and offered for sale, including all custom imported furnishings, and ready for immediate occupancy. Completely unique and never to be duplicated in French Polynesia, the estate offers the most discriminating buyer an unmatched lifestyle in what is considered by many the most beautiful location on Earth. Sited on over 4 acres stretching from the open ocean to the famed Bora Bora lagoon, and a front entrance accessible by a unique private waterway, the breathtaking villa features 7 magnificent suites, a spa, indoor pool, theater, bar, library, and what is, at 92,000 gallons, the largest private aquarium in the world! The separate staff house has 4 bedrooms with individual baths, a kitchen and salon, as well as an additional apartment for the manager with 2 rooms, a full bath, laundry room and salon kitchen. Other features include a 74-foot-long infinity pool with swim-up bar, a massive sundeck, and beach bar, all surrounded by lush gardens and towering palm trees. A haven of peace and beauty like nowhere else on the globe. www.thehjc.com/listings/villa-aquamaris-bora-bora/
1626 Derringer Lane Diamond Bar, California
$39,000,000
Boca De Canon Lane Los Angeles, California
Spectacular European villa within The Country, a highly secure community with the utmost privacy. The home boasts a grand entryway to the foyer, highlighting a magnificent staircase. Features of the home include dual master suites, an elevator, wine cellar, home theater, dry sauna and gym, all situated on over 2 flat acres. This property offers 8 bedrooms, 10 baths and many unique amenities, including a tennis court, pool and spa, children’s playground, subterranean parking for 8-10 cars, a library and an entertainer’s kitchen with double ranges, double dishwashers and a center island www.1626derringer.com/tour
$8,980,000
This fabulous estate property is beautifully poised behind towering trees on picturesque Boca de Canon Lane in prime Brentwood. Completely redesigned and remodeled with the finest of finishes. A spectacular open floor plan features a massive great room boasting soaring ceilings and majestic beams. The chef’s kitchen is enormous, designed for major entertaining, and features a huge pantry. Indoor and outdoor living at its absolute finest as walls of glass open to flat grassy yards, lush grounds and a charming stone waterfall flowing down to a phenomenal swimmer’s pool, a second grassy yard and enchanting guesthouse. The magnificent grounds include a vineyard, imposing hedges, stone walls, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, batting cage and so much more.
$15,000,000
Rancho Royale
Rancho Royale is an iconic equestrian estate with a 4-bedroom main house and 8 rentals, including a 4-bedroom home, two 2-bedroom homes, three 1-bedroom mobile homes and an apartment. Horse facilities include multiple barns and sheds, 20 covered corrals, 3 covered turnout pens, 4 arenas, 2 round pens, hay and equipment barns, offices, tack rooms and a Priefert panel walker. $7,890,000
Nora Davis, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty O: 805.207.6177
Nora@OjaiValleyEstates.com
Ojai
Ojai
This approximately 6,000-square-foot, sophisticated country estate in the Persimmon Hill community sits on 5-plus gated acres, surrounded by mature trees and landscaping, offering privacy just steps from downtown Ojai. An extensive remodel completed in 2023 included luxury finishes throughout. Other features include 4 fireplaces, a wine cellar, tasting room, library and 2 primary suites.
Nora Davis, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
O: 805.207.6177
Nora@OjaiValleyEstates.com
Royal Oaks
25305 Prado De La Felicidad
Introducing Villa Bellezza, the best value opportunity in the prestigious double guard-gated Estates at The Oaks. This architectural triumph was commissioned by a visionary owner and brought to life by world-renowned architect William Hablinski. This bespoke Italianate villa exemplifies the pinnacle of design, craftsmanship, and sophistication. This estate stands proudly at the summit offering sweeping panoramic vistas. $16,995,000
Andrew Manning & Chris Lucibello, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties LIC#:00941825 / A: 818.380.2147 / andrew@andrewmanning.com / LIC#:01885864 / C: 818.554.9798 / chris@chrislucibello.com
Calabasas
The Hart-Jacobs Residence, 1923
Modern Restoration/Expansion by Gene Farkas
107 Fremont Place, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Historic Fremont Place Gated Neighborhood
Approx. 1.5-acre site
17,000 s.f.
