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WHAT’S NEW IN ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN

Renzo Piano’s Academy Museum of Motion Pictures conveys “wonder and magic” through architecture

Edgy pastels, amenity-filled second homes, and kitchen appliances that blend in well 8

THE ‘BRILLIANCE’ OF RANCH HOMES

The single-floor houses have a casual air and meld the outside and inside seamlessly 16

SQUARING AWAY YOUR WALLS

Using geometric shapes to give your interiors a boost of style 18

STYLE 20

How to turn your house into the ultimate workout destination 48

EXPERIENCES & CULTURE 12 STARRY- EYED DESTINATIONS

The world’s best stargazing spots are sure to impress

3 ARTISTS, 3 PLACES THAT INSPIRED THEM

Sidney Nolan’s Melbourne, Winslow Homer’s Maine, and Hilma af Klint’s Stockholm 2

A PHOTOGRAPHER GETS UNDERFOOT

Douglas Friedman turns to rug design as his new artistic outlet 42

ELECTRIFYING RIDES

Auto makers have you covered with luxury and performance in battery cars

FOOD & DRINK 38

THE MARVELS OF MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE

It’s easy to please—and impress—with the vibrant and healthy tastes of this part of the world

VISITING MUSEUMS VIRTUALLY

The world’s finest museums and cultural institutions are accessible from your couch 34

A ZEN STATE OF MIND

Smart technology to turn your home into an oasis of relaxation

CROWN JEWELS

From diamond-encrusted jewelry watches to rugged steel sport models, British monarchs have treasured fine timepieces for more than a century

You can make a space with no color feel modern and minimalist or warm and welcoming STAY FIT AT HOME

SERIOUS ABOUT SNEAKERS

Veja’s shoes look good and do good, too

32 WHITE- HOT INTERIORS

A WORK OF ART FOR ANY OCCASION

Artist Sophie Matisse teams up with Mark Cross to create 10 oneof-a-kind hand-painted bags

HAMPTONS HIGHLIGHTS

A tour through some of the area’s most desirable destinations

BOOKS THAT SPARKLE

Francesca Cartier Brickell’s favorite jewelry-inspired tomes

MALIN AKERMAN’S FAVORITE THINGS AT HOME

The actress on a family heirloom, vases from Sweden, and more

AN HOMAGE TO HOLLYWOOD

SCANDINAVIAN SWEETS

Where to get your pick-and-mix fix 47

BEACHSIDE COCKTAILS — FROM ANYWHERE

Resort bartenders share their favorite recipes

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SUMMERTIME ON THE WATER s the days grow long in the Paciﬁc Northwest and sunshine becomes the norm, we turn to what we have in joyful abundance: the water. From the lakes on A the Eastside to island living and everything in between, the only thing better than

a seaview or a sunset cruise is a shoreline of your very own. After releasing our 2019/2020 Annual Report in April, a comprehensive look at key counties, cities, and neighborhoods, as well as the sociopolitical events and health pandemic that continue to shape our region’s real estate market, we now release our exclusive Waterfront Report at RSIRWaterfront.com to examine the unique trends and opportunities along western Washington’s varied and enviable waterways. Around here “Opening Day” typically signals the start of boating season, but this year it signifies the cautious rebooting of our economy amid Covid-19 considerations as consumers step out. Likewise, at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, we celebrate the opening of two new branch offices in Mercer Island and Bellevue, which is also home to the much-anticipated B-Bar lifestyle venue. Meanwhile, in this issue of RESIDE®, we watch a Jaguar take off at electric speeds, meet beachside bartenders sharing recipes for their unique spirits, visit the best places in the world for stargazing, and so much more. From our home to yours, we invite you to experience RESIDE.

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Clockwise from top: Robert Benson Photography; Nicolas Party, Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth, Photo: Jeff McClane; Roger Davies

WHAT’S NEW IN ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN EDGY PASTELS, AMENITY- FILLED SECOND HOMES, AND KITCHEN APPLIANCES THAT BLEND IN WELL

ontemporary painters are turning to pastels, summer homes are getting sophisticated, and kitchen appliances C are being cleverly concealed. Here are the latest trends in art, architecture, and design. ART

A Haver & Skolnick Architects-designed gentleman’s farm in Connecticut that serves as a second home, shown at top; Nicolas Party’s Portrait with Roses, bottom right; Oliver M. Furth’s design for an open-plan kitchen in Malibu, Calif., bottom left.

Following in the tradition of such celebrated masters as Renoir, Cassatt, Picasso, and Degas, contemporary artists are working in pastels. These new works, far from the pastoral pieces of yore, are edgy and avant-garde, whether the subject is abstract, figural, or representational. The Swiss-born artist Nicolas Party, for one, has embraced the mellow medium for his supernatural landscapes, portraits, and still-life scenes. Through the use of soft pastel, Party, who is based in New York City and Brussels, injects an unsettling component into his works, which are familiar yet strangely foreign to the eyes. His February 2020 Los Angeles solo exhibition, his first in the city, featured a series of seemingly traditional-style pastel portraits whose conventionality was undermined by clothing the serious-looking subjects with naturalistic garments ranging from gigantic mushrooms and fully unfurled red roses to frolicking frogs. Party, who has executed major mural commissions for the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles and the Dallas Museum of Art, “detects surprising connections between seemingly disparate worlds—nature, science, the art historical canon—and invites his viewer to consider alternate realities,” according to Hauser & Wirth, the global gallery that represents him.

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ARCHITECTURE

The traditional vacation home, be it the rustic cabin in the woods or the modest cottage on a private beach, is getting so sophisticated that its aesthetics and amenities not only rival but also often surpass those of the primary residence. Architects Charles M. Haver and Stewart R. Skolnick, whose eponymous firm in Roxbury, Conn., specializes in second homes, says high-net-worth individuals are spending more time at these homes away from home. “Time is the ultimate luxury, and our clients see these homes as their refuge,” Haver says, adding that some families spend the entire summer there. Adds Skolnick, “These also are places where they entertain guests, and if, like most of our clients, they have large properties, they request multiple buildings.” The duo designed a 70-acre gentleman’s farm in Washington, Conn., for a Manhattan family that includes not only a traditional-style stone house but also an entertainment arcade in a converted barn that features a billiards room, a movie theater with professional-style seating, and a pub; a swimming pool with a spa; a pool house with a gym and an outdoor shower; and a guesthouse. They say clients typically request kitchens with a fireplace, a seating area with a flat-screen television, and multiple foodprep stations and sinks so friends and family can help with the cooking. Other favorite items on the second-home wish list include gyms, wine cellars or wine rooms, media spaces, entertainment centers/games rooms, and fully outfitted outdoor kitchens. DESIGN

As kitchens become more open, their appliances are being concealed beautifully behind closed doors so they blend in with the rest of the home’s decor. “Clients are thinking about their kitchens as actual rooms, not separated from the rest of the house,” says designer Oliver M. Furth, whose namesake firm is based in Los Angeles. “More and more as part of this integration, folks want kitchens to ‘look’ like rooms, too.” It’s part of a larger trend, he says, to make high-traffic, functional rooms have a cleaner and more streamlined appearance regardless of their design style. “But a clean look still requires a place to put things—more so if the ‘things’ aren’t going to be out on display,” he says. “That means extra closed cabinetry to hide appliances, storage for equipment and tools, deep drawers for pots and pans, cabinets with doors for mixing bowls, and even garages for small appliances like toasters, blenders, and coffee machines.” In a recent open-plan project in Malibu, Calif., Furth hid the kitchen’s refrigeration units and dishwashers behind cabinetry doors and added a small service kitchen directly behind the main kitchen. There’s also storage space that, in homage to the main kitchen, is hidden behind cabinet doors. “This way, my client gets to be in the kitchen and be a part of things,” he says. “There’s also the option to make a mess in the service kitchen and have that whole area be hidden.” 7

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THE ‘BRILLIANCE’ OF RANCH HOMES THE SINGLE- FLOOR HOUSES HAVE A CASUAL AIR, AND MELD THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE SEAMLESSLY

This home in Santa Barbara, Calif., built in 2016, has floor-to-ceiling windows and easy access to the outdoors from every room.

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anch living keeps it on the level. Spread out over one floor, these homes are more casual than other styles, often lacking the symmetry of more classic designs. Buyers are attracted to that casual air, and the style maximizes indoor-outdoor living that adds to the feeling of ease. The homes can also allow for privacy, with clever layouts and landscaping. Modern examples incorporate features like open-floor plans, floor-to-ceiling windows, and the latest technology into the build, but they are still centered on indoor-outdoor living. The style flourished in places like California, where the weather allows for the outdoors to be an extension of the home most of the year. Many of these were built as suburban developments in the years immediately following World War II. “In the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s, most of the very good residential architects here in California were designing ranch houses; it was just part of their portfolio,” explains Irvine, Calif.based architect Alan Hess, author of The Ranch House. “They are just excellently designed.” Architect Cliff May popularized the style, inspired by the adobe ranch houses owned by his family near San Diego, according to a 1986 New York Times article. “I rebelled against the boxy houses being built then,” May, who died in 1989, told the Times. “The ranch house was everything a California house should be—it had cross-ventilation, the floor was level with the ground, and with its courtyard and the exterior corridor. It was about sunshine and informal outdoor living.”

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A sprawling Cliff May-designed home in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., offers a central courtyard.

May built the first home in this style in 1931, and, over his career, designed more than 1,000 custom houses. The bulk of them were in California, but he also had projects as far away as Ireland, Australia, and Switzerland. Modern architects are also melding cutting-edge design with one-level living. In Santa Barbara, Calif., local architect Ken Radtkey and his team at Blackbird Architects created a ranch-style home there in 2016. It incorporates a modern kitchen, dining, and living area as the center of the home, with the master suite and office separate from the additional bedrooms. Guests and residents can access the outdoors from almost anywhere in the home. The home has modern sliding doors and floor-to-ceiling windows, and its curved roof creates a shaded outdoor living space. And the outdoor areas are just as well planned, with native and drought-resistant plantings, grass terraces, an orchard, a pool, gardens, and a koi pond with a stone waterfall. The owner’s imported Moroccan doors have been incorporated throughout the house, creating a unique contrast to the home’s clean lines, according to the architect. There’s also a separate garage with an artist’s studio. Recently listed for just under $5 million, Montecito-based Sotheby’s International Realty agent Joe McCorkell is representing the property. Homes by May are still in demand, as well, according

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to Clara Yang, an agent with the Beverly Hills Brokerage of Sotheby’s International Realty. Yang is currently marketing a three-bedroom, two-anda-half bathroom home designed by May in 1948. Located in the lower Mandeville Canyon area in Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighborhood, the home is listed for $3.6 million. The kitchen and bathrooms of the 2,322-square-foot home have been updated, but much of the design remains the same, Yang says. “Wherever you are, there’s a door to walk outside,” she notes. “And there are windows throughout to let the light in.” The home, built in a U shape, surrounds a courtyard with a firepit and mature landscaping. There are also two patios with fountains, a pool surrounded by a glass fence, and a pocket garden. “It’s not like a modern house with an open-floor plan. It’s like a treasure hunt; there’s something different around every corner, ” Yang says. “It’s perfect for staying home, because each person can have their own space and everyone can meet up in the middle.” Other May-designed properties do offer that open plan, however. A four-bedroom, five-and-a-half bathroom home in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., boasts a flowing layout, as well as abundant natural light and a central courtyard that connects seamlessly to the indoor living areas.

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The Rancho Santa Fe home, top, has an open-floor plan. The Santa Barbara home, bottom, is decidedly modern.

Landscaping is key to ranch homes, and May is known for having brought in mature trees to plant on the grounds of his projects. This property is no different, note agents Eric Iantorno and Beth Van Boxtel of Pacific Sotheby's International Realty. The home, built in 1973, sits on almost three acres and is currently on the market for $5.8 million. “Cliff May used adult trees and plants at the time, and these days they are giant,” Van Boxtel explains. They include olive and pepper trees, plus a small fruit tree orchard, a vegetable garden, several kinds of berries, and a variety of tropical plants. “The olive trees make it feel so romantic,” Iantorno

notes. “And the details of the space—things are small and then expand, and that play on proportions makes it feel very special.” Single-level houses have gained in popularity as the baby boomer generation looks to retire and relocate to places without stairs. But Yang says she’s seen more interest in ranch-style homes from buyers of all ages. People are attracted by the informal ease of living there, as well as the integrated indoor-outdoor experience. Others are drawn to the deceptively simple architecture. “They’re just brilliant little designs, and people are appreciating them,” Hess says. 11

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STARRY- EYED DESTINATIONS

The mountains meet the sky at Yosemite Village, this page. The otherworldly nightscape at Mount Shasta in Northern California, opposite page, top right.

