Travel the World via the Wonders of Architecture Top Ten Eco Friendly Features Statement Interiors: The Return of Pattern What You Can Buy for $1.6M
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Travel the World via the Wonders of Architecture Top Ten Eco Friendly Features Bring Your Home Design Dreams to Life Statement Interiors: The Return of Pattern What You Can Buy for $1.6M Market Update
TRAVEL THE WORLD VIA THE WONDERS OF ARCHITECTURE by Christies Real Estate
Should you travel to see a building? Absolutely, says Belle Place, editor at Phaidon, whose new travel guide focuses on the growing trend of “archi-tourism.” Destination Architecture, a survey of 1,000 of the most fascinating, beautiful, and unusual buildings around the globe, is a helpful resource for anyone interested in the buildings in which we choose to live, work, shop, and worship. Luxury Defined spoke with Place about her must-visit buildings, and why certain architectural styles have captured the public’s imagination.
The growing trend of architectural tourism means travelers are taking "build it and they will come" literally
Destination Architecture should appeal to architects and architecture enthusiasts, but also to people curious about design and culture.
Destination Architecture demonstrates that it's possible to find and enjoy contemporary built culture wherever you are in the world. We were pleased to find buildings from culturally, geographically, climatically, and economically diverse countries such as Argentina, Senegal, Denmark, the Philippines, Israel, Egypt, Lithuania, and the USA. The book also features Basel for its swathe of standout contemporary structures, such as Herzog & de Meuron’s Museum der Kulturen, and the nearby Vitra Campus. We also found a series of roadside service stations along the Georgian highway connecting Azerbaijan and Turkey; their striking, unusual silhouettes were created by the firm J Mayer H. There is a lot of diversity of style in the buildings that were selected. Tel Aviv has the concrete Palmach Museum and the beautiful Peres Center for Peace, which has Mediterranean-facing gardens. In
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Dubai, while you might expect to find staggering high-rise buildings, such as the twisting Cayan Tower, there are also more modest, although no less intriguing, structures to visit—OMA’s new venue in the Alserkal Avenue arts hub is a highlight. At Phaidon, there are three standout buildings that we all agree are highlights. At the University of Cambridge in the UK, architects 6a completed Cowan Court in 2016. It’s a rather unassuming structure, but its façade of reclaimed oak boards deftly references the masonry cladding and proportions of the neighboring 1960s accommodation. And in Szczecin, Poland, the Philharmonic Hall, built in 2014 by Barozzi Veiga, is clad in a beautiful translucent ribbed glass, contrasting dramatically with the conditions of its surrounding environment. Its most prominent feature is its zigzagging roofline, made up of a series of sharply pitched gables.
Finally, The Broad by Diller Scofidio + Renfro was established as a striking new landmark for the city of Los Angeles when it opened in 2015. It has a bright-white, honeycombed, concrete exoskeleton, and an acre of column-free exhibition space inside. Each building was selected for a host of reasons—beauty and purpose were two. We included a lot of fantastic small builds that embody both, such as Francis Kéré’s Centre for Earth Architecture in Mali, which features a sleek cantilevered roof that unites the three different volumes that comprise the center, at the same time aiding insulation. Religious structures were also included, like China’s Nanjing Wanjing Garden Chapel, built by AZL in 2014, which features an exterior formed of thin pillars of wood that allow light to flood the luminous white interiors. Furthermore, we decided not to include residential buildings; every building we included is easily accessible to the public.
Archi-tourism has captured the public’s imagination, particularly through channels such as Instagram. Classical, landmark, and iconic structures have always been on travelers’ hit lists, while particular architectural styles—brutalism and mid-century modern, say—are really having a moment. But it’s a nice swing to see that contemporary buildings are being given the same attention—particularly those with an element of spectacle. There are a collection of buildings in Destination Architecture that are likely recognizable to a wide audience because of their image-making appeal. Buildings with a fantastical form such as those by Zaha Hadid, Herzog & de Meuron, Frank Gehry, OMA, and Rem Koolhaas, come to mind. Specifically, OMA’s MahaNakhon Tower, Hadid’s Port House in Antwerp, Gehry’s Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, Herzog & de Meuron’s Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, and FR-EE’s Museo Soumaya—for their eye-popping forms.
ECOFRIENDLY FEATURES
F O R TO D AY ’S LU X U R Y H O M E by Christies Real Estate
A home can be luxurious, historic, glamorous, commodious, even fun. But can it also be sustainably designed and eco-friendly green? It can be all of these things, according to some of today’s most innovative designers and builders. Earthconscious does not have to mean “doing without.” Quite the contrary: chic, even dazzlingly beautiful homes around the world are now sporting green roofs, drawing power from geothermal energy, and making use of solar panels year round. The technology we currently deem “eco-friendly” will probably be de rigueur in coming years. Many companies that were founded decades or even a century ago to produce glass, ceramics, chemicals, and electronics are now riding the wave of green design. Ahead of Earth Day 2018, we spotlight a collection of properties from trailblazing innovators who are making sustainable design the ultimate deluxe amenity.
