The Hamptons & Long Island

ICRAVE Mixes Cedar and Steel to Create This Modern Hamptons Pool House
May 22, 2015

ICRAVE Mixes Cedar and Steel to Create This Modern Hamptons Pool House

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If you're spending the holiday weekend out on the Hamptons, chances are you're in for crowded beaches, bustling restaurants, and high-energy parties. But for those of us looking for something a little more low key, this contemporary pool house and spa by ICRAVE couldn't be any more perfect (well, except for the fact that we're not invited over). The designers were tasked with creating a fresh outdoor space in Amagansett where their clients could entertain, and seeing as ICRAVE is responsible for such hospitality projects as the Borgota casino's Bask by Exhale Spa and eight STK restaurants, we're not surprised that the result is so flawless. A mix of natural cedar and industrial steel, the pool house is a modern oasis, highlighted by the central pool.
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Great Neck Home Where F. Scott Fitzgerald Started Writing ‘The Great Gatsby’ Lists for $4M
May 20, 2015

Great Neck Home Where F. Scott Fitzgerald Started Writing ‘The Great Gatsby’ Lists for $4M

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Instead of just driving around Long Island's Gold Coast and ogling the Jazz Age mansions, pretending to be a character in The Great Gatsby, you can now live within the walls of perhaps the Gatsby-est home of them all. The Wall Street Journal reports that 6 Gateway Drive in Great Neck, the Mediterranean-style mansion where F. Scott Fitzgerald started writing his iconic novel, is for sale for $3,888,888. The author and his wife Zelda lived in the 5,174-square-foot home between October 1922 and and April 1924, smack in the middle of the Roaring Twenties scene that he depicted in his book.
Take a look around F. Scott Fitzgerald's former home
Louvered ‘Shore House’ Is a Contemporary Beauty Along the Amagansett Coast
May 11, 2015

Louvered ‘Shore House’ Is a Contemporary Beauty Along the Amagansett Coast

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Let's shake off our winter blues by delving into this this stunning two-level home located just steps away from the sea. The Shore House, designed by Bridgehampton-based Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects, is an elegant weekend retreat located in Amagansett in the Hamptons. Though the structure is very modern in form, according to the architects it was actually designed to bring up memories of summer camp at the beach. Was your summer camp anything like this?
Learn more about this seaside 2-levels property
Jason Kidd Sells Hamptons Mansion for $7.1M
May 5, 2015

Jason Kidd Sells Hamptons Mansion for $7.1M

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Just in time for summer in the Hamptons, retired Nets star Jason Kidd has sold his sprawling mansion at 100 Flying Point Road in Water Mill, fetching an impressive $7.1 million, reports the Post. He bought the then-brand-new, four-building luxury compound in 2012 for $5 million, originally listed it through Corcoran in October 2014 for nearly $8 million, but re-listed it with Douglas Elliman this past January for $1 million less. The home came fully furnished and offered the best of Hamptons living.
Take a look around the summer-ready estate
1980s A-Frame Home in the Hamptons Gets a Renovation Fit for a Barefoot Lifestyle
May 3, 2015

1980s A-Frame Home in the Hamptons Gets a Renovation Fit for a Barefoot Lifestyle

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The Red Dirt Road House is a stunningly simple A-frame home with no red in sight. Painted pitch black on the outside and featuring an all-white  interior, this woodland retreat is minimal, modern, and has an Australian vibe to it. It was designed by Amee Allsop for a city-based Aussie client who mainly uses the property in the summer but also bought the property with dreams of hosting yoga retreats all year around.
Learn more about this Aussie-style home in East Hampton
Hexagonal Hamptons Beach Bungalow Has Quirky Checkered Floors and Beamed Ceilings
April 22, 2015

Hexagonal Hamptons Beach Bungalow Has Quirky Checkered Floors and Beamed Ceilings

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It's not all Real Housewives of NYC and mega-mansions out on the Hamptons. In fact, one of the cutest houses on the island (in our humble opinion) is on the market for just $595,000. Located in East Hampton at 73 Waterhole Road, this beach bungalow stands out on the exterior for its charming hexagonal shape and on the interior for its funky hand-painted checkered floors and rustic cedar beamed ceilings. And if that wasn't enough, the house sits on a large lot adjacent to a preserve and near a private residents-only beach and marina.
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Beautiful 17th Century Barn Shipped Over from England Asks $3.3 Million
April 7, 2015