THE WORLDâ€™S BEST STARGAZING SPOTS ARE SURE TO IMPRESS

ith a never-ending supply of technological advancements and screens seemingly around every turn, modern life often pulls people away from nature. Fortunately, looking up at the stars never ceases to amaze, especially when a postcard-perfect backdrop and ideal conditions are combined with world-class stargazing facilities. From remote desert moonscapes to exotic islands, these are the best places on the planet for catching views of galaxies far, far away.

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NAMIBIA

Home to the large, arid Namib Desert, windswept Namibia is one of the least densely populated countries on Earth. To get to the remote corner of southern Africa for the perfect spot is a long journey through mesmerizing dunes and rocky outcrops. When the International Dark-Sky Association, the worldâ€™s leading authority recognizing places for their sky quality, formed in 1988, the first reserve to achieve the highest gold-tier status was the NamibRand Nature Reserve, a dazzling, isolated wilderness of rust-colored dunes and sandy plains framed by the Nubib Mountains. Watching the stars sparkling above sand dunes and mountains, accompanied by the occasional animal chorus, guarantees an unforgettable experience. CALIFORNIA

No U.S. state offers the variety of stargazing opportunities like California. Most notable is Death Valley National Park, a gold-tier International Dark Sky Park where the Milky Way can be spotted with the naked eye. (Only the neon glow of Las Vegas, some 100 miles away, prevents the skies from being even darker.) 13

An astronomical observatory allows you to see the sights from Mauna Kea in Hawaii, top. At Lassen Volcanic National Park, bottom, a telescope transports you to a celestial adventure.

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A standout among the few lodging options within the massive, 3.4 million-acre park, The Oasis at Death Valley has taken measures to minimize light pollution in the area, providing a great home base for amateur astronomers. Palm Springs, where several upscale resorts incorporate stargazing into their guest activities, is in close proximity to two International Dark Sky Parks: Joshua Tree National Park and Borrego Springs. Visitors can also enjoy the Rancho Mirage Observatory, which opened in 2018 as the rare observatory built specifically for public use. Meanwhile, as one of the least visited and darkest national parks, Channel Islands National Park enjoys exceptionally low levels of light pollution from its position off the Southern California coast. The few visitors who make the trek and stay past sundown are rewarded with astounding stargazing opportunities. In Northern California, Mount Shasta serves as a beacon for stargazers. The intrepid head to rugged Siskiyou County to drive 8,000 feet up—more than halfway to the summit—to appreciate the outdoors after dark. Local outfitters offer nighttime guided stargazing and spiritual hikes, while winter brings custom moonlight snowshoe adventures and the opportunity to ski under the stars at Mt. Shasta Ski Park. Nearby in the Shasta Cascade region, the city of Redding attracts stargazers thanks to its proximity to Lassen Volcanic National Park, one of the world’s few locations where you can find all four types of volcanoes. The park offers starry-night ranger-led programs as well as the Lassen Dark Sky Festival, a free two-day astronomy festival usually held annually in August, featuring constellation tours, solar scope viewing, and live demonstrations. Among the state’s myriad destinations for stargazing, none is as famous as the area around Yosemite National Park and the surrounding Mariposa County. Every year around late July or August, stargazers flock to Glacier Point on the

south wall of Yosemite Valley to witness the Perseid meteor shower, when stars appear to rain down from the heavens. While summertime visitors to Yosemite take advantage of the multiple star-watching activities offered nightly, others decamp to the Ahwahnee Meadow or El Capitan Meadow, where sheer granite cliffs paint a dramatic landscape against the starry night sky. TENERIFE

Tenerife, the largest and most populated of the Canaries, is often lauded for its stargazing opportunities. The exceptionally clear and dark skies can be explained by the remote island’s high altitude, proximity to the equator, and distance from tropical storms, not to mention a law restricting flight paths in order to protect stargazing conditions. Since 1964, the Teide Observatory has been an international hub for solar astronomy from its perch atop its namesake volcano. Teams have arrived from around the world to make new discoveries about the sun using the observatory’s sophisticated telescopes, and fledgling astronomers can enjoy guided observatory tours where guides point out constellations from both hemispheres, meteor showers, and the Summer Triangle. Casual types need only to take a cable car to the top of Mount Teide (Spain’s highest peak) for evening stargazing. HAWAII

At Hawaii’s Mauna Kea, the tallest point in the state, 13 huge telescopes, including the world’s largest optical telescope, occupy the summit of the dormant volcano, where scientists detect light from distant galaxies thanks to the altitude, clean air, low humidity, and lack of light pollution. Between sunrise and sunset, visitors make the two-hour drive to the 13,796foot summit to brave the elements and low oxygen levels. Situated at a more manageable 9,200 feet, the well-equipped

visitor info center offers free lectures, Q&As, and a chance to peer through 11-, 14-, and 16-inch telescopes. NEW ZEALAND

With its remote locale and clear skies, the “land of the long white cloud” has long been a mecca for stargazers, particularly the area around the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park on the rugged South Island. One of the world’s largest and most accessible Dark Sky Reserves is found at the Mackenzie Basin, a high-country plateau ringed entirely by mountains from which the Magellanic Clouds and distant dwarf galaxies are visible year-round. The glacial Lake Tekapo is home to the Dark Sky Reserve, a self-proclaimed leader in astrotourism offering a plethora of stargazing activities, including a mountaintop stargazing experience at the world-renowned Mount John Observatory. The North Island also receives a steady stream of stargazers, many of whom trek to Helena Bay on the remote northeastern coast. There, Helena Bay Lodge offers 800 acres of scenic greenery, four private beaches, and unobstructed views of the night sky.

The Milky Way is in full view at Death Valley in California.

NEW MEXICO

The desert landscape of the American Southwest has long appealed to amateur sky watchers. Located just outside of Albuquerque, the prehistoric Puebloan place of mystery known as Chaco Culture National Historical Park lets visitors experience the same dark skies the Chacoans observed 1,000 years ago. More than 99% of the park is designated as a natural darkness zone with no permanent outdoor lighting, ensuring the preservation of nocturnal ecosystems. Visitors to Chaco Canyon encounter many solstice and equinox markers, a reminder of how the Chacoans incorporated celestial movements into their architecture, art, and culture.

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SQUARING AWAY YOUR WALLS USING GEOMETRIC SHAPES TO GIVE YOUR INTERIORS A BOOST OF STYLE

shapely frames, the effect can be subtle or statement making. “Geometric shapes are very dynamic and carry a lot of visual weight,” says New Jersey-based Jennifer Matthews, co-founder and creative director at Tempaper, a line of removable wallpaper. “If they are small, they can add textural interest, whereas larger shapes create bold movement in a room.” “When mixed with more traditional motifs, they lend a freshness to the designs,” says Los Angeles-based designer Stefani Stein. Meanwhile, the repetitive nature of geometrics lends an organization to a room, so there’s an automatic symmetry. “Don’t be afraid to use geometric shapes, regardless of your overall style direction,” says Tulsa, Okla.-based designer Mel Bean. “An all-neutral space with limited layering of geometric shapes and patterns is an entirely different experience from a colorful, complex, extensive use of pattern and color.” SHIFT SHAPES

Combining different shapes creates an interesting tension, Matthews says, like pairing oval sconces or circled mirrors with scalloped wallpaper and a diamond rug or bold-tiled flooring. New York-based Barbara Karpf, founder and president of DecoratorsBest, an online retailer for high-end textiles and wallpapers, recommends mixing different geometric patterns together when they have varied scales. “A small, tight pattern works well with a large open geometric—one pattern could have a touch of a color that is prominent in the other pattern,” she says. WORK WITH WALLPAPER Marimekko wallpaper, from DecoratorsBest in New York, adds a chic geometric look to a living room space.

The easiest way to apply pattern to walls is by using wallpaper. “Geometric wallpapers range in effect from youthful to sophisticated,” Bean says. “The iconic Hicks hexagon wall covering is an elegant classic. And for a bold, modern approach, I love Cole & Son’s Geometric II paper,” she says. “A wallpapered statement wall can form foyers from simple hallways, home offices from cozy corners, and separate dining areas from living spaces,” Karpf says. Keep in mind, a small, repetitive pattern works everywhere, whereas a big, bold pattern will work best on an accent wall, she says.

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hen walls collide with geometric shapes, an uninspired space can suddenly have a strong point of view. Whether W iterated as patterned wallpaper, mirrors, or artwork in

And, when considering color, generally, the lighter the hue, the subtler the experience, says Newton, Mass.-based designer Liz Caan. “Geometric patterns with high-contrast colors will always veer into bold and graphic territory, so be mindful when choosing your palette.” Using geometric prints has another benefit: They can hide a multitude of sins. For one project, Manhattan-based designer Timothy Brown used a multicolor tonal stripe to hide some millwork he didn’t want to remove but also didn’t want to highlight. They also “allow you to control the direction and flow of a space, whether you want to cast focus on an area or guide the eye away from a less savory spot,” he says. MIX MEDIUMS

Combining geometrics with other patterns adds interest and can balance out the look. “A stripe or geometric pattern on a printed grasscloth wallcovering can soften the crisp nature of a bold print,” Stein says. She suggests trying a variegated stripe, monochrome geometric,

or tonal variation for a dramatic backdrop that won’t overpower the other elements of the space. Caan prefers to play with “opposites” when it comes to wallpapers, such as mixing a bold stripe or geometric with a floral. “When the colors are copacetic and the scales are varying— creating some relational value—the end result can have a dramatic effect, but one with a softer edge thanks to the floral balancing the sharp lines of the geometric,” she says.

colors to create geometric motifs on walls. Geometric shapes, when applied to upholstery, help create depth, says Chicago- and San Francisco-based interior designer Alison Pickart. “I’ve used ceiling-mounted drapery in hallways that have utility and closet doors that needed to be concealed yet still be accessible,” she says. She also loves to use tiled geometric patterns, whether on kitchen walls or bathroom backsplashes to incorporate interest.

Clockwise from left: A bathroom with Tempaper wallpaper, a bathroom designed by Alison Pickart with patterned walls, and a kitchen designed by Liz Caan features geometric tiles.

THINK BEYOND WALLPAPER

There are other mediums in which to shape your walls, too. “Our favorite method, which introduces rich texture and architectural interest, is through applied moldings,” says Chicago-based designer Tom Stringer. “We’ve used a repeating geometric motif at various scales in applied moldings, and then again in other areas in carved screens to layer pattern and texture into a stark white interior.” Stringer has also utilized painted designs, which he achieved by taping off patterns and then painting in contrasting

STRIKE A BALANCE

“The biggest impact comes from either using them in excess or very thoughtfully in small, understated doses,” Caan says. Brown considers every aspect of the room when working with geometric shapes to create an overall symmetry. “Any room is a mix of geometric shapes—from added furniture to the decisive lines of windows and doors. Focus on the scale of any pattern or shape so that it all works together,” Brown says. 17

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MALIN AKERMAN’S FAVORITE THINGS AT HOME THE ACTRESS ON A FAMILY HEIRLOOM, VASES FROM SWEDEN, AND MORE

alin Akerman isn’t a homebody, which is fortunate, since her job as an actress makes living out of a suitcase a M necessity. Her coming AMC series Soulmates took her all the

MAX DECKER PAINTING

“I have a painter friend, Max Decker, and he gave this to me for my 40th birthday. It’s my son and my husband looking over a landscape in England. It hangs in our dining room so we see it every day.”

HANDMADE SWEDISH VASES

“These Made by Gotland vases come all the way from a small island in Sweden called Gotland, where my mother lives. The company supports artisans on the island, and they sent me these pieces. I love them so much—they’re all handmade. I use them as vases, and just as decoration. I love the warmth that they bring.”

POWDER ROOM WALLPAPER

“I did wallpaper in our guest bathroom—it’s the perfect room to get a little creative. I like that this looks like painted gold. The gold paint strokes feel fancy, and everything else in there is gold, which is fun.”

MY GREAT- GRANDMOTHER’S SERVING PLATE

“I have a lidded crystal platter that’s very old school that my great-grandmother gave me. She came to America as a teenager, fell in love with it, but only stayed for a few years before returning to Sweden. She got this platter in America in the early 1900s. I love and cherish it, and I only bring it out on very special occasions.”

OLD - FASHIONED BEER COOLER

“I bought this big, old-fashioned cooler at a flea market. It’s the type you’d see at an old grocery store filled with CocaCola. We fill it up and with ice so we can have cold drinks outside. I like the rustic look, and it fits the vibe of the rest of the house.”

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way to Milan pre-Covid-19 outbreak, while her Netflix movie, The Sleepover, shot in Boston. “I’m really excited about it because it’s the first family film I’ve done,” says the star, who at the time, flew back home to Los Angeles every weekend. “My son never gets to see any of my work because none of it is family-friendly.” Even though Akerman, 42, enjoys travel, she can’t resist the comforts of home. “I need a good balance of being at home and being out in the world,” she says. And after spending the better part of the past three years filming Showtime’s Billions in New York City, the Swedish-Canadian actress is happy to be back in L.A., where she shares a cozy Los Feliz house with her husband, Jack Donnelly, and 7-year-old son, Sebastian. She renovated about a year and a half ago, to give the space more of an indoor/outdoor flow. “I decided to blow it out and make it a big open space, with sliding glass doors everywhere.” The result is a gorgeous Mediterranean-influenced space, perfect for family living. “When I am home, I do love it,” admits the star. Below, a list of some of Akerman’s favorite items in her L.A. home.