7 Bedrooms, 12 baths
Grand Ballroom
Multi-car garage
Guesthouse and Gatehouse
Period-accurate details
Commenced in 1923 & as new as today $19,850,000.
Gordon Newsom 310.486.0156
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The Textures Shaping Luxury Interiors This Fall IN TOUCH:
From opulent seating to old-world wall finishes, designers are emphasizing comfort this fall by crafting multi-sensory experiences through texture.
Raw Materials
By Kassandra Burr
Layered Textures
Departing from cold and impersonal interiors, designers are now gravitating toward cozy rooms and comfortable furnishings, layering different textures to create inviting, lived-in spaces.
Luxury materials and artisanal, handcrafted pieces are increasingly being incorporated into these designs as quiet luxury prevails. “Velvet is my go-to because of its plush feel and visual depth,” says Raleighbased designer, Tula Summerford. “It’s both luxurious and comfortable.”
Pairing warm and soft materials, like wool or boucle, with cool and smooth materials, like silk, can also create layers of interest and enhance the sensory experience of a room.
Through the use of earth tones and organic textures, raw materials bring warmth and tactual variety to a design. “Earth tones bring warmth to a space while allowing the neutral tones to connect with the other pieces of furniture,” shares Ten Plus Three co-founder and designer, Gonzalo Bueno. This can be seen in the firm’s recent design of a mountain home in Aspen, which combines raw materials and bespoke furniture to foster an inviting escape from the elements.
Featuring a stunning bronze chandelier by Irish artist, Niamh Barry, the great room mixes lustrous metals with organic materials to achieve a texturally rich space. Comprised of white bronze and movingui wood, a Vincent Dubourg organic table by Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery expertly blends metal and wood to bring a unique tactility to
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Contemporary seating and warm textures blend for a refined yet inviting living space.
the space and ground the design. Throughout the home, lavish materials, like shearling, goat hair, and Romo fabric, help craft a richly comfortable space.
A kitchen design by Park & Oak mixes Calacatta Borghini marble, brass elements, and custom beaded inset cabinetry to create a visually rich and dynamic space. “The hammered brass sink bowl at the coffee bar brings a tactile element that catches light beautifully,” notes designers and founders Christina Samatas and Renee DiSanto. “It’s the subtle layers of brass, marble, and painted wood that work together to create a beautiful, cozy, and livable space.”
Lacquer
The revival of this bold design trend draws on lacquer’s smooth and sexy finish to instantly elevate a space. Lacquered walls in moody hues evoke a sense of sophisticated luxury while adding drama to a room. Intimate areas feel cozy, yet
elegant when painted in lacquer and are perfect for holing up in the cooler months.
Another fun way designers are incorporating lacquer? High-gloss pieces of furniture in punchy colors, which can serve as the focal point in a room or balance out softer, more muted design elements, like wood.
Textured Walls and Ceilings
Designers are tapping into texture to add depth and character to walls and ceilings. Textured wallpapers, like those made of grasscloth or flocked velvet, silk wallcoverings, and old-world wall finishes, like plaster and limewash, are having a moment in the design realm.
With its mineral-rich look, Venetian plaster — and its more subtle counterpart, Diamond plaster — is visually rich in texture and feels smooth to the touch. Limewash, on the other hand, leaves a chalky finish and adds depth to a space through tonal variation.
Wood Drenching
The design trend that feels like a warm embrace, wood drenching is capturing the imagination of designers seeking ways to add warmth and texture to a space. Enveloping a room in wood, this trend pairs wooden furniture and flooring with paneled walls and ceilings to achieve a seamless design.
Nailing this look entails choosing the right wood and balancing the design with other colors and textures. While light woods have recently dominated, darker woods, like walnut and oak, are making a comeback, favored for their warmth and richness. Designers are also mixing wood tones to create a varied, elevated look.
Photo by Aura Lake
Photo by Juliettes Interiors
Statement wallpaper transforms this powder room into a luxurious focal point.