Beautiful 17th Century Barn Shipped Over from England Asks $3.3 Million

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Yes, New York is filled with history, but this Hamptons estate is a piece of history that is unlike anything you've ever heard. The 17th century English barn at 83 Narrow Lane is just one of five or six in the U.S. exported from the Willow Farm in Windsor Berkshire, England. The entire barn and its timber beams were shipped across the Atlantic in the early 1980s just before the British National Trust halted their exportation, making this a rare gem with a premium price tag of $3.295 million.
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This Trailer Home in the Hamptons Wants $1.2 Million
April 1, 2015

This Trailer Home in the Hamptons Wants $1.2 Million

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The Hamptons have long been a summer playground for the rich and famous, with real estate prices reflecting just how badly folks want to be part of the scene. But this latest home to hit market had us scratching (and shaking) our heads over its crazy asking price. Offering one bedroom and one bathroom within a 48-year-old, 700-square-foot trailer, this modest mobile abode is looking to make a $1.2 million sale. No, this is not an April Fools joke.
Check out what it has to offer
10-Foot-Wide ‘Skinny House’ in Mamaroneck Is an Historic Work with a Heart-Warming Story
March 30, 2015

10-Foot-Wide ‘Skinny House’ in Mamaroneck Is an Historic Work with a Heart-Warming Story

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This red-shingled home may not look like much, but it's steeped in history dating back to the early 20th century—and of course, there's the fact that it's no wider than most NYC bedrooms. Affectionately–and aptly–called the Skinny House, this tiny structure is the slimmest house in Mamaroneck and measures only 10 feet wide, 39 feet long, and rests on a 12.5 foot wide parcel of land. It's also three (yes, three) stories tall. But in addition to a demure size, it also comes with a heart-warming story of neighborly love and generosity that have allowed it to endure for the better part of a century.
More history and photos here
Navy Road Guest House by Robert Young Puts a Rustic Twist on Simple Hamptons Living
March 22, 2015

Navy Road Guest House by Robert Young Puts a Rustic Twist on Simple Hamptons Living

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Forget the fact that there's snow on the ground, the calendar says it's spring, so we think it's fair game to start planning some warm weather weekend retreats. And since the Hamptons Jitney runs all year, why not start by ogling this charming Montauk home by Robert Young Architects. The Navy Road Guest House mixes the best of traditional, clean Hamptons living with upstate-like rustic charm. Outside, perfectly landscaped, winding grounds complement the stone and wooden-shingled façade. Inside, whitewashed rooms are perfectly balanced with earthy wooden walls.
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$3M Hamptons Home Was Designed by Robert A.M. Stern in an Unorthodox Shingle Style
March 8, 2015

$3M Hamptons Home Was Designed by Robert A.M. Stern in an Unorthodox Shingle Style

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Starchitect Robert A.M. Stern certainly made headlines last week, with floorplans for two of his supertall billionaire's row towers coming to light (520 Park Avenue and 220 Central Park South). And it's these type of ground- and record-breaking urban projects that we've come to associate with the architect, who favors stately and classic buildings over the zig-zagging glass towers of his peers. But long before the days of 15 Central Park West, Stern was beginning his architecture career with much humbler projects, like this Hamptons home, an unorthodox take on the shingle style that he completed just a few years after architecture school. The 3,000-square-foot, postmodern vacation house is on the market for $2.95 million, offering architecture buffs the chance to own a piece of history.
Take a tour around the Stern-designed residence here
OBRA Architects’ Centrifugal Villa Is a Wooden Home with a Hollow Heart
February 13, 2015

OBRA Architects’ Centrifugal Villa Is a Wooden Home with a Hollow Heart

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OBRA Architects' Centrifugal Villa is not your average wooden family home. Located on a five-acre site in Southampton, it overlooks a pristine agricultural reserve framing the green landscape through its many all-around windows. Its name comes from its original circular layout, which in the architects' own words, is "arranged around a hollow center, as if the heart of the house had somehow fallen outside its body."
Learn more about this centrifugal wooden home
Chinese Real Estate Investors Expanding Their Search to the Long Island Suburbs

Old Westbury Gardens, a Gold Coast mansion also known as “the Gatsby House”, © Old Westbury Gardens

February 6, 2015

Chinese Real Estate Investors Expanding Their Search to the Long Island Suburbs

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In recent years, the Manhattan real estate scene has had a major upswing in the amount of wealthy buyers from China, who feel that New York City condos and other properties are a safe place for their money. In fact, high-profile real estate firms are even tapping Chinese brokers to cater to this growing clientele. But now the trend is moving east, with Chinese buyers eyeing the stately mansions that make up the Gold Coast suburbs of Long Island. According to the Times, "Some Chinese buyers are parking money in what they see as a low-risk investment. Others are seeking a trophy home. Still others are intent on living in these places full time while their children attend the area’s high-performing schools."
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RES4 Brings a Beautiful Prefab Home to the Hamptons with the ‘Swingline’
January 30, 2015