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A WORK OF ART FOR ANY OCCASION

ARTIST SOPHIE MATISSE TEAMS UP WITH MARK CROSS TO CREATE 10 ONE- OF-A- KIND HAND - PAINTED BAGS

A view of the artist at work, above. Matisse put great thought into her bag collection.

Opposite page from left: Sophie Matisse; Mark Cross; this page: Mark Cross (2)

Matisse is a natural-born artist. SAsophie the daughter of sculptor Paul

Matisse and great-granddaughter of celebrated French painter Henri Matisse, it’s no surprise Matisse found herself in the art field. But she says it’s less her family’s roots in the art world and more her upbringing that led her there. Matisse says she did not grow up hearing many stories about her famous great-grandfather, which she believes saved her from “a lot of baggage” and potential pressure to live up to his legacy as a painter. “I don’t think I would’ve been strong enough to lift that on my shoulders at that time, so I got my roots into my own art,” she says. Matisse, 55, studied art in Paris and developed her own style as a contemporary artist. She says she thinks of her work like a fishing expedition: “always in search of a great catch with lots of daydreaming along the way.” Matisse now lives in New York and has a gallery on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. She works mostly with oil and gouache paint—although she will debut a show this fall at her New York gallery featuring short films along with painted works—and has developed a love for painting on objects. Though her first professional work with painting objects was in 2008, when she collaborated with perfumer Kilian Hennessy—of the Hennessy cognac family—on a line of perfume bottles, she says she actually first experimented with the idea by painting on her own iPhone. Since then, Matisse has painted on chess sets, which will also be featured in her fall show, and on four pianos, which were a part of a 60-piano installment in New York organized by the nonprofit Sing for Hope. “It’s nice to kind of melt the lines of the piano by painting, for instance, on the keys,” she says about the piano installment project. “The piano almost disappears in the design, so it’s kind of like an ambiguous blurring of the lines of the objects and the form of whatever’s being painted.” While Matisse enjoys the opportunity

Sophie Matisse has collaborated with Mark Cross to make unique, limitededition handbags.

to paint on new objects, she says she never wants it to be too commercial. She prefers to work on collaborations that allow her to express her own style, which she says is a rare opportunity. “I just feel the sense of the preciousness of time in every day,” Matisse says. “The days just go by so fast. I want to spend them with something that’s more meaningful.” Matisse has most recently collaborated with luxury handbag brand Mark Cross, and that partnership has exactly fit the artist’s criteriaa. She was introduced to the brand by a mutual friend who had the idea for her to paint a limited edition collection of 10 handbags, each with a unique design. “They just said, ‘Paint it,’ and they just went into the project with full confidence and that was quite nice,” Matisse says. Matisse says her inspiration stemmed from Sara and Gerald Murphy—whose father acquired the company after the death of Mark Cross—and their way of life as expats living in France in the 1920s, entertaining the likes of Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. “I read about their lives,” Matisse says. “I thought, ‘Oh, wouldn’t it be great for Sara Murphy to have a collection of different bags she can bring to

different parties or different occasions?’ and that’s how that started.” The first handbag in the collection mimics an international letter, stamped with Sara Murphy’s birthday to suggest “a romantic birthday present” from Gerald to Sara, Matisse says. “It gives way to the series of fantasy bags. . .this sort of romantic, kind of nostalgic feeling,” she says. Some of the other handbags in the collection resemble a horse tack and bridle, a nod to the brand’s 19th-century beginnings as a leather goods maker for horse and buggy riders. One of Matisse’s favorites in the collection, titled For Grace, is painted with pearls and the charms Grace Kelly wore in the classic 1954 Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window. In fact, all of the bags in the collection are styled after the overnight case Mark Cross designed for Kelly to carry in the film, and the style is named The Grace Box. The collection was released in late February, and while Matisse isn’t sure how many more collaborations she’ll do in the future, she is grateful for the artistic freedom she was given. “It was a lovely project,” she says. “They couldn’t have been nicer and more supportive than they were, so that turned out quite nice. I was happy with it.” 21

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SERIOUS ABOUT SNEAKERS VEJA’S SHOES LOOK GOOD AND DO GOOD, TOO

ook good, feel good”—it’s an aphorism often used to summarize how one’s appearance can make someone act “Lempowered. But Paris-based sneaker company Veja proves

that the phrase can possess an even deeper meaning. Started in 2004, the outfit was built around an abiding devotion to treating everyone and everything in its supply chain and its distribution structure with care and respect. For instance, its sneakers use rubber harvested by respectably paid communities in the Amazon forest, where rubber trees grow naturally in the wild. And 53% of its running shoe model is made from natural or recycled products, such as rice waste, banana oil, sugar cane, and recycled plastic bottles collected in Brazil and made into a mesh. Each detail of every model is examined not just for how good it looks, but by the good it does for the world and the workers. “Veja is one step in high aesthetics,” says co-founder Sébastien Kopp, “one step in ecology and fair trade.” For the style- and justice-conscious set, both are movements in the right direction. And it has found celebrities ranging from Meghan Markle to Emma Watson to Eddie Redmayne to Reese Witherspoon wearing them. In their early 20s, Kopp and his childhood friend François-Ghislain Morillion—both of whom are now 41— worked in investment banking. They soon abandoned the business and started an NGO. They traveled around the world—to almost 25 countries, Kopp estimates—to write reports for major French companies about how their supply chains affected local populations, and did or did not achieve the companies’ supposed fair-trade or environmental goals. “We were disappointed by what we saw,” Kopp says. “Most of the time, the environment, social justice, and economic justice were treated as out of the company’s business model.” They decided to take those values and put them at the core of a new company.

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Sébastien Kopp, left, and François-Ghislain Morillion are founders of Veja, a sneaker company dedicated to doing good. Below, a peek into the Veja office and showroom in Paris.

They chose sneakers. “It’s a very symbolic product,” Kopp says. They loved them and wore them constantly. And from a business perspective, they saw that so much of the prices customers paid actually came from something they thought Veja could do without: advertising. By cutting out all ads and marketing, they could pay more to make the sneaker— five to seven times more, Kopp says— enabling them to use fair-trade raw materials, to sign suppliers to longerterm contracts, and to collaborate with factories in Brazil that let workers unionize, offer four weeks of paid vacation a year, and pay a living wage that enables employees to buy homes while working 40-hour weeks. The shoes still cost in the $78 to $280 range. More revealing than their success may be how unafraid they are to show how they fail. They submit themselves to review from an independent nonprofit. They openly confess to shortcomings on their website—about using an e-commerce site that “still relies on banking partners with branches in tax havens,” or about the trade-offs between vegan leather and petroleumbased alternatives.

The company struggles to track where the cows that it uses for leather come from, and hopes to make sure it isn’t the unwitting cause of deforestation or damage to the Amazon. Veja’s openness is, of course, a deliberate choice. “That is the difficulty of Veja, but that is the beautiful thing also,” Kopp says. “To talk about reality. Not to talk about a green company that is doing everything very well—this is a corporate dream. We try to expose what we do, and the limits of what we do….To be in the reality. Not to be dreaming.” Veja has no big investors. (“It makes us very free,” Kopp says. “We limit the growth of the company to maintain a human rhythm.”) It doesn’t do market research. (“We design the sneakers we want to wear.”) They collaborate with the beloved designer Rick Owens, who described Veja to Vogue as “the most responsible sneaker company I could find.” In May 2019, Kopp and Morillion hired a CEO, Laure Browne, who has exposed blindspots and revealed possibilities. Veja’s collection of physical spaces is expanding. Since its start, it has sold 3.5 million sneakers in more than 40 countries, including the United States—each pair

made in the style, and with much of the sustainability, the co-founders sought. But they try not to preach. “We don’t judge anybody,” Kopp says. “Maybe our society is a bit sick because everybody says to everybody, ‘You should be like this.’…What we try to do [is] to change ourselves.” He worries that the industry, after years of worldwide growth and globalization, has forgotten where things come from. Veja could stand as a reminder. “That’s what we would like to change—setting up an example as small as a shoe brand.” 23

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CROWN JEWELS FROM DIAMOND - ENCRUSTED JEWELRY WATCHES TO RUGGED STEEL SPORT MODELS, BRITISH MONARCHS HAVE TREASURED FINE TIMEPIECES FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY

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Prince Charles wore a Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Chronograph to the wedding of his son Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

hen Patek Philippe hosted its 2015 biennial Grand Exhibition to W celebrate its watchmaking heritage in

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London, the brand dedicated an entire room to its Royal Collection, consisting of more than 15 royal timepieces. The exhibition space was designed to evoke the 1851 Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace at Hyde Park in London. At that historic event, Queen Victoria, the reigning monarch at the time, acquired a Patek Philippe open-face, key-winding, and hand-setting pendant watch and matching brooch. The yellow gold timepiece embellished with blue enameling and a flower with accents set with rose-cut diamonds was a highlight of the 2015 display. While Queen Victoria may have been the first British monarch to possess a treasure from the esteemed brand, she was certainly not the last. The exhibition also showcased a Ref. 4975/1G with diamonds and a multistrand pearl bracelet that belongs to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who lent the extravagant jewelry watch so the public could admire it. Queen Elizabeth’s appreciation of fine Swiss timepieces was cultivated from a young age. On the occasion of her wedding in 1947, the Swiss Federal Republic presented her with a diamondset Vacheron Constantin model 4481

designed for her. In 1981, she passed it on to Princess Diana as a wedding gift when she married Prince Charles. For her coronation in 1952, the queen wore a dainty diamond-set Jaeger-LeCoultre 101, which still lays claim to the smallest mechanical watch movement in the world. In celebration of her diamond jubilee in 2012, Jaeger-LeCoultre presented her with a new version of the timeless 101. A casual candid photo of the queen in 1992 revealed an Art Deco-era Omega Ladymatic on her wrist, and more recently, she has been spotted wearing a classic gold Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars. Her son Prince Charles appears to have inherited her taste for understated, elegant watches, such as the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Chronograph that he wore to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018. On other occasions, he’s been spotted wearing a bolder two-tone Cartier Santos and a deco-style Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. It’s also likely that his collection includes a Hamilton RAF Pilot’s Chronograph that he would have received during his military training. His sons, like their millennial peers, are drawn to rugged steel sport watches. Prince William favors his Omega Seamaster Professional Quartz 300M with a blue dial. The watch was a gift from his late mother, Princess Diana. Prince Harry, having spent a decade in the Army, opts for brawny sport watches, such as a Rolex Explorer II and a Breitling Aerospace Advantage, a model exclusively available to Apache helicopter pilots who have completed combat missions. The special edition features a rendering of an Apache helicopter and the Army Air Corps wings on the dial. In keeping with her trademark classic style, Kate Middleton’s go-to watch is a stainless-steel Cartier Ballon Bleu with a blue sapphire cabochon set in the crown, a complement to her 12-carat blue sapphire engagement ring that had once belonged to Prince William’s late mother. Markle is also a Cartier fan, though her two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold Tank Française was reportedly a pre-royal-family reward to herself for the success of her television show Suits. Overall, British royals express their personal sense of style with timeless classics with lasting value, and many of their favorites are even within reach of us mere commoners.

Queen Victoria’s pendant watch from Patek Philippe, above. A one-of-a-kind piece from Patek Philippe, shown at left, designed for the current queen of England.