G E OT H E R M A L H E AT I N G A N D CO O L I N G Like solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling elegantly harnesses the forces of nature to provide optimal indoor conditions at any time of year. This technology allows homeowners to make the most luxurious home’s environmental footprint relatively small, even as its design makes a big aesthetic impact.
P R I VAT E E CO PRESERVES Green homes can incorporate more than eco-friendly construction and cutting-edge technology. For those searching for adventure as well as an environmentally conscious lifestyle, combined with all the comforts of home, a property located in a private eco preserve provides the perfect balance.
S U S TA I N A B L E A N D LO C A L LY S O U R C E D M AT E R I A L S
LED LIGHTING
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This eco-friendly practice is actually not at all new: before international shipping became commonplace, “locally sourced” was simply the method all builders used to construct houses as they chose from stone, wood, thatch, or local clay, depending on which resources were abundant in a particular region. To reduce the carbon footprint of today’s construction practices, architects and contractors are seeking local solutions to new design challenges.
Electricity drastically transformed the nighttime look and feel of interiors by replacing the soft flicker of candlelight and gas lamps with the bright, on-demand illumination of incandescent bulbs. Lighting is experiencing a radical change once again thanks to advances in LED technology. LED bulbs are vastly more energy efficient than the filament bulbs of the 20th century, which means the carbon footprint of a home can be greatly reduced without switching off the lights. The Dutch multinational corporation Philips, founded in 1891 and now a global leader in LED lighting, even produces LED-powered luminous textiles called Kvadrat Soft Cells that can add an atmospheric glow to any interior without the need for a single fixture.
LEED C E R T I F I C AT I O N
S O L A R PA N E L S
In the industry, LEED certification has become a byword for ecofriendly construction practices. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a green building certification program from the U.S. Green Building Council that recognizes a project’s efficiency standards. More than 150,000 homes around the world are LEED-certified, a number that more than doubled between 2011 and 2013 according to a report by the Council.
Using the inexhaustible energy of the sun, solar rooftop panels provide a lightweight, inexpensive way to boost the “passive” energy of a home, storing power for future use without the need for any wasteful processes. Solar panels can be attractive, too. Sweden’s SolTech Energy produces beautiful glass roof tiles that allow builders to create energyefficient, solar-powered homes that draw design inspiration from a classic architectural style. Solar power is among the most exciting innovations in green design.
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The fun and relaxation of tending a garden is a proven way to clear the mind and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. And there’s an added benefit: vegetable gardens are as good for the planet as they are for the gardener. With increasing interest in organic produce, home vegetable gardens have become a feature of luxury estates, where a scaled-down version of the “farmto-table” concept can be brought right into the kitchen. Gardening promotes the cycle of growth and decomposition that maintains healthy soil, and growing plants produce oxygen—as well as the ingredients for a farm-fresh salad. With enough space, an avid gardener can tend a grove of citrus or apple trees or even produce wine from a small vineyard. Like vegetable gardens, orchards surround a home with fresh air and greenery, offer natural shade, and perfume the air with the subtle fragrances of fruit and flowers.
Today’s eco-friendly houses aren’t just sustainable, they’re smart. In-wall touch screens from AMX that control a home’s light, heat, irrigation, sound, and more are perfect for those who split their time among several residences, allowing homeowners to program such features remotely so energy is not wasted when a home is empty.
GREEN ROOFS A N D WA L L S
N E W H A B I TAT S FOR SEA LIFE
The earliest “green roof ” may have been the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon, but it was not until the early 1970s in Germany that technology caught up with aesthetics and green roofs became a viable design option. Today, green roofs are so practical and effective that mainstream, designfocused authorities like HGTV are offering primers on how to install your own. Luxury homes have incorporated green roofs and balconies for a mix of efficient, natural cooling and landscaped, aesthetic beauty.
One of the most exciting trends in eco-friendly building isn’t happening on land, but on the ocean, where innovative new projects are creating stable habitats human beings and for the sea life below. Coral, fish, anemones, and all manner of microscopic creatures can carve out a home using the base of each island, as though it were a natural rock formation.
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BRINGING YOUR HOME DESIGN DREAMS TO LIFE: Without a doubt, Randy Fiser, Hon. FASID, understands the impact of great design. As CEO of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) for the past six years, Fiser works with interior designers across North America as a leading voice describing the power of design to positively impact people’s lives. We sat down with him to discuss the benefits of hiring a design professional to maximize a space and improve an occupant’s health and well-being.