RES4 Brings a Beautiful Prefab Home to the Hamptons with the ‘Swingline’

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When a brownstone-living couple were looking to build an idyllic family home in the Hamptons, they turned to Resolution: 4 Architecture to create a place the could call home far from the city. Called “Swingline,” this wonderful retreat was completely prefabricated and assembled on site. And with six bedrooms, seven baths, a pool house, a rooftop deck and numerous […]

Stephen Moser’s Luxurious Renovation of a 1950s Ranch Was Inspired by a Treehouse
January 29, 2015

Stephen Moser’s Luxurious Renovation of a 1950s Ranch Was Inspired by a Treehouse

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Architect Stephen Moser gained thirty years worth of experience by working in contemporary luxury projects, including a hotel/spa in Beirut and private residences in New York and London, as well as by creating fashion boutiques in Asia for the likes of Chanel and Armani. He recently set up his own practice, translating that experience into refined homes like the Mamaroneck Residence. This family home is actually a beautifully renovated 1950s ranch that features stylish interiors, custom-made wooden furniture, an indoor pool, and even a treehouse, which served as the inspiration for the whole redesign of the house.
Learn more about this treehouse-inspired home
Stuart Parr’s Ultra-Contemporary Clearhouse Brings the Outdoors In, Literally
January 21, 2015

Stuart Parr’s Ultra-Contemporary Clearhouse Brings the Outdoors In, Literally

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The stunning Clearhouse offers a dramatic, modern addition to Shelter Island's landscape. Envisioned by Stuart Parr Design, the dwelling elevates itself on a central plinth, taking in privileged views of the surrounding woodland and Peconic Bay. Much like Philip Johnson’s iconic Glass House, the Clearhouse boasts clean lines and glazed walls that blur the indoor/outdoor boundaries quite literally. Rising on stilts above the six-acre terrain, this ultra-contemporary home was also designed to cause minimal impact on the ground.
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Gorgeous Sagaponack Stone House Gets a Brise-Soleil Addition by Martin Architects
January 6, 2015

Gorgeous Sagaponack Stone House Gets a Brise-Soleil Addition by Martin Architects

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This Daniels Lane residence consists of two contrasting parts—an existing stone beach house and a textured modern addition to its side. Settled atop a grassy site in the Southampton village of Sagaponack, this beautiful dwelling was re-designed by local studio Martin Architects, who not only created a striking second volume with a layer of wood screens, but cleverly lifted and rotated the old stone beach house to provide new views and more light.
Learn more about this modern contrasting home
The Sea House by West Chin Architects Mixes Beachy Vibes with Contemporary Décor
December 14, 2014

The Sea House by West Chin Architects Mixes Beachy Vibes with Contemporary Décor

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Now that we've made it through the week of rain and dreary skies, we need a little extra sunshine in our lives, so we've decided to take a look at a beach house aptly titled the Sea. That whole nautical theme for a beach house can be a bit overdone, but we still like our seaside residences to feel as though we've been transported from the urban jungle to the sandy shores. That's why the Sea by West Chin Architects is the perfect getaway; it mixes contemporary décor with an easygoing design esthetic. Located in Long Beach, the Sea was designed to feel imposing, taking full advantage of its beach front location and stunning ocean views. Its other selling point is the abundance of outdoor spaces, including several balconies and terraces and the outdoor dining area with a bar and a lounge area by the pool.
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Bates Masi + Architects Renovated the Far Pond Residence with Hurricane-Proof Prefabricated Panels
December 11, 2014

Bates Masi + Architects Renovated the Far Pond Residence with Hurricane-Proof Prefabricated Panels

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The stunning Far Pond Residence has a naturally weathered wood skin and large windows overlooking layers of wetlands, an estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. Located on a half-acre site on the east end of Long Island in Southampton, this modern family dwelling is actually a renovated 1970s kit house. Its extension and tasteful modernization was designed by Bates Masi + Architects, who used prefabricated materials and new technologies that minimized waste and elevated the experience of inhabiting the space.
Learn more about the prefab home extension
Long Island’s Green Dome is the Largest Geodesic Dome Home in the World
November 28, 2014

Long Island’s Green Dome is the Largest Geodesic Dome Home in the World

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Measuring 70 feet in diameter and 45 feet high, Kevin Shea's spectacular dwelling is proudly the world’s largest geodesic dome home. Dubbed Long Island Green Dome, this LEED-certified building sets an example for both family life and sustainable living. The power comes courtesy of the wind and sun, and the home has trees growing inside and a lovely outdoor terraced garden made from recycled tires.
Learn more about this large geodesic home
Tsao & McKown’s Half-Buried Home Tackles the Human Desire for Open and Private Living Space
November 9, 2014