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VISITING MUSEUMS VIRTUALLY rior to the coronavirus pandemic, the world’s great museums and cultural institutions had already utilized P technology in varying degrees to make their collections and

Above: To make up for not being able to visit its exhibitions in person, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam launched “Rijksmuseum From Home.”

experiences more accessible to all. But in light of the unprecedented raft of temporary closures, museums have looked to leverage new platforms and applications in order to share their collections with millions. Though the shift to digital was brought on by the pandemic, it’s here to stay. Many institutions have taken the opportunity to offer new resources geared toward teachers and parents. Now a whole new audience can better enjoy and understand priceless collections across the globe. In response to stay-at-home measures, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) rebranded its website to LACMA @ Home, enabling the public to watch exhibition walkthroughs, read artist interviews and exhibition catalogs, and learn via online courses, lectures, and teaching resources. Unique offerings include LACMA Productions, a series of contemporary artist profile videos made by emerging filmmakers, and curated playlists of global music inspired by recent shows such as “Fiji: Art & Life in the Pacific.” The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., now offers at-home resources including audio and video inter-

views between its curators and artists such as Alex Katz and Julie Mehretu. Users can listen to lectures, downloadable as podcasts, on any number of topics, from the moon in the age of photography to art history. Educational resources run all the way from prekindergarten to university level and include the NGAkids Art Zone app, which offers myriad interactive activities inspired by works in the museum’s collection. There’s also a sketchbook that lets children make digital artworks based on those in the museum. Miami’s Bass Museum of Art is one of America’s most tech-savvy institutions, as evidenced by The Bass Squared, a satellite gallery exclusive to Instagram that exhibits art native to the digital realm. During the pandemic, the museum used its regular Instagram page to offer a daily hashtagged art activity known as #CafecitoBreak, an art-based activity from its archive starting at 3:05 p.m. Eastern time. (The city’s area code is 305.) For those who own a virtual reality headset, The Bass offers a VR-compatible exhibit inspired by Ugo Rondinone’s 2018 show “good evening beautiful blue.” The Art Institute of Chicago had to close its doors only a few short weeks after it launched “El Greco: Ambition and Defiance.” The museum quickly pivoted to move the hotly anticipated exhibit online, allowing the public to take a

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curator-narrated video tour or explore an interactive feature charting the history of the artist’s 1577 masterpiece The Assumption of the Virgin. Junior curators can use an online “journeymaker” tool to build a personalized museum booklet around themes like superheroes and sleepovers. Those who have yet to visit Louvre Abu Dhabi can simply head to its website to enjoy a deep dive into the museum’s highlights via audio and video guides. Newly added features include a 360-degree virtual tour of the museum’s latest international exhibition, “Furusiyya: The Art of Chivalry Between East and West,” as well as digital learning resources for teachers and a series of online videos and artistic activities for families and children. The museum’s mobile app contains more than 150 audio clips (available in Arabic, English, French, Mandarin, Russian, German, and Hindi), including curator-led tours. Museums around the world have followed the standard set by Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, which launched “Rijksmuseum From Home,” a multimedia initiative offering various ways to engage with the collection. Highlights include a series of short videos in which curators discuss their favorite works and “Masterpieces Up Close,” an online platform that lets users tour the museum’s famous Gallery of Honour, home to some of history’s most celebrated paintings, including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and Vermeer’s The Milkmaid. The Frick, Henry Clay Frick’s mansion-turned-museum on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, had been due to close temporarily in 2020 for a massive renovation. Ahead of the museum’s closure, it unveiled an intuitive virtual tour of the building, which walks visitors through the evolution of its architecture, with accompanying audio guides available on the museum’s SoundCloud page. In addition to the grand interior spaces, viewers can peruse the museum’s priceless collection of Old Masters, sculpture, porcelain, and furniture. Melbourne, Australia’s popular National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) offers activities and learning resources for the whole family, from a variety of 360-degree virtual self-guided exhibition tours (including “Keith Haring/Jean-Michel Basquiat:

Clockwise from top: The Louvre Abu Dhabi, which has gotten into the virtual game; a now-empty exhibition hall at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.; artist Julie Mehretu, whose work is on display through the National Gallery; and the Abu Dhabi museum’s online offerings via an app.

Crossing Lines”) to curator-led videos of collection highlights. The NGV Kids at Home site provides worksheets, art games, and DIY craft activities for little ones. Despite limited resources, smaller regional museums are also getting in on the act. In New Orleans, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art utilizes Zoom and Facebook to host interactive programming such as art-inspired meditation, family workshops, teen art classes, and musical performances. St. Louis’ City Museum launched City Museum on Air, in which staff, crew, artists, and historians take to Facebook Live every weekday to share stories, teach free art classes, and offer sneak peeks at upcoming exhibits. While it might not match the thrill one gets from walking the hallowed halls of the world’s finest museums, there’s an unprecedented amount of content waiting to be explored. 27

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HAMPTONS HIGHLIGHTS

A TOUR THROUGH SOME OF THE AREAâ€™S MOST DESIRABLE DESTINATIONS

or more than a century, New York’s Hamptons, a group of villages and Fhamlets on the East End of Long Island,

have been the summer sanctuary of choice for Manhattan’s rich and famous. Over the years, as they fled the sweltering city, they transformed the area in the South Fork from modest potato farms to grand estates known the world over. These days, the Hamptons are a year-round destination for an elite international set of buyers, many of whom are multimillionaires, billionaires, and celebrities. “There are very few places that have the beaches we have,” says Harald Grant, a senior global real estate advisor for Sotheby’s International Realty, Southampton Brokerage, who has covered the Hamptons since 1987, when Sotheby’s opened an office there. “They are wide and clean, and the waters are pristine.” The diversity of the Hamptons also is part of the allure: Each village and hamlet has a different personality. Here are four “A-plus locations” that Grant says convey the diversity of the celebrated seaside resort.

a dirt road, so most of the houses are in the modern style—glass and concrete and metal—and the older ones are being torn down.” On Gin Lane, he says, properties typically sell for $30 million to $100 million. “Most of the properties are two acres,” he says, “and there are lots of historic homes from the 1930s that cannot be altered.” EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE

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SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE

One of the oldest and largest communities in the Hamptons, Southampton Village historically has been home to a host of prominent families, including the Fords, the DuPonts, and the Vanderbilts. “The properties in Southampton are old-world and well-groomed,” Grant says. The most prestigious properties are located in three areas—the Estate Section and the oceanfront roads of Gin Lane and Meadow Lane. In the Estate Section, comprised of grand estates and historic houses that are not on the ocean, properties typically are one to five acres and generally command $5 million to $25 million, Grant says. The oceanfront roads of Gin Lane and Meadow Lane, which has been dubbed Billionaire Lane, are the most expensive in the village. Prices start at $20 million, Grant says, adding that waterside properties are the most expensive. Grant says properties in Meadow Lane, Gin Lane, and the Estate Section typically are two acres. “This is a newer area of Southampton,” he says. “Meadow Lane started as

East Hampton Village, which has become Hollywood East, is the place to be and be seen without attracting attention. “It’s upbeat, there’s more nightlife and action, there’s a lot going on,” Grant says. Through the years, it has been home to a number of celebrities, including Paul McCartney, Martha Stewart, and Jerry Seinfeld. Like Southampton Village, the exclusivity is concentrated in three areas: the Estate Section, Further Lane, and Lily Pond Lane. He notes that the Estate Section and Lily Pond Lane feature estates from the 1920s and 1930s, while Further Lane has newer residences in a more modern style. Prices in the three areas, he adds, are the same as they are for their counterparts in Southampton Village, typically $5 million to $25 million, for properties of equivalent sizes. SAGAPONACK

Located between Southampton and East Hampton, Sagaponack, which became its own village in 2005, has retained its rural, country feel despite its popularity.

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“It’s close to everything. It’s low-key; it’s all about getting home and staying at home,” Grant says, adding that its agrarian character will remain largely unchanged because of strict building restrictions. The properties—typically two acres—are priced similarly to ones of the same size in Southampton and East Hampton villages, Grant says. He notes that the most desirable and exclusive properties are off Daniels Lane. SAG HARBOR

An old whaling village that retains much of its original low-key architecture and charm, Sag Harbor, which is about five miles north of Sagaponack on Gardiners Bay, is another prime Hamptons hot spot. Prices start at $2 million to $3 million, according to Grant, who adds that typically buyers pay $5 million to $6 million for a half-acre property. “Prices have increased dramatically,” he says, “but there’s not much land. It’s more urbanized than other areas of the Hamptons.” Most of the houses, Grant says, are 18th-century clapboards, what he calls traditional Hamptons style. “The area is understated,” he says. “It’s great for boating.” The heart of the village and Madison Street are considered prime addresses, according to Grant.

The Hook Windmill in East Hampton, opposite page. An estate in Southampton, above, is set on five acres.

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DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN TURNS TO RUG DESIGN AS HIS NEW ARTISTIC OUTLET

How does a photographer become a rug designer almost overnight?

Rug design was never on my radar. I got a call, out of the blue, from Kyle Bunting, who told me he was a fan of my work, and particularly, the design of my Marfa home, and wanted to know if there was a possibility we could collaborate on a rug collection. So, we met, and I was kind of like, “are you sure? I’ve never really designed anything before.” And he was like, “you know, I’m sure I really want to do this with you.” Kyle saw something that I didn’t see. How did you come up with the designs for the collection?

Kyle was so, so patient with me, because I felt like I had a creative block for eight months. I was really struggling to come up with an idea, a pattern for design, a concept, a story, a narrative, and how it would represent me. Nothing ever felt right, and I was starting to doubt myself. And then, while on an airplane, all of a sudden, in like 10 minutes, I sketched out the design. And it was like, “wow, that’s it.” It was so simple. Kyle’s office kept coming back with alternative versions and I always went back to this original sketch—it’s the design for the rugs that we have now. How would you describe the design?

It’s kind of based on a sense of nostalgia, or what I think a rug should look like. I ended up thinking about all the rugs that my parents had, the rugs that I grew up with, or the rugs that I’ve seen and liked, so it’s really classic in design—like a traditional rug with a little bit of Art Deco influence running through it. If you were to take a really good, classic Persian rug and eliminate the tiny little patterns within it and just made it about the broad shapes, I think you could kind of start to see where there could be some similarities. It’s deconstructed and both modern and nostalgic at the same time. Furniture looks good on these rugs because it can line up on them and feel very ordered. The design is very symmetrical.

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lipping through top design publications, you’ve likely been transported Fby the images shot by Douglas

Friedman. The architecture and interiors photographer, who’s also famed for his highly conceptualized portraiture (think: model in ball gown flipping eggs), has brought countless homes to life through his lens on the pages of Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. While he’s perfected the art of interiors photography in his own distinctive way, Friedman has another passion as of late—rug design. He’s joined forces with Kyle Bunting, who’s known for his decorative, handcrafted hide rugs made in Austin, Texas, on a new line of rugs called Atlas, which launched in January 2020. He spoke with us from the his Marfa, Texas, home—chicken coop and all.

Douglas Friedman, shown on this page, has turned his attention from photography to rug design with Kyle Bunting.

How are they made?

Kyle is a genius. He works with this incredible Italian cowhide. It’s not the kind of hide that’s shorn; it’s a much finer material that feels as soft as fur. The rugs are constructed like mosaic tiles. Small pieces are cut by a laser and bonded to a base by hand. It’s painstaking and time consuming because the seams are important. They have to be super tight. And the nature of the hide makes them easily livable. The same DNA of the original pattern is in all of the rugs. I was so satisfied with the look, I wanted to keep the designs the same. For me, they’re absolutely the ideal expression of what rugs should be. It’s more about customizing the sizes and dimensions for clients and using different color schemes. The first colorways are based on what I see out of my window from my Marfa home—the colors in the landscape and the environment, in the sky, and the sunsets and the sunrises. My living room rugs are so similar to what’s right outside the window, there’s no distraction. I wanted the view to be seen first, and once you grapple with the insane beauty of what’s outside the windows, then you rest your eyes on the inside, and there’s this similarity. 31

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Set against the blue of the water in Miami, this nearly all-white room designed by Phillip Thomas really pops.

WHITE- HOT INTERIORS YOU CAN MAKE A SPACE WITH NO COLOR FEEL MODERN AND MINIMALIST OR WARM AND WELCOMING

here’s a restrained beauty about an all-white space; it’s a sophisticated refinement that awes in its absence of color. T And, depending on accent features, furniture, and fabrics, the

effect can feel warm and welcoming or modern and minimalist. “White spaces are serene and provide a neutral setting for other more subtle items in the room to shine,” says Amalia Graziani of Noor Property Group, a Manhattan-based real estate development firm. They also create a blank canvas, says Phillip Thomas, founder and principal of Phillip Thomas Inc. in New York City. “You can build a story within the space,” he says. Creating an inspired design is all in the details. VARY THE SHADES

Playing with different tones of white and cream can keep the 32

room from feeling too stark, says Rome, Italy-based architect and designer Achille Salvagni. He suggests incorporating prints that combine shades of either white or cream on the walls, in the upholstery, or even on the floor. “Small or subtle pops of color or metallics introduced into the room, that come from art and accessories, also add warmth and a level of sophistication,” Salvagni says. “I like to use a warmer white on the walls paired with brighter trim and a cooler ceiling,” Graziani says. “Subtle contrast makes the space feel much more inviting.”