Polished surfaces and rich hues create a sophisticated, high-end aesthetic.
Spirit of the Saguaros
Amid the mystic Arizona desert, where cacti soar sky-high, this modern home makes a striking statement of its own.
Aminimalist modern residence abuts the unspoiled expanses of Saguaro National Park, where towering cacti reach for the Arizona sky. Tucson-based
DUST Architects created an indooroutdoor home whose spirit is shaped by the gentle rhythms of this environment, as fragile as it is rugged. “The client grew up here, and the design provides an opportunity to reconnect to the landscape he loves,” explains DUST Architects principal Cade Hayes.
Tucson Mountain Retreat is both timeless and stateof-the-art, constructed of rammed earth, an ancient building material consisting of compacted soil, clay or stone whose striations result in a pleasing organic aesthetic. Hayes suggests this sustainable construction approach treats the site with reverence, driven by a desire to share, not exploit, the natural environment. “The house is nestled into the landscape, among two rock outcroppings and an arroyo, and is designed to let the geology define the living space,” says Hayes. He adds, “The design is pragmatic but imbued with poetry and art that elevates the living experience.”
The approach to the home consists of a sequence of compelling concrete cubes that guides inhabitants or guests to two separate entries. A square void defines the main entry— it ultimately leads to a formidable glass-andsteel pivot door—while a narrow slit marks a bedroom entry. “This is where the landscape
National Park
By Roger Grody
Rammed earth walls blend seamlessly with the surrounding desert, echoing the hues and textures
and architecture meet, creating a meditative experience that reinforces a connection to the landscape,” explains Hayes. The sleek-lined home invites, rather than obscures, the constantly-shifting desert light, opening virtually every space to surreal views of a land ruled by the towering saguaros. DUST Architects sought to showcase that environment, rather than imposing the residence on the landscape.
The 6,000-square-foot home’s profound connection to its natural setting is woven into every detail of the design. Large floor-to-ceiling glass panels provide desert panoramas, and when fully retracted, the tenuous border between inside and out is erased. A unique steel spiral staircase co-designed by Baltimore’s PI.KL Studio—the pattern was inspired by the prickly pear cactus—leads to a rooftop deck ideal for stargazing.
Floor-to-ceiling glass panels dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, framing sweeping views of towering saguaros.
MANALAPAN, FL
MLS# RX-11062637 | $150,000,000
Jack Elkins, 561.247.2165
ORIENT, NY
MLS# 856176 | $4,250,000
Nicholas Planamento, 631.948.0143
BOSTON, MA
MLS# 73385390 | $2,795,000
Elizabeth Crowley, 617.797.8659 W. PALM BEACH, FL
MLS# RX-11110423 | $27,900,000 The Simpson Group Steve Simpson, 561.262.6263
MLS# 24099495 | $1,299,500 Ron Nettleton, 203.217.4979
NANTUCKET, MA
MLS# 91826 | $7,995,000 Ty Costa, 508.560.5160
NAPLES, FL
MLS# 225024500 | $2,975,000
Mitch Norgart, 239.404.7007 Elle Anderson, 239.227.5058
TRUMBULL, CT
MLS# 24106052 | $1,199,000 Scott Palma, 203.293.9389
Iconic Midcentury Masterpiece by FLW Legacy: Colorado Springs
This iconic 1951 midcentury modern residence by architect Elizabeth Wright Ingraham (granddaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright) sits on 1.5 acres with inspiring Pikes Peak views. It integrates stone, concrete, and wood throughout. Original elements have been beautifully preserved, honoring the home’s architectural heritage. A sprawling floor plan, private patios, and gardens invite year-round enjoyment. $1,200,000
Monica Shea, Monica Shea Real Estate Team | KW Aspire, C: 719.659.2613 / Monica@PeakHomeSearch.com
Southwest Elegance Meets Modern Luxury: Monument
On 2.5 private acres with commanding Pikes Peak views, this fully renovated estate offers over 5,000 square feet of refined living, including a chef’s kitchen, soaring great room, luxurious primary retreat, and a walkout level with a theater, steam sauna, and wet bar. Enjoy remarkable outdoor living with walled courtyards, a playground, and wraparound deck with a wood-fired pizza oven. Under 45 minutes to Denver. $1,390,000
Monica Shea, Monica Shea Real Estate Team | KW Aspire, C: 719.659.2613 / Monica@PeakHomeSearch.com
Aspen, Colorado
This beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home is directly across the street from the park-like setting at the Aspen Historical Society. The 6,366-square-foot residence blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. Enjoy the best of Aspen with easy access to downtown, as well as proximity to the Benedict Music Tent and Aspen Institute. $28,950,000
Snowmass Village, Colorado
Grand Penthouse West combines residential comfort and unrivaled amenities at the Cirque Viceroy. The 4-bedroom, 4-bath residence is the ultimate luxury alpine retreat where each guest room enjoys a unique view of the ski trails and surrounding village. Located steps away from the Assay Hill ski lift for a true ski in/ski out experience and access to stunning hikes and mountain biking. $13,950,000
Aspen, Colorado
Experience the ultimate in mountain living with this fully remodeled, luxury downtown Aspen condo — ideally located at the base of Aspen Mountain with true ski-in/ski-out access. Enjoy year-round convenience just steps from Aspen’s world-class shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Additional amenities include access to a heated pool and spa, as well as off-street parking. $7,950,000
Aspen, Colorado
This exquisitely custom-built, 7-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of sophisticated design in a beautiful mountain setting, modern amenities, and walkable convenience. Finished in 2020, the residence spans over 4,300 square feet of heated living space with multiple terraces and an oversized 1-car garage. Just steps from the Aspen Music Tent, Aspen Institute, and Rio Grande Trail. $20,500,000
This stunning custom-built estate is nestled in an exclusive gated community offering the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and outdoor adventure. Set on 5 expansive acres, this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offers panoramic views from every angle, whether you’re relaxing in the media room, unwinding in the private sauna, or hosting guests in your chef-inspired kitchen and spacious living areas. $4,288,000 Beth Duke, Coldwell Banker The Falls Real Estate, C: 406.868.6153 / beth@thefallsmt.com
Iconic Laurelhurst Waterfront: Seattle
Exceptional signature Laurelhurst estate with 155 feet of Lake Washington waterfront on 1.17 acres! 6,488-square-foot home with an atrium entry built around a standing granite monolith with custom barrel ceilings and walls of windows capturing panoramic views of the sparkling waters, Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains and Lake Washington. Features 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and a 95-foot private dock. MLS# 2382870 $11,000,000
Bryan Loveless, Windermere Real Estate NE, C: 425.968.8181 / BryanLoveless@Windermere.com
Kirkland’s Gold Coast Waterfront: Kirkland
Magnificent home with 99 feet of sought-after Lake Washington waterfront on renowned Lake Avenue West. Rare opportunity to acquire one of the widest lots on Kirkland’s most coveted street. Enjoy sweeping views of Lake Washington, Bellevue and Seattle skylines, SR-520 floating bridge, Mt. Rainier and the Olympics. Property includes a 2,780-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 2.25-bath home. MLS# 2402988 & 2407023 $9,000,000
Bryan Loveless, Windermere Real Estate NE, C: 425.968.8181 / BryanLoveless@Windermere.com
Harnessing the beauty and intelligence of mycelium to create sculptural, sustainable spaces that nourish the senses and tread lightly on the earth.
Aquiet revolution is taking root—quite literally.
Mycelium, the intricate, fibrous root structure of fungi, is emerging as one of the most sustainable and sensorially compelling materials in contemporary architecture and design. What is mycelium? “It’s the root of the fungus,” explains Stefano Babbini, CEO of Mogu, an Italian firm that transforms mycelium into artisanal flooring and acoustic surfaces. “If the mushroom is the apple,” he says, “the mycelium is the apple tree.” Beneath forest floors, this subterranean network pulses with information and nutrients. Now, its strength and sculptural versatility are being brought above ground—lending interior spaces a tactile, living quality, all with echoes of classical stonework.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, mycelium’s ecological intelligence is just as compelling. Grown from agricultural waste—sawdust, hemp, corn husks—it thrives without synthetic binders or high heat. Instead, it self-assembles, secreting enzymes that break down organic matter and
weaving it into dense, resilient forms. The result?
