Tag: Magnificent
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Camille Claudel exhibition at the Getty Museum is magnificent
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A notable similarity marks a subcategory of once woefully under-recognized female artists of the past. Their resolute endurance of trauma is proposed as a primary reason to reassess their work today. At age 18, Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653) survived the abusive manipulations of rape by the painter Agostino Tassi, a colleague in her studio. Public humiliation…
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A magnificent glass house designed for a retired couple in the Berkshires
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Specht Novak Architects crafted this glass house for a retired couple seeking simplicity, nestled on a sprawling 9.75-acre grass field in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. Designed and built as a glass framed minimalist dwelling, a complete 180 from their previous ornate and fanciful cluttered home — a historic mansion. The couple decided to furnish the new…
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A modern farmhouse retreat gets a magnificent renovation on Orcas Island
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Heliotrope Architects recently renovated this modern waterfront farmhouse retreat, tucked away on a remote property on Orcas Island, off the coast of Washington State. In updating the interior and exterior, the design firm opened up the home to scenic water and mountain views, which had been previously closed off. The owners did not need more…
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Inside a Magnificent Waterfront Estate in Greenwich – Sotheby´s International Realty
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This elegant waterfront residence in Greenwich’s prestigious guard-gated Mead Point community places a premium on privacy and discretion. Two impeccably landscaped acres stretch to the Long Island Sound shoreline, highlighted by impressive formal gardens: a floral scent garden, a Moroccan garden, a Zen garden screened by sculpted hornbeams, a parterre, and a cactus garden. There…
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An empty nester’s cozy coastal house on the magnificent shores of Maine
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Kevin Browne Architecture has reimagined this fabulous coastal house that provides multiple cozy spots to ward off the brisk mornings, nestled along the sandy shores of Scarborough, Maine. With an existing home on the property, the homeowners aimed to downsize their space to suit their now-empty nest while maintaining room for remote work, occasional overnight…
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Breezy indoor outdoor living in this magnificent Aussie beach house
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Situated in the coastal suburb of Avoca Beach, New South Wales, this magnificent Aussie beach house is a creation of the studio, Architecture Saville Isaacs. Tasked with accommodating a small family while also being adaptable to various guest configurations, privacy levels, scales, and interactions, the architects masterfully brought to life an experience that embraces the…
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See this magnificent modern style house in the North Carolina Mountains
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Living Stone Design + Build together with ID.ology Interiors & Design has created this modern-style house perched above the historic town of Hendersonville in the Western North Carolina Mountains. This mountain home has an intriguing and captivating design. It was inspired by true modern style, as is evident from the ultra-clean, geometric lines of the facade,…
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Video of the Week: A Magnificent and Secluded Maui Estate – Sotheby´s International Realty
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Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week. Lahaina, Hawaii | Island Sotheby’s International Realty Step into this magnificent and secluded Maui estate perched on two ocean cliff lots overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Moloka’i. This property is unique for its beautiful, quiet setting, as…