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CREATE TEXTURAL TOUCHES

Warming up the room and adding dimension is a matter of texture. “Texture is key in keeping a white space from lacking soul,” Thomas says. “Texture reflects light—both natural and artificial—in different ways, and light excites the eye.” Salvagni prefers materials such as cashmere, boucle, sheepskin, and mohair, particularly for upholstery, to add warmth, depth, and a sense of comfort. For carpeting, he opts for a plush, warm-toned silk. “I love the idea of complementing a white ceiling and all-white walls with a printed carpet that combines different shades of white and cream,” he says. Hand-knotted and handwoven rugs add sophistication and a sense of luxury to a space, says Lance Thomas, co-founder of Room Service, a fine furniture and interior design firm in Lake Charles, La. “I personally like to contrast the style of my rug to the furniture that sits on top of it,” he says. Graziani prefers chunky sisal rugs for warmth and texture to offset cool walls. She also loves the contrast of a rough linen weave alongside softer materials such as cashmere and boucle. But texture is not just found in textiles. Lance Thomas recommends wallpapering walls in suede or introducing a lacquered finish on a side table. FOCUS ON ACCENTS

Finishes such as metal play a significant role in achieving an impactful all-white space, Lance Thomas says. “Matte black or iron hardware and fixtures can add stark contrast and a contemporary spin on the space,” he adds. And contrast is a powerful tool. “When the eye sees the truest white and the truest black in a space, all of the other variations of white become richer.” Given the neutral nature of white

walls, there’s a chance to play with interesting hardware and doors, Graziani says. “Sharp stainless door handles, antique glass knobs, or a bold door will shine in an otherwise understated room,” she says. For instance, in one of the white rooms she’s designed, she added three sets of double French doors in place of conventional doors to add depth and reflection. “Adding structural details such as bold beams, chair rails, and paneling also elevates the space and creates dimension,” she says. And don’t forget about greenery, “not only for its vibrant color, but to add a sense of warmth, calm, and fragrance to a space,” Lance Thomas says. Layering is another important tool. “An all-white space looks best when it feels collected over time,” he adds. For example, a mid-century coffee table would play nicely on top of an antique rug. Or, he recommends framing a vintage piece of art in a contemporary lacquered frame. His other musts: a healthy mix of patterns, patina, and personality, wood furniture, at least one antique—even in a contemporary space—as well as a custom-tailored piece. “When a space feels collected, it creates intention,” Lance Thomas says. In terms of shapes, Salvagni suggests round and organic forms for sofas, chaises, coffee and dining tables, and even carpets. “These round and organic shapes will accentuate the coziness of the room,” he says. LET THERE BE LIGHT

“Lighting is probably the best way to add another dimension and elemental layering,” Salvagni says. The first thing he looks for is to add warm-hued lighting as well as an appropriately proportioned light fixture. “This will create the dimension needed to enhance the ambiance in the room, and when done correctly, always helps to keep a room feeling warm and looking elegantly stylish,” he explains. “Ambient lighting is a wonderful way to intentionally create depth through highlights and shadows,” Lance Thomas adds. “I love the way a pair of wall sconces can cast shadows onto the ceiling and highlight slivers of surrounding furniture.” Incorporating multiple sources of light helps a room feel more inviting, Graziani says. “Instead of relying on a central pendant or chandelier, incorporating soft secondary sources of light, such as picture lighting and task lamps, can make a big difference,” she says.

A white space designed by Phillip Thomas, at top, feels decidedly upscale. Black and white contrast well in a room by Lance Thomas, at bottom.

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3 ARTISTS, 3 PLACES THAT INSPIRED THEM EXPLORING SIDNEY NOLAN’S MELBOURNE, WINSLOW HOMER’S MAINE, AND HILMA AF KLINT’S STOCKHOLM

over the world of fine art, yet they’re as different from one another as the places that formed them. One of Australia’s leading artists of the past century, Nolan is often linked with his hometown of Melbourne. Meanwhile, Homer, perhaps America’s most iconic landscape painter, is inextricably linked to coastal Maine. Then there’s af Klint, the Swedish artist and mystic known for her abstract pieces, who lived a life of spiritual yearning in Stockholm. Here’s a look at how these three artists were inspired by the destinations they’re most associated with.

The work of Hilma af Klint, shown above, is always on display at Moderna Museet in Stockholm.

HILMA AF KLINT’S STOCKHOLM

Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) was more than an artist to her devotees. She was something akin to a mystic, one who, according to numerous scholars and academics, was among the first Western artists to produce abstract art. Through striking compositions of shapes and symbols, af Klint presented philosophical and spiritual concepts in physical form on canvas. She showed an early aptitude for visual art and completed her schooling in Stockholm. She studied at what’s now known as Konstfack (the University of Arts, Crafts, and Design), where she focused on portraits and landscapes, and then the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (among the first European institutions of its kind to admit women). She was awarded a scholarship in the form of a small shared studio in Stockholm and honed her talents working on landscapes, botanical drawings, and portraits. At the Royal Academy, she met Anna Cassel, the first of the four women with whom she later worked in The Five (De Fem), a group of artists who shared a similar vision and regularly engaged in paranormal activities including organized séances. Through her work with the group, af Klint developed her idiosyncratic style with a keen focus on spirituality. The secretive artist never knew fame during her lifetime; she refused to show her abstract pieces to her contemporaries and exhibited her works only a handful of times, mainly at spiritual conferences and gatherings. She specified that her work should be kept secret

for at least 20 years after her death. Af Klint’s collection of more than 1,200 abstract paintings is owned and managed by the Hilma af Klint Foundation in Stockholm. The city’s Moderna Museet (Museum of Modern Art) displays a selection of her works on a continuous basis. Over the years, the museum has broken down the symbolism contained in her work and peeled back the curtains behind her enigmatic persona by hosting exhibitions and events, including the 2019 world premiere of Hilma, an opera about her spiritualistic work and hidden art.

Right: Åsa Lundén, Moderna Museet

rtists Sidney Nolan, Winslow Homer, and Hilma af Klint all A continue to wield a massive influence

SIDNEY NOLAN’S

Top left: Courtesy of the Portland Museum of Art, Maine; bottom left: Napoleon Sarony; top right: Portrait of Sidney Nolan at the State Library of Victoria, photograph by Albert Tucker; bottom right: Thennicke

MELBOURNE

WINSLOW HOMER’S MAINE

Winslow Homer (1836-1910), a landscape painter and printmaker, remains best known for his marine subjects. After achieving success—first in commercial illustration, then in oil paintings—with stops in major cities such as New York, Paris, and his hometown of Boston, Homer transitioned over to watercolors and landscapes. In 1881, Homer embarked on an 18-month visit to Cullercoats, a town on the rugged northeastern coast of England, and was deeply affected as he witnessed the residents’ dealings with nature. The artist depicted the town’s fishermen and

women as they battled the elements, showing them set against the unforgiving cliffs, rocks, and mountains. In 1883, Homer moved to Prouts Neck, a fishing village set on a rocky peninsula located within the town of Scarborough, in southern Maine, where he lived in the remodeled carriage house at his family’s oceanfront estate. Over the following years, Homer painted some of his most famous scenes, including Undertow (1886), which depicts a dramatic rescue of two female bathers by two male lifeguards, and Eight Bells (1886), which examines two sailors and their relationship with the sea. Homer’s original Prouts Neck studio, where he lived and painted until his death in 1910, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965, and in 2006 it was purchased by the Portland Museum of Art (PMA). After a six-year renovation project that restored the building to how it appeared during Homer’s life, the museum began offering tours to the public. The studio’s most distinct feature is the oceanfront balcony running the width of the building. The artist created more than a billion dollars worth of art at the studio. Winslow fanatics also flock to the PMA, whose ever-expanding Homer collection spans the artist’s entire career and includes items such as graphite drawings, book illustrations, and wood engravings.

Winslow Homer, left, painted at a Prouts Neck, Maine, studio, above.

Widely acknowledged as Australia’s most inventive and influential artist of the 20th century, prolific artist Sidney Nolan (1917-92) remains best known for his paintings of legends from Australian history, most famously Ned Kelly, the notorious bushranger and outlaw. His series of works about Kelly served as meditations on themes of injustice, love, and betrayal, while offering a new depiction of the intimidating Australian landscape. After finishing his schooling around his hometown of Melbourne, Nolan spent much of the 1940s at Heide (now the Heide Museum of Modern Art), located in the suburb of Bulleen. Heide was the vision of John and Sunday Reed, passionate supporters and collectors of modern Australian art. The couple opened their home to like-minded individuals such as Nolan. The Heide Museum of Modern Art’s impressive collection includes some 150 pieces by Nolan. To gain a deeper perspective on Nolan’s incredibly varied output, curious types visit the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra and the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne. Each museum holds dozens of key Nolan works in their collection.

Work by Sidney Nolan, at top, is on exhibit at the National Gallery of Australia, at bottom.

The Sphere looks like a spaceship levitating above the ground.

Renderings (this page and opposite page): Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Exterior Rendering ©Renzo Piano Building Workshop/©Academy Museum Foundation/Image from L’Autre Image (2) ; opposite page, top: Stefano Goldberg

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AN HOMAGE TO HOLLYWOOD RENZO PIANO’S ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES CONVEYS “WONDER AND MAGIC” THROUGH ARCHITECTURE

he fabled Museum Row on Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile soon will be redefined by a jaw-dropping addition: Renzo Piano’s T Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

The 300,000-square-foot academy, the nation’s first largescale museum dedicated exclusively to the art, science, craft, business, and history of film, will be housed in the 1939 May Company Building, a historic landmark at Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. The academy museum is one of more than 120 projects, including the Kansai International Airport Terminal in Osaka, Japan, and the New York Times Building in Manhattan, that the 82-year-old Pritzker Prize-laureate and his Renzo Piano Building Workshop, which has offices in Genoa, Paris, and New York City, have designed over four decades. The team renovated and restored the interior and exterior of the iconic May building, which has been renamed the Saban, after its benefactors, producer/businessman Haim Saban and his wife, Cheryl, who is a former senior advisor to the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. Piano’s team replaced the Saban’s 1946 additions with an eye-arresting structure they dubbed simply as The Sphere. The Sphere is a building shaped like a giant ball that hovers off the ground, similar to a spaceship. It features a 1,000-seat theater, a 288-seat theater for special screenings, and a dramatic rooftop terrace facing the iconic Hollywood sign. “The Sphere building is a form that seems to lift off the ground into the perpetual, imaginary voyage through space and time that is moviegoing,” Piano said in a news release. “By connecting these two experiences, we create something that is itself like a movie. You go from sequence to sequence, from the exhibition galleries to the film theater and the terrace, with everything blending into one experience.” Noting that there’s a “positive tension” between The Sphere and the Saban, architect Mark Carroll, partner in charge of the project, says that “a big part of the design was to understand

the exact distance between them—they stand 40 feet from one another in a dialogue between old and new, memory and history, contemporary and future.” The spherical shape was chosen, says Luigi Priano, associate in charge, because “it is a clear and identifiable object that detaches and does not compete with the architecture of the Saban. And its circular interior plan is conducive to a compact, participatory seating arrangement with good acoustics and visibility to the projection screen.” The Sphere, he adds, conveys a “sense of wonder and magic.” Part of that magic comes from the engineering, Carroll says. “It’s isolated from the ground by eight seismic discs that cut the forces of an earthquake and can absorb 30 inches of movement in every direction; this allows the structure of the dome to be incredibly slim, and all this is happening with only four pillars touching the ground.” As part of the project, the Piano team restored the limestone façade of the Saban, replacing some 35% of its

cylinder’s 350,000 gold-leaf mosaic tiles with replicas from the original manufacturer, Orsini of Venice, Italy. The Saban will have three floors of exhibition space, plus a ground floor with a restaurant, gift shop, and gallery. The idea, Piano says, was to create “an urban and civic character.” It is made of concrete, glass, and steel-reinforced concrete, the same materials Piano used to tie the two buildings together architecturally. The academy is a repository for everything from ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz to the only surviving shark mold from Jaws. Exhibits will draw from a collection of 12 million photographs, 230,000 moving-image items, 80,000 screenplays, 61,000 posters, and 104,000 pieces of production art.

The Saban building, below, is adorned by gold-leaf mosaic tiles from Italy. The project was spearheaded by starchitect Renzo Piano, shown at top left.

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THE MARVELS OF MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE IT’S EASY TO PLEASE— AND IMPRESS —WITH THE VIBRANT, HEALTHY TASTES OF THIS REGION OF THE WORLD

Clockwise from top: Alexandra Hawkins; Michael Persico; Alexandra Hawkins

here’s a romance to Middle Eastern cuisine, since the most notable T dishes from this region—by their very

origins—evoke an old-world feel. And there’s a sophistication about this regional food that has only become more evident in recent years. “The interest in this cuisine is getting stronger and stronger,” says Einat Admony, chef/owner of Balaboosta in New York City and co-author of Shuk: From Market to Table, the Heart of Israeli Home Cooking. “Middle Eastern food is very craveable. It’s exciting, colorful, and very vegetable-forward.” There’s also been a retelling of the Middle Eastern cuisine story that’s been coupled with modern tweaks on kabob and shawarma recipes and dishes that are now delicately punctuated with Za’atar spice and harissa paste. Best of all, there are endless ways to experiment with the region’s unique dishes, whether that’s mejadra, a medley of rice and lentils spiced with cumin and topped with fried onions or fattoush—essentially a bread salad—and ingredients, such as freekeh, an ancient whole-wheat grain that is considered the new quinoa, and labneh, yogurt cheese. At Balaboosta, for example, the menu has always focused on new takes on favorite dishes, including such noted plates as short rib sabzi with handrolled couscous. And, Admony even found ways to feature Bamba—a peanut and rice snack that’s very popular in Israel. “One of the favorites at the restaurant is fried cauliflower with lemon, currants, pine nuts, and parsley, which I top with peanut tahini and crushed Bamba,” she says.