A material that is not only lightweight and naturally flame-retardant, but also non-toxic, biodegradable, and virtually emission-free. Mycelium offers a circular alternative to traditional construction— born from waste, shaped with minimal energy, and returned harmlessly to the earth.
Lighting That Heals The Room
Conceived by award-winning biodesigner Danielle Trofe, MushLume Lighting is grown, not built, from a blend of mycelium and hemp. “Our lampshades are grown using a living organism,” she explains. “In just a few days, the mycelium forms a dense, fibrous network that binds to the hemp, solidifying inside custom molds.” Once dried and heated, each fixture becomes an ethereal, biophilic centerpiece—understated, yet entirely unique.
Trofe’s In Stillness collection, which debuted at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in Spring of 2025, features four modular designs—adaptable as ceiling or wall fixtures. With softly diffused light and inherent
Mycelium and hemp blends organic artistry with sustainable innovation.
acoustic dampening, Mushlume fixtures are transformative for emotional wellbeing as much as space. “When we are in stillness, we quiet our minds and open our hearts,” says Trofe. “In stillness, the noise is turned down and our focus enhances to see, feel, and ultimately, to just be.”
These lights are now found in leading hospitality spaces, including the Calgary’s Westley Hotel and 1 Hotel: Brooklyn Bridge, where Hemi Pendants float in serene clusters above commu-
Courtesy of MushLume Lighting; B ottom photo Courtesy of Kamilla Csegzi
nal spaces. Designed to last for decades, MushLume lights also support flexibility—allowing spaces to evolve with their occupants over time. “When the product is at the end of its lifecycle, it can safely return to the Earth, adding nutrients back to the soil,” says Trofe.
Living Concrete
For architect and artist Kamilla Csegzi, mycelium functions both as a material and a co-creator. “I try to give up part of the creative control to co-create with nature,” she says. Based in New York City, Csegzi’s practice spans architecture, installation, and object design, all based in natural systems of change: evaporation, decay, sedimentation, growth.
One recent work—the Ephemeral Table, created in collaboration with design firm Fefostudio—features a sculptural mycelium base inset with openings designed to cradle custom glassware. Debuted at New York’s Collectible Design Fair, the piece is a dialogue between forest and city: part fallen birch trunk, part weathered concrete. Csegzi’s palette of prismatic forms, triangle, circle, square, ties the organic material to intentional geometry.
Her mycelium furniture evokes monumental concrete or Brutalist forms— sharp, monolithic, elemental. Yet within these solid forms, there’s unpredictability: Organic bulges interrupt crisp corners; stray textures hint at underground activity.
Growing A Pavilion
The Growing Pavilion, conceived by designer Pascal Leboucq in collaboration with Lucas De Man and Eric Klarenbeek, is a popup performance venue that has been featured at Dutch Design Week and Almere Floriade. Built entirely from biobased materials—timber, hemp, cattail, cotton, and mushroom mycelium—the Growing Pavilion offers a compelling vision for the transition to a regenerative and circular world.
The walls were grown—each mycelium panel supported by a wooden frame and sealed with a waterproof coating inspired by Mayan technology. “With every biobased material that we used, we showed the natural raw material as much as possible,” said Leboucq. The result was not only structurally sound and acoustically insulative, but also entirely reusable. Once disassembled, the components could be composted, repurposed, or regrown.
The pavilion’s curved silhouette, pale tones, and porous textures are reminiscent of eroded limestone or the ruins of a Hellenistic temple. “The stains and the natural growing texture of the mycelium is beautiful—forming a kind of organic skin instead of an evenly white wall.”