INTERVIEW WITH ASID CEO R A N DY F I S E R by Luxury Portfolio
Q. What are the most important things consumers need to know about the interior design profession? A. The interior design profession is a robust occupation in which designers capture a client’s lifestyle and expectations to execute a project to maximize functionality. A good designer also has the ability to build a rapport with the client, ensuring that their vision for the home comes to life. In addition, they also need to be very familiar with materials that are aesthetically pleasing but also healthy and sustainable. Interior designers must understand people as much as they know the practice of design. This is beyond residential. Interior designers build spaces for healthcare, workplace, education, hospitality, and all other places where we live, work, play, and heal. Q. With countless resources on the Internet for consumers to gain access to design tools and products, how does the design professional navigate the relationship with the consumer? A. Consumers want to work with a professional that taps into their personal desires for a space to better reflect (in the home) who they are as people and can have a positive effect on their health and well-being. Online services may not be as personal, making it difficult to design a space that will have a positive impact on the lives of people in the space. These services may provide some materials to consumers, but not as much of the personal rapport that they would receive when working directly with a design professional. Developing a relationship with your designer is important in reflecting yourself in a space. Much of what an interior designer does is create a space that is unique to the owner. Q. How often do you see designers partnering with real estate professionals to benefit the buyer and the seller?
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A. Closer relationships between agents and designers can help a client navigate the design process and ensure that when it is time to sell the home, the space is marketable to new buyers.. I have seen some real estate agents take designers to properties to ensure that the buyers make the space their own but right now, I don’t think it happens enough. Through a partnership with an interior designer and a real estate agent, new owners can create a space that is personal and functional.
Q. What are some examples of “good design” where the design professional added unique and demonstrable value? A. One example is customization. There are always massproduced pieces that you can purchase and add, however, if the client wants something truly unique like a custom wall piece or a need for a smaller sofa, that should be made for them. These customized elements add unique value to the home and bring joy to the owner. Another example of good design is incorporating elements that improve your health and well-being. Everything from circadian lighting (need to explain what that is) to biophilia (need to explain) are environmental improvements that can positively impact a homeowner’s well-being. Q. How can consumers know that the design professional they commission is an experienced professional? A. One of the ways to know someone is qualified is through certification. ASID offers several categories of membership so that consumers know that their designer is an experienced professional. Allied ASID membership is open to members who have completed an interior design degree program from an accredited institution, Associate members have a minimum of 6 years of experience in interior design, and the Professional ASID membership is members who successfully completed examination to show that they understand technical issues that support the health, safety, and welfare of the people within a space.
Randy Fiser leads the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) as Chief Executive Officer, overseeing the strategic planning, financial management, and national operations for the society’s more than 25,000 members who work across all sectors of residential and commercial interior design. He leads the network with 48 ASID chapers throughout the United States and Canada to advance the profession and to communicate the impact of interior design to enhance the human experience and to transform lives. Dedicated to advancing community and economic development, Fiser brings to his role a unique point of view about the capacity of design to make a positive impact on human health, well-being, and productivity.
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T H E R E T U R N O F PAT T E R N by Christies Real Estate
Pattern has the power to transport you to a specific time or place, and can create an atmosphere of excitement or a cozy cocoon. Need some inspiration? A fashion house has expanded into bold cushions and quilts. Innovative 3D printing technology makes terrazzo-like flooring super sustainable. A designer known for her beautiful silk scarves turns her hand to umbrellas. Read on for more interior decorating ideas, and discover how to use patterns with these printed beauties.
ADD IMPACT WITH ACCENT CUSHIONS Celebrate the return of leaves and flowers to your garden by welcoming some new floral designs into your home. Preen By Thornton Bregazzi, or just Preen, is acclaimed for its fashion line, which cleverly recycles vintage styles, teaming them with masculine tailoring. Now the brand has expanded into homewares, launching an exquisite collection of cushions and reversible quilted eiderdowns that put a petal-strewn spin on maximalism. Made in fine silk satin, the cushions feature the same floral print on both surfaces, while the quilts have contrasting designs on either side.
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DON’T LET WALLS BE A WALLFLOWER “I like to interpret objects through simple hand-drawn designs,” says South African designer Sally Chapman. Her designs may indeed start off as simple, but once she has worked them into the repeats that feature on her studio’s wallpapers and fabrics, they become almost architectural. A mid-century Acapulco chair, for example, becomes an Art Deco-style shell when viewed in repeat, while a graphic floral design reveals itself to be printed horses’ heads when seen up close. The papers and fabrics of the Cape Townbased Chapman Collection are printed locally, and Chapman is happy to take on bespoke commissions.