“I love to take stuff I grew up with and use it in a way that I’ve never seen before.” “We’re also seeing chefs taking ‘grandma’s recipe’ and creating finely plated dishes,” says Inbal Baum, who runs Delicious Israel, a company based in Tel Aviv that creates personalized walking and cooking tours. “At Mashya, a restaurant in Tel Aviv, the kitchen is run by a chef who was deeply influenced by his Moroccan grandmother,” Baum says. “The dishes are exquisitely fine-plated versions of Moroccan and Arab cuisine, using entirely local Israeli produce and products.” That same chef is also known for a dish made with arugula, labneh, Medjool dates, pineapple, and avocado honey blossom and a sea bass fillet with freekeh risotto, burnt tomatoes, and tarragon. “These are real ingredients done simply,” she says. Jessica Randhawa, the head chef and recipe creator at The Forked Spoon, a family-friendly recipe site, says Middle Eastern dishes have always been fun to experiment with due to their bright flavor profile and healthy ingredients. “I tend to remake these dishes in time-saving formats,” she says. “A good example is my chicken shawarma meal prep recipe, which is a great way to cook ahead and also have an enjoyable meal. Another good time-saver is my slow cooker harissa lamb tacos, which present traditional harissa sauce in a new and exciting way.” Some chefs recommend using a hero ingredient, such as tehina, and reconfiguring it in myriad ways. “I love the recipe for our quick tehina sauce because it creates this pure unctuous sesame paste that’s so versatile,” says Michael Solomonov, owner of several award-winning Middle Eastern restaurants in Philadelphia. “Traditional Middle Eastern dishes use tehina all of the time, whether it’s drizzled on eggplant with some pomegranate seeds, tossed with beets, or simply just spread on top of chicken schnitzel.” And, if you’re seeking a versatile dessert, look no further than a tehina milkshake. “This is a modern take on such a classic staple ingredient,” he says. “It’s simple: Just mix tehina, almond milk, and sugar. We add a flavored syrup of your choice—as of late, I love our newest date-flavored syrup—and blend it up into a smooth, creamy drink that’s perfect for summer.” In the end, preparing Middle Eastern food at home is all about getting creative. “Hummus and tehina are so quintessentially traditional, but it’s always fun to dress it up,” Solomonov says. “A great way to give hummus a fresh twist is by playing around with toppings. I recommend using what you have on hand. In Israel, people use the local produce they have readily available. Check out your local farmer’s market, find what’s seasonal and fresh in your region, and top your hummus.”

Clockwise from top: Michael Solomonov’s take on lamb shoulder, Jerusalem and Turkish hummus.

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SCANDINAVIAN SWEETS WHERE TO GET YOUR PICK-AND - MIX FIX

BONBON

Ask a Swede who’s left home what they miss most about Sweden, and “they’d say candy,” says Selim Adira, one of the owners of BonBon, a Scandinavian sweet shop on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The outpost features more than 160 types of candy, mostly from Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, with a bit of Norwegian added to the mix. While sour candy is most in-demand, licorice is the star. Adira says most patrons up for trying the chewy treat eventually become fans of Scandinavian licorice, which ranges from sweet to salty. BonBon ships worldwide, and their candies are available for delivery locally. SCANDINAVIAN BUTIK

“Saturday Sweets”—encourages Swedes to “Lfeastördagsgodis”—or on pick-and-mix candy one day

each week. With roots in the 1950s, the tradition was an attempt to curb overindulging in sweets and preventing tooth decay—reaffirming that Scandinavia has long had an infatuation with sugary treats. In recent years, however, Nordic candy culture has crossed borders. Sate your sugar craving at these five shops across the U.S., all stocking and shipping Scandinavian sweet treats.

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Sweetish in Lancaster, Pa., features a range of candies— and pick-and-mix containers—shipped from Scandinavia.

SOCKERBIT

The first Scandinavian candy store in the U.S., Sockerbit opened locations in New York’s West Village and West Hollywood in Los Angeles. The shop’s name translates to “sugar lump”—but unlike American candy, Scandinavian sweets are made from non-GMO ingredients and natural sweeteners and colors. The expansive pick-and-mix wall is the main feature at Sockerbit, showcasing bins of peppermint pillows, Swedish fish, sour fruit candies, and a tempting smorgasbord of flavors from fruity to salty. Customers can also order through sockerbit.com and purchase their favorites in quarter-pound increments.

This Norwalk, Conn., shop and cafe is a treasure trove of all things Scandinavian with a section devoted to—you guessed it—candy. Denmark natives and friends Doris Levene and Marianne Beresford launched their Main Street store in 2010, having no idea they’d welcome shoppers from outside the state. While Scandinavian Butik attracts its share of Connecticuters, Nordic foodies, folks with Scandinavian heritage, and those who want to learn more about the culture have also become customers. The store ships to all 50 states, too. SWEETISH CANDY

A trip to Malmö, Sweden, inspired owner Tyler Graybeal to found this Lancaster, Pa., shop in 2019. Like many Scandinavian candy stores, the boutique’s pick-and-mix collection is the heart of it, bins brimming with marshmallows, drops, and sour candies. Graybeal, who called on his technical theater background to design the space, says he imported a pickand-mix wall structure from Sweden and a line of Scandinavian and Nordic products. The initial sugar-filled offerings, though, have grown. “We started with 64 pick-and-mix bins, and we now have over 100 choices,” he says. Sweetish’s best sellers include Malaco Pastel Fish, Fazer Tutti Frutti, sour skulls, and the classic Kex and Daim bars. Sweetish’s potpourri of sweets is also available to purchase online. GOODIO CHOCOLATE

A step away from the usual pick-and-mix candies, Goodio handcrafts vegan, organic, gluten-free chocolate in Helsinki, Finland. Started by Jukka Peltola, Goodio uses pure cacao harvested in Peru, Ecuador, and the Congo. The product is stone ground for three days to preserve its rich nutrients, then mostly organic and wild ingredients such as dried cornflower, geranium, and birch leaves are incorporated for flavor. Thereafter, it is sweetened with Indonesian and Sri Lankan coconut palm sugar. Goodio ships to Europe and the U.S. and is available in brick-and-mortar grocery and specialty stores in Scandinavia and the states. 41

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ELECTRIFYING RIDES AUTO MAKERS HAVE YOU COVERED WITH LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE BATTERY CARS

or those looking for a high-end car that doesn’t rely on gas, there are Fplenty of intoxicating electric vehicles

available for the luxury and highperformance customer. Some have both—a cosseting interior and ride, plus stunning acceleration and top speed. 2020 PORSCHE TAYCAN

Starting at the top, the Taycan (formerly known as the Mission E) is, like the Rapide E, the company’s first fully electric car. And though Porsche executives deny it, Tesla is squarely in the company’s sights. In this case, the threat is credible. The four-door sedan, quite curvy in the manner of Tesla’s Model S, is offered in three models, beginning with

this space—the electric crossover was on the road by the latter half of 2018. There are three models of I-Pace— the S (starting at $69,106), the SE ($73,371), and the HSE ($82,949). The three models have the same propulsion layout, using a 90-kilowatt-hour battery and two electric motors. A drawback of the big battery is long plug-in times, but a fast-charge port is standard. Choosing the SE over the S adds such features as leather seats, upmarket LED headlights, bigger wheels, and more standard safety assistance.

Opposite page: Ford Motor Co.; this page: Porsche

2020 AUDI E-TRON

the entry-level Taycan 4S (starting at $103,800), and proceeding to the Turbo ($150,900) and the Turbo S ($184,000). It can reach 60 miles per hour in just 2.6 seconds, and tops off at 162 miles per hour. Range could be better—it’s 192 miles, compared with 326 miles for a Tesla Model S Performance edition with 21-inch wheels. This would matter less if Porsche had anything comparable to Tesla’s global fast-charging network, but it doesn’t. Still, commuters with even a 60-mile trip one way could use their Taycan comfortably without recourse to public charging. 2020 JAGUAR I - PACE

The I-Pace was the first challenger EV in

For 2020, Audi adds a Sportback configuration to the e-tron line. Opt for this one if you value aesthetics over practicality (or travel light). Zero to 60 miles per hour comes up in 5.5 seconds. Range is an issue in the fairly heavy e-tron, with just 204 miles in the regular model (and 218 in the Sportback). The Premium Plus model starts at $74,800, and the Prestige at $79,100. (The Sportback starts at $77,400; a special-edition model goes for $88,495.) The Prestige adds a driver assistance package, heads-up display, upgraded seats with a massage function, power door closers, and air-quality enhancement. 2021 MUSTANG MACH - E

This electric crossover doesn’t look like any Mustang we’ve seen before, but it is a pretty neat package. The pony is really galloping in ways that will help you forget Steve McQueen’s Bullitt car, with up to 459 horsepower and 612

pound-feet of torque in the GT model. That’s enough for zero to 60 miles per hour in under four seconds. Buyers have the choice of five trim levels (Select, Premium, California Route 1, GT, and GT Performance Edition), and front- or (with two motors) all-wheel drive. There are two battery sizes, 75.7 or 98.8 kilowatt-hours. Premium might be a good choice—it adds improved fast-charging, bigger wheels, a top-of-the-line Bang & Olufsen sound system, a big sunroof, and a power liftgate. The Mach-E will go on sale in late 2020 and is priced between $44,995 and more than $60,000. TESLA MODEL Y

The new Tesla is a crossover based on the Model 3 and is smaller than the Model X. There are currently two versions, Long Range AWD ($52,990) and Performance ($60,990). As the name implies, both versions go the distance—316 miles for the Performance, 315 for the Long Range. The Y is a practical SUV—the second row of seats folds flat, and a third row is optional. Maximum cargo capacity is 68 cubic feet. The Performance version has a blistering zero-to-60 time of 3.5 seconds, and a top speed of 145 miles per hour. Those specs drop down to a 4.8-second zero-to-60 time in the Long Range model, and a top speed of 135 mph. Want more? An upgrade for the Performance iteration will get the car to 155 mph (but also reduce range to 280 miles).

The Mustang Mach-E, opposite page, looks unlike any other Mustang. The Porsche Taycan, top, can reach 60 miles per hour in 2.6 seconds.

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STAY FIT AT HOME HOW TO TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO THE ULTIMATE WORKOUT DESTINATION

ho says you have to go to a gym to get exercise? Or even venture outW side the house? From virtual training to

live streaming, luxury at-home fitness is on the rise.

STATE- OF-THE-ART HOME GYMS

Health-minded homeowners are converting basements and garages, and allocating square footage in their houses to state-of-the-art workout space. And for equipment choices, the options are endless. Fitness enthusiasts furnish home gyms with NordicTrack equipment, as well as free weights, benches, yoga mats, jumping ropes, and punching bags, among other accessories. Matrix Fitness features a portfolio of gym-quality cardio and strength equipment including ascent trainers and treadmills. But things have gotten significantly more high-tech—and interactive, too. Cycling devotees work up a sweat on Peloton bikes, which offer live streaming and prerecorded classes, as well as instructions from meditation to toning. And there’s a new game in town, as the at-home bike from SoulCycle was released in March. ALL- IN - ONE FITNESS SYSTEMS

For compact spaces, brands like Bowflex manufacture compact multigyms— machines for all muscle groups—but Jennifer Cohen, a fitness authority based in Los Angeles, swears by Tonal, a wall-hung screen with adjustable arms, enabling a full-body workout. It is “by far the only piece of fitness equipment you will ever need,” she says. “Tonal uses AI technology [artificial intelligence] that customizes your workouts and resistance level based on your level of strength and fitness.” Similarly, the interactive Mirror touts itself as “the nearly invisible home gym,” providing every exercise session imaginable while occupying little space. Users hang or prop the streamlined mirror against a wall and have access to more than 10,000 on-demand classes. Peloton (2)

LIVE STREAMING

Top studios around the world now live stream everything from Pilates and spin classes, to yoga and prenatal workouts.