Walls That Breathe
For Mogu co-founder Maurizio Montalti, fungi are not resources to be harvested, but collaborators. “A leading partner, very tiny,” he says, “but one you are in dynamic conversation with.” By growing mycelium on organic waste like textile scraps or crop residues, Mogu creates acoustic panels as well as floor and wall tiles that are biodegradable, durable, and visually distinct.
The Mogu Acoustic collection includes sculptural wall modules like Wave, Field, and Kite, each designed to enhance both sound and atmosphere. Wave evokes snowy hillsides, soft and quiet; Field resembles aerial farmland, with subtle ridges recalling seed lines; Kite plays with geometric folds and light, forming sculptural shadows across velvety surfaces. The panels interlock in shifting patterns, creating walls that seem to breathe.
Pavilion’s
“I love the fact that the actual ‘final’ look, textures are somewhat unpredictable,” Csegzi explains. “Especially when the substrate is a mix of different kinds of elements.” That substrate often includes waste collected from local flower shops, coffee roasters, or nearby parks—creating pieces that are imbued with a sense of place and temporality.
Mogu’s floor tiles combine a strong mycelium core with plant-based resins embedded with natural pigments—coffee grounds, seaweed, even clam shells—creating subtly marbled surfaces with surprising warmth and strength.
As governments and consumers call for stricter ecological standards, and as the true costs of industrial materials become impossible to ignore, mycelium offers something radical: the possibility of luxury that leaves no trace. “Nothing is created or destroyed,” says Mogu CEO Stefano Babbini. “Everything transforms.”
Architect Kamilla Csegzi’s sculptural mycelium furniture blurs the line between organic growth and architectural geometry.
325 Farmington Drive: Charlottesville
Tucked at the end of a private drive and adjacent to Farmington’s golf course, this exceptional 6-bedroom estate offers a rare opportunity in one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most coveted neighborhoods. Completely reimagined and expanded in 2018, the home is turnkey and impeccably appointed, featuring a professionally curated interior and a seamless blend of expansive and intimate living spaces. $6,995,000
Court Nexsen, C: 646.660.0700 / McLean Faulconer Inc.
3392 Edgemont Farm: North Garden
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is this Palladian-inspired masterpiece called Edgemont. Surrounded by 572 acres of rolling Virginia farmland, with the Hardware River running through the lush fields, is a home whose design is reputed to be the only remaining private residence attributed to Thomas Jefferson. Complete with a tennis court, pool, pool house, and guesthouses. $12,500,000
Court Nexsen, C: 646.660.0700 / McLean Faulconer Inc.
Spring Valley Sophistication - New Construction - Will Be Built For You
Washington, D.C.
Located in the sought-after Spring Valley neighborhood of upper Northwest Washington, D.C., this to-be-built, 7-bedroom, 8.5-bath residence by award-winning Cafritz Builders is situated on a rare 7,037-square-foot premium corner lot. With over 7,400 square feet across 4 levels, the home offers a blend of classic architectural character and modern functionality bathed in natural light. Includes a backyard with ample space for a pool or outdoor entertaining. https://4817rodmanstnw.com/ $6,495,000
Nicholas Dunstan & Abigail Paulsen — Coldwell Banker Realty
Explore a community where nature, tradition, and timeless sea island living come together — and fi nd your forever home at Kiawah River.
LIGHT-FILLED LIVING EMBRACED BY NATURE’S SERENITY
At 6045 Honey Hole Haven, the peaceful setting of Kiawah River blends seamlessly with refined craftsmanship and spacious, light-filled living areas.
MODERN COMFORT MEETS CLASSIC LOWCOUNTRY STYLE
9017 Stern Alley o ers distinctive Lowcountry living, where timeless architecture, lush native landscapes, and serene porches create a harmonious connection to nature and coastal beauty.
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME BY THE WATER’S EDGE
Choose a homesite and design a home where every window frames the wonders of the sea island.
79 Trailing Vine Way
$8,495,000
108 Salthouse Lane
$11,995,000
Discover the quiet side of luxury — Kiawah Island, where nature is untouched & the pace is exactly what you’ve been craving.