INSTALL FANTASTIC FLOORS The 3D printing revolution continues apace as Dutch technology company Aectual unveils its sustainably produced 3D-printed floor with terrazo infill. Aectual’s smart technology allows designers to print any design onto a floor—robotic 3D printers create the framework—and these are then finished with bio-binder terrazzo, available in various colors and fillings. Too technical? Just know that the technology allows total design freedom, using hard-wearing, environmentally friendly materials.
INCORPORATE ARTFUL TILING Known for its collaborations with top designers and architects, and renowned for its glass mosaic expertise, Italybased Bisazza combines the value of design with the charm of craftsmanship in every one of its products. Having now expanded to work with wood, cement, porcelain, and more, Bisazza’s latest collaboration with designer and architect India Mahdavi was recently revealed at Milan Design Week 2018. Mahdavi created a pastel bathroom suite concept three ways—in pistachio, strawberry, and blueberry—which Bisazza complemented with its new Pinstripe tile, a mosaic that creates a statement-making, candy-colored striped design.
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ADD COLOR TO THE OUTDOORS For this year’s Salone del Mobile design fair in Milan, Italian design brand Marni worked with small communities of artisans, known as las veredas, in Colombia to create its newest line of home furnishings and accessories. The collection includes a series of chairs, stools, and benches that take on unusual, striking forms and patterns—for example a lounge chair flourishing into a peacock’s tail in a loom-women effect. Tote bags are made from 100% organic woven agave, while a series of playful cacti sculpture in bright colors would brighten up any lawn or terrace. Each piece is handmade, and part of the profits will go towards a charity that helps minors and their families who are on the pathway to adoption or fostering in the Milan area.
ACCESSORIZE WITH COLOR We talk about April showers, and there’s a popular Spanish saying that advises against taking off your raincoat before “the 40th of May.” Surface designer Gina Pipét loves to explore the geometric shapes that decorate our cities, so for her new range of umbrellas she took her inspiration from one of London’s most iconic pieces of brutalist residential architecture, the Barbican Centre. They are available in three colorways, as are a selection of women’s scarves and men’s pocket squares in the same motif.
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$1,699,000 1005 S TOVA L L B O U L E VA R D N E 4 B E D R O O M S | 3 F U L L B AT H S | 1 H A L F B AT H
$1,695,000 2800 HOWELL MILL ROAD NW 5 B E D R O O M S | 4 F U L L B AT H S | 1 H A L F B AT H
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$1,650,000 3655 RANDALL HALL ROAD 5 B E D R O O M S | 5 F U L L B AT H S | 3 H A L F B AT H S
$1,650,000 827 SHERWOOD ROAD NE 5 B E D R O O M S | 5 F U L L B AT H S | 1 H A L F B AT H
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MARKET UPDATE B Y
N E I G H B O R H O O D
ANSLEY PA R K
BROOK H AV E N
102
127
HOMES FOR SALE
HOMES FOR SALE
15
26
NEW ON MARKET
NEW ON MARKET
$1,343,434
$1,150,222
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AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
+16.9%
+33.6%
SALES PRICES
SALES PRICES
98.49%
97.83%
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L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
185 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
58 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
HarryNorman.com Data pulled June 4, 2018 of last 30 days | Properties $750,000+ % sales price change based on changes compared to June 2017 Ansley Park also includes Morningside | Brookwood Hills also includes Collier Hills and Ardmore Park
BROOK WOOD HILLS
BUCK HEAD
19
627
HOMES FOR SALE
HOMES FOR SALE
4
136
NEW ON MARKET
NEW ON MARKET
$1,415,000
$1,463,384
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
+40.7%
+19.2%
SALES PRICES
SALES PRICES
94.48%
95.81%
L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
51 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
129 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
CHASTAIN PARK
MID TOWN
56
42
HOMES FOR SALE
HOMES FOR SALE
9
12
NEW ON MARKET
NEW ON MARKET
$1,607,502
$1,030,450
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
+2.5%
-17.6%
SALES PRICES
SALES PRICES
96.00%
94.26%
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79 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
243 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
HarryNorman.com Data pulled June 4, 2018 of last 30 days | Properties $750,000+ % sales price change based on changes compared to June 2017
VIRGINIA HIGHLAND
SANDY SPRINGS
36
308
HOMES FOR SALE
7
HOMES FOR SALE
65
NEW ON MARKET
NEW ON MARKET
$1,234,120
$1,062,201
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
AV E R AG E S A L E P R I C E
+15.4%
-18.5%
SALES PRICES
SALES PRICES
97.40%
96.08%
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L I S T T O S A L E P R I C E R AT I O
58 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
113 AV E R A G E D AY S O N M A R K E T
Buckhead Office - 532 East Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305 | 404.233.4142 | HarryNorman.com | Betsy Franks-Broker The above information is believed accurate, but is not warranted. This offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale and withdrawals without notice
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