Users can partake in the most exclusive boutique classes in New York and other cities through JetSweat, an iOS app and web-based platform offering premium fitness sessions from Hit House, The Dailey Method, and other studios. Content is refreshed weekly, with dozens of classes added each month. You’ll get personalized programs and real-time progress tracking. People can stream from the app to their phone or computer, or connect it to a TV through Airplay or Chromecast. VIRTUAL ONE- ON - ONE TRAINING

According to Meg Julian, a Boston-based Precision Nutrition Certified Personal Trainer, a trend that has been growing in popularity is online personal training. Services run the gamut, “from individualized workout programs and semiweekly or daily accountability check-ins, and nutritional help to full Zoom sessions,” she says. Julian explains that online personal training offers “progressive programs, not just workouts to burn calories, but ways to actually improve and see results.” To find a trainer, she suggests searching Instagram for hashtags such as #onlinepersonaltraining and #onlinefitnesscoach and visiting sites such as joinladder.com and nerdfitness.com. YOGA AND MEDITATION ROOMS

Intense exercise works for some, but other fitness buffs prefer a more laid-back approach. Yoga and meditation rooms are an excellent way to decompress while staying physically fit. These Zenlike spaces can be a dedicated place in the home or even a corner carved out of a bedroom. Whatever section of the house you choose, it should be uncluttered, with plenty of fresh air and natural light to help clear the mind. Introduce live greenery, earthy textiles, soft music, and a pleasant scent or aromatherapy. With the plethora of apps available, at-home yoga and meditation sessions have never been easier. Both Apple Health and GoogleFit supported, Daily Yoga features more than 100 yoga and meditation classes for yogis at all levels. Apps like Calm, praised for its soothing background music, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques, and Aura, which provides three-minute meditations—ideal post-yoga— and life-coaching sessions, can enhance the at-home yoga and meditation experience.

Peloton offers interactive spinning classes, opposite page, as well as floor exercises, shown above, such as yoga and core strengthening.

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FRANCESCA CARTIER BRICKELL’S FAVORITE JEWELRY- INSPIRED TOMES

celebrated the 90th birthday of her grandfather, Jean-Jacques Cartier, at his home in the south of France. While rummaging through the wine cellar, she stumbled across a trunk full of old letters that revealed how four generations built the Cartier jewelry business. The discovery ultimately led to her book, The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire, published in November 2019. Cartier Brickell undertook a globetrotting research trip, tracking down key players and uncovering details about how the Cartier brothers kept their business thriving through wars, revolutions, and economic upheaval. “I felt inspired, and even duty-bound, to keep the story alive,” she says. RESIDE® caught up with the author to find out about her favorite jewelry and fashion-related reads. DIAMOND JEWELRY: 700 YEARS OF GLORY AND GLAMOUR BY DIANA SCARISBRICK

“Through many, many diamond jewels (and the illustrations are wonderful), Diana Scarisbrick takes us on a dazzling journey through time. A veritable feast for the eyes, and a truly illuminating lens through which to view history.” THE GLITTER AND THE GOLD BY CONSUELO VANDERBILT

“I love this peek into the life of Consuelo Vanderbilt. Like many ‘dollar princesses’ of her time, Consuelo was shipped over the Atlantic with her dollars, dreams, and cases of dresses and jewels in the late 19th century (rather against her will) to marry an English duke and prop up his family’s finances. The Vanderbilts were big jewelry buyers, and those mind-blowing gems feature in her Golden Age memoir. More than that though, Consuelo offers

an incredible window into the life of a Belle Epoque Duchess. A great read.” TENDER IS THE NIGHT BY F. SCOTT FITZGERALD

“This is a novel rather than a jewelry or fashion book, but I made an exception as there’s nothing like hearing about the Roaring ’20s—all that seductive glamour, style, and energy—from someone who was actually there. [It’s] set in Paris and the Riviera at a time when, just around the corner from where the protagonist Dick Diver is holidaying, Louis Cartier was coming up with those elegant Art Deco jewels that remain so sought after today. Oh, and there’s also a rather dramatic duel which— bizarrely—echoes a real-life 1920s Cartier/Rothschild duel I discovered was proposed by a hot-headed Louis after he had been snubbed at a party.” THE ROYAL JEWELS BY SUZY MENKES

“This is a classic—absolutely crammed full of images and stories and unexpected insights about the English royal family and their jewels. I’d heard about the designs and making of some of Cartier royal gems from my grandfather (and the odd anecdote like how he had fallen asleep in Buckingham Palace waiting to see the royals and had to be woken—mortified—by the Queen Mother herself!) but this book placed that all in colorful context.” JEWELS OF THE ROMANOVS: FAMILY & COURT BY STEFANO PAPI

“One of the most fun parts about researching jewels for my book was following their trail through time. So many of those that passed through Cartier’s hands in the 20th century—and ended up on famous film stars or royals or heiresses—started out in the treasure troves of the Romanovs. This book is filled with those staggering jewels and the regal figures who wore them.”

Francesca Cartier Brickell, shown above, has been influenced by everything from novels to historical tomes.

Jonathan James Wilson (portrait)

BOOKS THAT SPARKLE

bout a decade ago, Francesca Cartier Brickell went looking for A a bottle of Champagne as her family

RESIDE SUMMER 2020

RESORT BARTENDERS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE COCKTAILS NO MATTER WHERE YOU’RE SPENDING THE WARM MONTHS, A DRINK IN HAND WILL MAKE IT FEEL MORE LIKE A VACATION

e all know the expected beachside drinks: the daiquiri, the piña colada, W and Mai Tai. But, for the elite group of

bartenders serving patrons of the world’s top luxury beach resorts, such sippers are a bit boring. Within the palette of tropical flavors appropriate for a beachside cocktail—fruity, bright, citrusy, sweet— one finds infinitely more interesting combinations. RESIDE® consulted with bartenders from some of the world’s top beach resorts to learn how to make their favorite libations.

BIN AN SANDY

Shamsudin Rahman, head bartender at Banyan Tree Lang Co, favors the Bin An Sandy, a rum-based drink named after a picturesque stretch of beach near this award-winning resort on the central Vietnamese coast. 60 ml Bacardi rum 30 ml Grand Marnier 30 grams passion fruit 10 ml lychee syrup 30 ml lime juice 15 ml sugar syrup

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain in tumbler and garnish with sliced passion fruit and lychee under a mini beach umbrella. Makes one serving.

Meliá Koh Samui

PIACERE

Carlos Hernández Robles of the Grand Velas Los Cabos in Mexico enjoys the Piacere. The name is Italian for “pleasure,” says the bartender, “an emotion both the guest and myself share together through the drink.” Robles invented it early in his career.

1.5 cups water 1.5 cups sugar 1 tbsp orange juice 8 sprigs of rosemary 2 cups mezcal 1.5 ounces aperol 1 ounce lime juice 3/4 ounce amber ale

Combine water, sugar, orange, and rosemary leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then stir until sugar dissolves. Simmer for one minute. Remove from heat and add the mezcal. Let the syrup steep for about 30 minutes, then let cool. In a cocktail shaker, combine the mezcal, aperol, lime juice, and ice. Shake for 15 seconds. Double-strain into a glass. Finish the cocktail with the amber ale. Stir until mixed. Makes one serving, but the mezcal infusion can be used for up to five drinks. SECRET PASSION

Saralee Laronde, bartender at the Secret Bay resort in Dominica, a sixstar, eco-friendly paradise, favors the Secret Passion, a blended drink with plenty of passion fruit. 1 large passion fruit 3 cups seedless watermelon 4 tbsp caster sugar handful of ice 75 ml vodka

Cut passion fruit and press its seeds and pulp in a small strainer to extract the juice. Add caster sugar to the juice and blend with ice. Set aside. Blend watermelon with ice separately. Equally divide the passion fruit juice into two glasses. Add watermelon mix to the passion fruit juice. Add the vodka on top of the drink and stir lightly. Garnish with a slice of watermelon. Makes one serving.

ALMOND PASSION

Sanyawit Santipornwit, mixologist and wine sommelier for Meliá Koh Samui, a new five-star resort in the Gulf of Thailand, favors the Almond Passion. 60 ml amaretto 30 ml Jim Beam 30 ml lime juice 30 grams of fresh young ginger, sliced 30 ml sugar syrup 30 ml ginger ale 1 almond slice

Muddle all the ingredients but the ginger ale and shake well. Put a handful of ice cubes into a tiki highball glass and pour in the mixture, topping it with ginger ale. Garnish with a sliced almond. Serves one.

The Almond Passion combines amaretto with ginger, lime, and other Thai flavors.

RESIDE SUMMER 2020

A ZEN STATE OF MIND SMART TECHNOLOGY TO TURN YOUR HOME INTO AN OASIS OF RELAXATION

home a place of peace and serenity by engaging all the senses. Set the stage for your own Zen-inspiring domain. FRESH SCENTS

The Moodo Smart Aroma Diffuser, shown below, responds to voice commands.

From calming lavender to uplifting citrus, there is a carefully blended essential oil for every desired mood to make your home feel like a spa. The Moodo Smart Aroma Diffuser takes the guesswork out of finding the perfect potency and scent for your home. The Moodo is loaded with four different scent pods at once, which can then be diffused on a schedule from the Moodo app or by using voice commands through Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri Shortcut. Each scent capsule lasts for 60 hours and utilizes safe cold-air

diffusion technology with high-quality fragrances made in Grasse, France. PEACEFUL BRAIN

Physical exercise is a natural respite from insomnia, depression, or anxiety, but the brain can also be trained to achieve the same positive effects. The Melomind headset uses EEG technology and calming audio soundscapes to do just that. Relaxing audio responds and syncs with the user’s brain waves in order to relax the neuroplasticity of the brain. This allows the brain to recover from stress and anxiety, which in turn promotes better mental relaxation and improved sleep. There’s also a mobile coaching application to go along with it.

RELAXED BODY

Nothing creates a state of bliss like an on-demand masseuse from the comfort of your own home. The Kahuna Chair-LM6800 provides a full-body massage using 36 air compressors and professional-level stress relief from its five body massage programs. This model of the Kahuna Chair relies on shiatsu therapy designed to increase energy flow through the spine. It relies on body-scan technology paired with speed and pressure adjustments to adapt to any user’s preferences. Heat technology and three zero-gravity positions allow for optimal comfort while the chair’s yoga program is designed to relieve stress and eliminate toxins while stretching the entire body vertically.

CALM MIND

Meditation is one of the best ways to combat stress and anxiety. The Muse S is a device designed to help users by providing real-time feedback on heart rate, breath, brain activity, and physical movement. Data from the Muse automatically downloads to an app on your phone to provide biofeedback data through a Bluetooth wireless connection. The latest version of the Muse also offers auditory journeys to help lull users to sleep. The Muse, which is worn as a comfortable headband, also has a monthly meditation plan that offers more than 300 guided meditations from top instructors.

COMFORTABLE SPACE

The Ecobee SmartThermostat, which will ensure your home Zen space is climate controlled for maximum comfort, is voice-activated and can play your favorite playlists using Wi-Fi and Alexa compatibility. The thermostat maintains the ideal room temperature through a remote room sensor, and it can also be accessed and controlled through a companion app. The SmartThermostat comes with a back plate that allows for connection to humidifiers and dehumidifiers to further perfect your home’s temperature and air quality.

From top: Getty Images; Moodo

ome rock gardens and bubbling water fountains have been upgraded H by smart technology geared to make your

GALLERY AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF NORTHWEST HOMES

Normandy Park, Washington Property ID: 1602857 $4,500,000 View this property on page 58

© 2020 Realogics Brokerage, LLC. All rights reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty Logo are service marks licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC and used with permission. Realogics Brokerage, LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated franchisees are not provided by, affiliated with or related to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of its affiliated companies. *Seller reserves the right to change product offering without notice.

STUNNING NORTHWEST CONTEMPORARY MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON | AS FEATURED ON COVER

6922 96th Avenue Southeast Custom designed to frame expansive views along 72 feet of Mercer Island Lake Washington waterfront. The front door opens onto the main level great room under thirteen-foot ceilings and walls of windows overlooking blue water, your large private dock, and the majesty of Mt. Rainier. The great room boasts a floor-to-ceiling stone tile linear fireplace, rift oak built-in cabinetry, views, fabulous lighting fixtures, custom steel railing above the staircase, a dining area framed before gigantic windows and water, wide plank oak flooring, an outdoor living covered deck with a stone fireplace wall, and built-in exterior heaters inset into a clear cedar ceiling. Back inside, the chefâ€™s kitchen affords all one needs for culinary creativity, featuring rift oak cabinetry, a SubZero refrigerator; Wolf steam oven, warming drawer, a 48-inch range, and wine chiller; two Miele dishwashers. Move outdoors into a state-of-the-art entertaining area with room for summer barbecues and cocktail parties. The new, large dock accommodates deep-water moorage and serves as a launch pad onto the best water sport location on Lake Washington. KIRKLAND BROKERAGE ANDREA BLACKHURST +1 425.691.9197 | ANDREA.BLACKHURST@RSIR.COM ANDREABLACKHURST.RSIR.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1473962

PENDING | $5,998,000

BUILDING ON THE EXTRAORDINARY LANGLEY, WASHINGTON

23XX Thompson Road This beautiful site includes 88 acres of developable land. Perfect for the discerning buyer who wants to finally design and build their dream estate or for a savvy developer looking to create a new community and put up multiple residences. This lot has everything a smart buyer could want, including sublime views of the water and Mount Rainier. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE PAUL LE BARON +1 360.378.7646 | PAUL.LEBARON@RSIR.COM LANGLEY88.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1582614

$3,588,000

PORT HADLOCK WATERFRONT PORT HADLOCK, WASHINGTON

9419 RS Undisclosed Tucked away on a quiet bay, this private, gated 2.5-acre estate has panoramic views of the Sound, Cascade Mountains, and Whidbey Island. Enjoy endless hours watching marine life, soaring bald eagles, and the ever changing views of maritime life. Huge living spaces and water views from nearly every room, with 125 feet of medium bank waterfront plus an indoor swimming pool. KIRKLAND BROKERAGE EV WINNINGHAM +1 425.765.8889 | EV@WINNINGHAMKING.COM KIMBERLEIGH KING +1 206.948.7003 | KIM@WINNINGHAMKING.COM PORTHADLOCKWATERFRONT.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1514668

$2,550,000

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Savvy. Trusted. Discreet. An established senior luxury real estate adviser with more than two decades of experience, Laura Halliday represents remarkable homes and discerning clientele with ease. Her esteemed professional reputation is built upon a foundation of unwavering loyalty, candor, and dedication. Laura is a trusted advocate for her clients, known for her discretion, distinct eye for fine quality in craftsmanship, and tenacious follow through. Specializing in premier residential real estate in Seattle’s preeminent neighborhoods. Laura Halliday Senior Global Real Estate Advisor 206.399.5842 LauraHalliday.com

4911 NE Laurelcrest Ln, Laurelhurst, Seattle

2360 43rd Ave E, Unit 405, Madison Park, Seattle

Sold $10,500,000 | Buyer Represented

Offered at $839,000 | Property ID 1613091

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 4031 EAST MADISON STREET, SEATTLE, WA | RSIR.COM © 2020 Realogics Brokerage, LLC. All rights reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty Logo are service marks licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC and used with permission. Realogics Brokerage, LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated franchisees are not provided by, affiliated with or related to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of its affiliated companies. *Seller reserves the right to change product offering without notice.