5210 Southern Pines
$3,499,999
Waterfront dining, championship golf, miles of beach, tidal creeks & nature trails –A just 30 minutes from vibrant downtown Charleston, with its award-winning restaurants, art galleries & thriving cultural scene.
3560 Shipwatch Road
$3,150,000
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MOUNTAIN HOMES
$79,000,000
1011 Ute Avenue, Aspen, Colorado
Mandy Welgos – Sotheby's International Realty
$75,000,000
401 Carroll Drive, Aspen, Colorado
Chris Klug – Sotheby's International Realty
$72,500,000
5155 E Canyon Road, Morgan, Utah
Sam Sanders – Swan Land Company
$65,000,000
15400 Gros Ventre Trail, Kelly, Wyoming
Latham Jenkins – Live Water Properties LLC
$58,500,000
1310 Red Butte Drive, Aspen, Colorado
Chris Souki – Compass
$45,000,000
395 E Reds Road, Aspen, Colorado
Lane Johnson & Steven Shane - Compass
$38,000,000
9 & 17 Ullr Way, Aspen, Colorado
Carrie Wells - Coldwell Banker Realty
$36,000,000
120 Running Mare Road, Woody Creek, Colorado
Layne Shea & Michelle Shea – Douglas Elliman
$31,500,000
542 Carroll Drive, Aspen, Colorado
Christine Rueggeberg – Coldwell Banker Realty
$29,500,000
411 Pearl Court, Aspen, Colorado
Lane Johnson & Steven Shane - Compass
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15 Greenridge Way: Newnan
Located in an upscale golf community, this beautiful 3-sided brick home boasts a 2-car, side-entry garage and a large owner’s suite on the main level with a large walk-in closet $724,900
Roberto Cortez, 404.513.2477
115 Edgewood Parkway: Fayetteville
Remarkable custom-built home in Edgewater Subdivision over a full unfinished terrace level. This 4-bedroom, 4-bath home is ideally located in a highly sought-after school district. $875,000
Anne Cocoles, 678.687.1979
150 Seals Road: Dallas
Custom ranch home with a fully finished terrace level located on 17.7 private wooded acres. Boasting 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, and a saltwater pool. $1,595,000
The Cosby Team, 678.731.6974
49 Cottonwood Road: Blairsville
Stunning 2-story home designed to capture breathtaking lake views with expansive windows in the great room that flood the space with natural light. Paradise in the North Georgia mountains. $839,900
Tonya Abercrombie, 706.669.9642
124 River Shoals Road: Ellijay
Furnished luxury mountain chalet is more than a home — it’s a lifestyle, an experience, and a rare investment opportunity rolled into one. $1,275,000
Tonya Abercrombie, 706.669.9642
430 Moccasin Gap Road: Jackson
Exquisite gated estate on 10.936 acres. Boasting a chef’s kitchen, 2 primary suites, and an outdoor oasis with an oversized deck, inground pool, and a pool house. $999,000
Kim Pritchard, 770.378.8400
794 Rutland Court: Lithonia
This custom estate home occupies a prime lot in the elegant community of Smoke Rise Farms. Enjoy lake views from multiple rooms. $1,498,000
Linda McIntosh, 404.988.1340
3074 Cascade Road SW: Atlanta
Step into classic sophistication in this sprawling 5-bedroom, 4.5bath residence, perfectly positioned on 1.5 level acres in Atlanta’s prestigious Cascade Heights. $874,000
Ryan Spikes, 678.320.4789
6614 Club View Court: Flowery Branch
Welcome to your ideal retreat just minutes from Lake Lanier, popular marinas, parks, golf courses, and the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp. $778,000
Jessica Frazer, 678.905.0480
2317 Crimson King Drive: Braselton
Indulge in the epitome of luxury living in this Craftsman masterpiece. The Pebble Tec saltwater heated pool with spa sets the stage for relaxing poolside elegance in your oasis. $1,295,000
Earl J. Coleman, 770.354.9888
5690 Rutland Trace: Lithonia
Exquisite 5-bedroom, 5-bath custom lakeview ranch in the prestigious and highly sought-after Smoke Rise Farms situated on nearly 1.5 acres of beautifully landscaped land. $779,000
Micah Fouskey, 678.406.8475
11084 Mount Carmel Road: Senoia
Breathtaking family estate custom-built in 2021 spanning over 18 acres of pristine, level land. With nearly half the acreage cleared, it is an idyllic setting. $1,989,600
Kay Fulp, 678.614.4877
One of the most epic sunset views in Rabun County will forever be yours when enjoyed from the shores of your own private island at 1 Burton Island. This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a water-accessonly property, in the heart of Lake Burton’s coveted big basin.
