Dream Home
Dream homes – everybody has one. From cliff-side modern marvels to majestic traditional mansions and waterside homes with enviable views, a dream house has the elements to elevate your lifestyle. Look through HomeDSGN’s collection of featured dream homes and be inspired for your next upgrade or remodel…or just fantasize about living in them!
Luxury Chalet in Whistler
By admin • Jun 1, 2011 • Selected Work
Completed in 2009, this stylish and contemporary chalet is located 10 minutes by foot to Whistler village, a resort town in the province of British Columbia, Canada.
Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
400 West Street Residence in New York City’s West Village
By admin • May 31, 2011 • Selected Work
Created by Bob and Cortney Novogratz, the renowned team of Sixx Design, the 400 West Street residence is the “blend of the modern and the vintage, the use and flow of space, of uptown features in a downtown location:
an indoor basketball court that converts to a screening room, huge entertaining spaces and a two-car garage.”
The 7,180 square foot six-story townhouse overlooks the Hudson River and has gorgeous views from different floors.
Renovated Luxury House near Paris
By admin • May 27, 2011 • Selected Work
Found on Mires, a French location finding agency, this must see renovated early 20th century house, with contemporary loft-style interiors.
This residence is located in the Hauts-de Seine department, West of Paris, France.
The best part of the property is an attached warehouse that was transformed into a huge and impressive loft-like living room.
153 Franklin Street in Tribeca: DSK’s New $14 Million House Arrest Residence
By admin • May 26, 2011 • Selected Work
Last sold in February 2008 for $6,79 Million, this four bedroom, 4.5 bathroom townhouse built in 1915 was heavily renovated by architect and designer Leopoldo Rosati.
The 6,804 square foot three story residence went back on the market in October 2009, with an asking price of $15 million, lowered to $14 million last December.
Removed from the market several weeks ago, the Tribeca pad is now the new house arrest spot for former IMF president Dominique Strauss-Khan.
10.05.11 Update: the house is back on the market, now offered at $12.5 million. In case someone needs a house arrest home base, the home is still for rent at $50,000/month…
The Skyloft Penthouse in Tribeca
By admin • May 25, 2011 • Selected Work
This four bedroom, four and a half bathroom duplex penthouse is situated atop a 1929 Art Deco Tribeca industrial loft building in New York City, USA.
The exterior and lobby of the building were restored and large residential units were created on the upper floors, including this two-story penthouse on the roof.
Elrod House by John Lautner
By admin • May 24, 2011 • Selected Work
Known as “The Elrod House”, this John Lautner-designed five bedroom, five and a half bathroom residence was commissioned by designer Arthur Elrod in 1968 and has been featured in numerous books, magazines and museum exhibitions.
It is the iconic home perched at the very tip of the Southridge enclave, easily viewable throughout Palm Springs, California.
Organic shapes, monumental construction and world class design create an extraordinary experience of space that Lautner himself described as “timeless” architecture.
Hyderabad House by Rajiv Saini and Associates
By admin • May 20, 2011 • Selected Work
Mumbai-based architectural studio Rajiv Saini & Associates has designed a remodel of an existing family home built in the 80’s.
The now 12,500 square foot contemporary residence is located in Hyderabad, the sixth-most populous urban agglomeration in India.
La Zagaleta House by Peter Thomas de Cruz
By admin • May 16, 2011 • Selected Work
London-based architect Peter Thomas de Cruz has designed this dream home in La Zagaleta, in the South of Spain.
Mwanzoleo Luxury Residence in Cape Town by SAOTA and Antoni Associates
By admin • May 15, 2011 • Selected Work
Mwanzoleo residence is a private luxury rental six-story villa in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa.
With five bedrooms and five bathrooms, the 11,830 square foot house designed by Cape Town-based studio SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects is perfect to accommodate up to 10 people.
Described as “the finest property of its kind in Cape Town,” the Mwanzoleo vacation home is staffed and can be booked all year round from $3,500 to $18,500 per day, depending on the season, with a minimum stay of 5 days.
Cascade House by Peter Gluck and Partners
By admin • May 13, 2011 • Selected Work
The Cascade House is a lakeside residence designed designed by New York architecture firm Peter Gluck and Partners.
Built in 2010, the three story single family home is located in Chicago, Michigan.
Godswindow Residence by Gass Architecture Design Studio
By admin • May 12, 2011 • Selected Work
Tucked away in the folds of the South African Landscape and 15 miles away from Swellendam city, is a serene, secret paradise, Godswindow.
Designed by Johannesburg-based architect Georg van Gass of Gass Architecture Design Studio and landscaped by Patrick Watson, the U-shaped residence sits on 266 acres at the door-step of the breathtaking mountains and valleys of Langeberg Mountains.
Impressive Green Roofed Residence on the Japanese Coast by Ciel Rouge
By admin • May 12, 2011 • Selected Work
Franco-Japanese architectural firm Ciel Rouge has completed the Villa Ronde project, a green roofed luxury residence nestled on the Japanese coast.
The open-air circular design of the house helps protect it by deflecting the strong winds that are common in the area while providing natural ventilation and serves to cool the interior.
The Villa Ronde includes a private museum, a guest house and an indoor swimming pool.
Brand New Coastal Modern Residence in Malibu
By admin • May 10, 2011 • Selected Work
Designed by Malibu architect Doug Burdge in collaboration with interior designer Tim Clarke, The Birdview residence is located above one of Malibu’s finest beaches.
Completed in 2011, the main and guest houses comprise over 10,000 square feet with seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
Spectacular Triplex in Tribeca!
By admin • May 5, 2011 • Selected Work
This spectacular 13,500 square-foot triplex penthouse within a magnificent 1862 limestone Loft Mansion in located in the heart of Tribeca in New York City, USA.
The four bedroom, six bathroom apartment was renovated to retain the structure’s original character with finishes of the highest quality.
Contemporary Residence in the Archipelago of Gothenburg
By admin • May 4, 2011
Located atop of Långedragsberg Hill, only 1,600 feet from the sea, this sculptural three bedroom three bathroom residence offers fantastic sea view of the southern archipelago of Gothenburg, Sweden.
The entire home is built of lightweight concrete with large windows throughout the three floors, and amazing terraces facing both south and west.
This 5,080 square foot contemporary home is offered at $4.77 million.
The Razor Residence by Wallace E. Cunningham
By admin • Apr 26, 2011 • Selected Work
San Diego-based architect Wallace E. Cunningham designed the Razor Residence, a four bedroom, six bathroom contemporary house made of glass, steel and white polished concrete.
Located in La Jolla, California, the 10,000 square-foot house has been first listed in May 2008 for a mere $39 million.
Modern House in Bel Air by Archibald Quincy Jones
By admin • Apr 17, 2011
This modern house was designed by Archibald Quincy Jones in 1965.
Located in Bel Air, Los Angeles, on a prime cul-de-sac, the 8,500 square foot, gated residence is located atop a 3+ acre knoll with 300 degree views from downtown to the ocean and its own vineyard!