Tsao & McKown’s Half-Buried Home Tackles the Human Desire for Open and Private Living Space

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Calvin Tsao and Zack McKown, partners of Tsao & McKown, designed a stunning minimalist home in Wainscott, New York–a community planned by Richard Meier. The Sagaponac House was created for a hypothetical client, and due to an alteration to the terrain the home is partially underground. This roots it in the landscape while offering both privacy and openness toward the young forest around it.
Learn more about this half-buried home
Live Like Hamptons Royalty in the $4.3M Red-Brick Castle
November 5, 2014

Live Like Hamptons Royalty in the $4.3M Red-Brick Castle

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Yes, this Southampton Village home is palatial, but "castle" is not being used here as just an adjective; the historic home is actually titled "the Castle." And it's a fair moniker, as the red-brick residence is covered in romantic ivy, features a dreamy turret and sits on 43 acres. Famed Manhattan interior designer William Sofield of Studio Sofield purchased the estate in 1999 for $830,000 and spent over a decade restoring its original Arts and Crafts style. He has now listed the house, which was built in 1911 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, for $4.3 million.
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Bates Masi’s Northwest Harbor Residence Rises on 16 Piles above a Floodplain Terrain
November 4, 2014

Bates Masi’s Northwest Harbor Residence Rises on 16 Piles above a Floodplain Terrain

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In a post-Sandy world, waterfront residents are faced with the choice of whether or not to raise their homes. Some may worry about the esthetics of this type of renovation, but Bates Masi + Architects' Northwest Harbor residence shows that raised homes can be strikingly beautiful. The green-minded firm works with the environment and not against it. Instead of modifying this East Hampton terrain, they allowed the natural landscape to take the lead. The stunning result is supported by 16 sturdy stilts that raise this wooden dwelling right above an unsettling floodplain terrain while improving the overall environmental quality of the unique wooden home.
Learn more about this stunning high up home
Copper-Clad Writer’s Cabin by Andrew Berman Changes Color with the Sun
November 3, 2014

Copper-Clad Writer’s Cabin by Andrew Berman Changes Color with the Sun

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Some people need a tranquil, secluded space to create, and this stunning writing studio by Andrew Berman Architect is the perfect place to fulfill that need. Located in Bellport, New York, on Long Island's South Shore, this unique shelter is certainly eye-catching as it's entirely clad in copper. In addition to boasting a large central window that overlooks the green landscape, this charming abode also changes color depending on the light. Talk about an ideal spot for daydreaming and curing writer's block...
More on the house here
Steven H​oll’s ‘Writing With Light House’ Plays with the Light That Filters through Its Wooden Skin
October 27, 2014

Steven H​oll’s ‘Writing With Light House’ Plays with the Light That Filters through Its Wooden Skin

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American architect and watercolorist Steven H​oll was inspired by Jackson Pollock's 1949 'Seven in Eight' paintings when designing this stunning property. Called the 'Writing With Light House', it stands near the former abstract expressionist painter's studio on Long Island and features wide-open interiors brightened with natural light. Boasting a striking linear wooden skin that lets the elements filter through, the power of this design can be best appreciated when the light lines inside play with the spaces throughout the day.
Learn more about this playful wooden house
Renée Zellweger Lists Her Historic East Hampton Home for $4.45M
October 27, 2014

Renée Zellweger Lists Her Historic East Hampton Home for $4.45M

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Believe it or not, this is a story about Renée Zellweger that has nothing to do with her new appearance. The actress has listed her historic East Hampton home for $4.45 million, quite a big increase from the $2.15 million she paid for it in 2003. Located at 30 Egypt Lane, a pretty prestigious street, the circa 1900, 2,000-square-foot farmhouse sits on almost a full acre of land with beautifully landscaped "mature gardens."
Take a look inside and around the grounds here
Watermill Residence is Topped With Wildflowers and Powered by Geothermal Energy
October 26, 2014

Watermill Residence is Topped With Wildflowers and Powered by Geothermal Energy

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Andrew Berman Architect PLLC is a New York-based practice focused on the realization of unique and finely executed spaces, and the stunning Watermill Residence is not an exception. Created for a family of three generations, it features lovely, light-filled interiors and plenty of outdoors space for enjoying nature. It's made from an elegant combination of wood and polished concrete, is topped by a green roof made from local wildflowers and grasses, and is powered by geothermal energy.
Learn more about this stunning green-roofed residence
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