With 360-degree lake and mountain views and a Yellowstone-inspired rustic elegance, the 6,186± square foot lodge lends an entirely different perspective to lakefront living. Custom-crafted from reclaimed timbers, this trilevel home is replete with old-world characteristics and frontier charm, thanks to the unique nature of the many architectural elements and materials.
It’s the skillful incorporation of hand-hewn oak siding, Tennessee fieldstone, wide-plank rough-sawn oak floors, a dramatic cupola, flanking fireplace posts from a historic home, and a moose antler chandelier complete with a buckshot hole that gives this home its unique elegance. Unseen steel structural supports anchor the home with strength and character.
An elegant entry welcomes guests from both east and west coordinates, encompassing those beautiful views, and leads to the soaring great room. An open-riser staircase with reclaimed treads and flagstone flooring connects the three levels.
With five bedrooms and nine bathrooms, this property offers many opportunities and lavish entertainment possibilities. The Viking® six-burner range in the chef’s
kitchen, dual Bosch® dishwashers, refrigerator drawers, black soapstone countertops and sinks, and two pantries further contribute to this home’s hosting potential.
Each of the home’s five bedrooms offers unique views and details. With three walls of lake views, the private owner’s suite has a stone fireplace and a barn wood-clad vaulted ceiling. Two more guest rooms with private baths are on the main level, and upstairs, there’s a clever bunk room with baths at each end. A hidden pocket door easily separates the two spaces when needed. The library with a vaulted ceiling is currently styled as another bedroom.
On the terrace level, there’s a media room with a wall of bunk beds, a kitchenette, and a laundry room. A gym mirrors the upper-level bunk room and could easily be converted into separate bedrooms with individual baths. Expansive flagstone patios wrap the home and extend the hospitality footprint. Walking trails crisscross the island and lead to the two-story, two-stall covered boathouse, wharf and swim dock, and a putting green.
To ensure worry-free living on this island paradise, a selfcontained fire suppression system, copper-clad Kolbe® windows, antique terracotta tile, LiteTouch® lighting system, an extensive security system that can detect island intruders, 1GB fiber optic internet, slate roof, lightning rods, and a generator are part of this package.
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TULUM, MEXICO T U L U M , M E X I C O
AZULIK HOTEL BREAKS GROUND ON RESIDENCES
Located in close proximity to the prestigious AZULIK Hotel, the AZULIK Residences (apartment/condo style) is a space with an exclusive site. A place of encounter with the nature of the jungle and the residential point with the closest proximity to the Caribbean Sea in Tulum. The mystical land on which the residences are located keeps the ancestral legacy that makes it unique and at the same time coexists with access to services and facilities of the modern tourist area. The proximity to the location of AZULIK Tulum allows you to comfortably integrate regular visits to the hotel to participate in events, enjoy the amenities and turn it into an extension of the residences on an everyday basis.
Servicios
Torre III
Torre IV
A landmark of architectural and cultural significance, the Huntington Family Estate in San Marino, California, a Georgian Colonial mansion was originally commissioned by Henry E. Huntington for his family. Set on more than two landscaped acres, the estate offers over 10,000 square feet of refined interior space, seamlessly blending early 20th-century craftsmanship with enduring elegance. In addition to the main residence, the property includes a two-story guest house, a tennis court, a six-car garage, and a gated motor court—offering privacy, scale, and historical gravitas rarely seen in the current market. LISTED BY ORDER OF U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT. SALE IS SUBJECT TO COURT CONFIRMATION AND OVERBID. NEWLY PRICED $16,800,000