THE SUMMIT BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON

5215 153rd Court Southeast Timeless Design Guild Homes construction and top-of-the-world location overlooking Bellevue, Lake Washington, Seattle, the Cascades, and Olympic Mountains. The 7,000+ square feet of understated elegance includes an opulent master suite, private ADU/MIL, two home offices, theater, and wine cellar. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE JAY KIPP +1 206.853.9153 | JAY@JAYKIPP.COM JAYKIPP.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1561203

$2,787,000

THE LOFT SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

210 Third Avenue South, Unit 4A Originally constructed in 1904, The Lofts represent one of Seattle’s few authentic loft buildings located in the heart of Pioneer Square. Dramatic high ceilings, exposed brick walls, original fir plank floors, and oversized west-facing windows. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE JAY KIPP +1 206.853.9153 | JAY@JAYKIPP.COM JAYKIPP.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1568384

$985,000

BEACON HILL MODERN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

1708 South Lander Street Enjoy all Seattle has to offer at this ideally located custom construction masterpiece. Two blocks from the light rail with 280-degree views across the horizon. The home was constructed in 2015 by 47 North Development as the owner’s primary residence. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE JAY KIPP +1 206.853.9153 | JAY@JAYKIPP.COM JAYKIPP.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1594888

$1,325,000

FAIRVIEW SHORES SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

2370 Fairview Avenue East Set on the banks of Lake Union, Fairview Shores—designed by Garret Cord Werner Architects and Interior Designers—is a boutique community of five generously-sized, modern residences, just minutes from Seattle’s innovation district. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE JAY KIPP +1 206.853.9153 | JAY@JAYKIPP.COM FAIRVIEWSHORESSEATTLE.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1605906

$3,750,000 - $5,250,000

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FREMONT’S “LIBELLE” SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

905 North Northlake Way, Unit 5 Experience life on the water aboard one of Seattle’s finest houseboats. Expertly crafted in 2015 by Sherlock. Immaculately maintained by its single owner, this clean and crisp craftsman features an expansive great room floor plan and skilled artistry throughout. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE JAY KIPP +1 206.853.9153 | JAY@JAYKIPP.COM JAYKIPP.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1600066

$2,595,000

CAPE COD CLASSIC SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

2235 Fairview Avenue East, Unit 16 Iconic, Glenn Mattson designed floating home available after 50 years under single ownership. Timeless shingled design and expansive windows afford broad 270-degree views from Gasworks Park to the city skyline. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE JAY KIPP +1 206.853.9153 | JAY@JAYKIPP.COM JAYKIPP.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1588074

$2,375,000

ONE CARILLON POINT KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON

5505 Lake Washington Boulevard NE, Unit 1E Designed by Jim Olson of acclaimed architecture firm Olson Kundig, One Carillon Point set the standard in Pacific Northwest condo design. Expansive two-bedroom floor plan with distinctive great room living spaces, gallery walls, and private patios at the water’s edge. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE JAY KIPP +1 206.853.9153 | JAY@JAYKIPP.COM JAYKIPP.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1565959

$3,198,000

THE ESTATE AT SMUGGLER’S COVE WHIDBEY ISLAND, WASHINGTON

3962 Smuggler’s Cove Profound natural beauty, cohesive design, and artisanal construction combine to create the masterpiece that is Smuggler’s Cove. Twenty-two acres of mature forest and meticulously integrated plantings, as well as a private road to 247 feet of beachfront. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE JAY KIPP +1 206.853.9153 | JAY@JAYKIPP.COM ESTATEATSMUGGLERSCOVE.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1453382

$5,950,000

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LEGACY WATERFONT ESTATE KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON

313 Lake Avenue West Exceptional living reaches new heights with 90 feet of low-bank waterfront and sweeping views of lake, mountain, and city. Entertaining is seamless with spacious rooms and an open floorplan that invites conversation. Outside manicured landscaping accents an expansive patio–perfect for summer dinner parties. Relax poolside and feel the refreshing breeze of Pacific Northwest air fresh from the lake or retreat to the master oasis, where an oversized soaking tub is positioned to take in Lake Washington views. Negotiating for my clients on the purchase of this residence was an honor and a pleasure. This record-breaking sale in Kirkland sets the standard for luxury in the greater Seattle area, and I’m thrilled to bring market knowledge backed by the brand heritage of Sotheby’s International Realty®. KIRKLAND BROKERAGE BRIAN HOPPER +1 425.201.5115 | BRIAN.HOPPER@RSIR.COM HOPPERGROUPRE.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1602543

BUYER REPRESENTED | SOLD FOR $9,000,000

SOLD

THE ESTATE AT UNION HILL REDMOND, WASHINGTON

20423 Northeast 64th Place French doors open with a sense of grandeur to showcase walls of windows accented by a seamless floorplan. Live and entertain inside or out, with thoughtful finishes primed for finer living and private gardens that inspire tranquility. KIRKLAND BROKERAGE BRIAN HOPPER +1 425.201.5115 | BRIAN.HOPPER@RSIR.COM ESTATEATUNIONHILL.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1597414

SOLD

SOLD FOR $2,015,000

SUNSET AT YARROW BAY KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON

4561 Lake Washington Boulevard NE, Unit 102 Enjoy a private setting with 180-degree views of Seattle and Kirkland. This lanai unit offers floor to ceiling glass framing panoramic views. Life at the water’s edge is made easy with dreamy sunsets and 25-foot moorage. KIRKLAND BROKERAGE BRIAN HOPPER +1 425.201.5115 | BRIAN.HOPPER@RSIR.COM SUNSETATYARROWBAY.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1611151

$799,998

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Our loan consultants will help you every step of the way through the mortgage process. Contact us today! Carese Busby | 425.785.5168 NMLS# 619429 | Eastlake (Seattle) www.caresebusby.com As a Seattle native, I have been a mortgage consultant for the past 22 years. My specialty is jumbo, condominium, RSU income and renovation financing. For the past 5 years I have been a Five Star Mortgage Professional winner,* and last year I was recognized as one of the Top 1% Mortgage Originators in America.‡

Nancy Glover | 206.227.2462 NMLS# 107826 | Downtown Seattle www.nancyglover.com

Lysa Catlin | 206.963.0191 NMLS# 754386 | Bellevue www.lysacatlin.com

Whitney Pauley | 206.406.8430 NMLS# 378622 | Issaquah www.whitneypauley.com

As a second-generation mortgage professional, I have been originating for 23 years. I am passionate about communication, technical expertise and delivering exceptional service. I am a 9-time Five Star Mortgage Professional*, Top 1% Mortgage Originator‡ and was ranked #6 of the Top Women Originators in America.†

For the past 10 years I have been helping people become homeowners. I am committed to educating my clients about the vast number of loan products, while always keeping their current and future financial goals in mind. I work tirelessly to build lasting relationships with my clients and business partners.

Christine Madrid | 425.979.5227 NMLS# 177035 | Kirkland www.christinemadrid.com

Luke Easterly | 206.709.6607 NMLS# 447768 | Kirkland www.caliberhomeloans.com/leasterly With over 15 years of experience, my leadership style is very collaborative and focused on helping people win both personally and professionally. My role is to focus on building the best mortgage team in our industry and making sure we can help our clients achieve affordable home ownership.

For the past 14 years I have been recommended by 17 condo communities and numerous singlefamily developments as one of their top mortgage professionals. In the past 4 years I was recognized as one of the Top 1% Loan Originators in the country,‡ and last year I was one of the Top 100 Women Originations in America in 2018.†

As a mortgage professional for more than 15 years, I welcome the opportunity to serve you. My mission is to educate and guide you through the process of achieving home ownership, whether you are first time buyer or a seasoned investor. For the past 7 years I have been a Five Star Mortgage Professional Winner.**

Jennifer Bennett | 360.340.7201 NMLS# 505329 | Silverdale www.caliberhomeloans.com/jbennet

Jolene Messmer | 425.445.1945 NMLS# 379952 | Kirkland www.jolenemessmer.com

As a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, my goal is to bring my 25 years of mortgage experience to every client I serve. My passion is to be a trusted advisor for my clients, acting as an advocate in helping them make the best financial decision possible when it comes to their mortgage financing.

With two decades of experience, I take pride in being relentless with educating clients about our loan programs and navigating them through the mortgage process. It’s an honor to be in the Top 1% Mortgage Originator for 7 years‡, Board Member of the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, and growing as a CORE coaching student for the past 9 years.

*Carese Busby and Lysa Catlin Awarded the Five Star Professional award as of 2018. | **Nany Glover Awarded the Five Star Professional award as of 2017. | †Scotsman Guide Top Women Originator. May 2019. | ‡Mortgage Executive Winter 2019. 10237 Main Street Bellevue, WA 98004 | 371 NE Gilman Blvd., Suite 340 Issaquah, WA 98027 | 11255 Kirkland Way, Suite 100 Kirkland, WA 98033 | 601 Union Street, Suite 3000 Seattle, WA 98101 | 2701 Eastlake Avenue East, Suite 105 Seattle, WA 98102 | 9226 Bayshore Drive, Suite 200 Silverdale, WA 98383 Caliber Home Loans, Inc., 1525 S. Beltline Rd Coppell, TX 75019 NMLS ID #15622 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). 1-800-401-6587. Copyright © 2020. All Rights Reserved. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates, and programs are subject to change without prior notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Not all products are available in all states or for all dollar amounts. Other restrictions and limitations apply. Washington Consumer Loan Company License No. CL-15622. (37459)

MERCER ISLAND ESTATE MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON

7635 79th Avenue Southeast Welcome to Mercer Island Estate, a timeless residence set on a level, one-acre parcel with spectacular landscaping. Nestled within a coveted southern estate community on Mercer Island and complete with a pool, outdoor kitchen, and sprawling lawn with sumptuous detail. Upon arrival you are welcomed by a circular stone paved drive, lush gardens and the easy sounds of the burbling fountain. The Cape Cod residence is refreshing with modern appointments and state-of-the art amenities, which dovetail an enduring design. The main house offers nearly 4,500 square feet of living space comprising of five bedrooms, one full, three three-quarter, and one half-baths. Outside manicured grounds are bordered by magnolia trees, hydrangeas, peonies and privet hedge, offering a true sense of respite. The custom swimming pool spans 40 feet by 18 feet, and poolside amenities include spa and pool house terrace. Entertaining is brought to life with ample patio space. Pennsylvania blue stone is set among garden beds and open lawn, inviting intrigue throughout the estate. BELLEVUE BROKERAGE SCOTT RICHARDS +1 425.409.2498 | SCOTT@RICHARDSREALTY.COM STEPHANIE HANER +1 425.458.4889 | STEPHANIE@RICHARDSREALTY.COM MERCERISLANDESTATE.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1608872

$4,500,000

INTERLAKEN ESTATE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

2161 East Interlaken Boulevard Discover iconic living at Interlaken Estate. Included as one of fewer than 2,200 homes built prior to 1910 that remain in Seattleâ€™s core, this vibrant residence stands as relic of the past. Located within the historic Montlake District and adjacent to the 51-acre Interlaken Park built in the 1890s, the home was carefully sited along what was once the principal bike and buggy paths linking Capitol Hill with the Boulevards on Lake Washington. Today, Interlaken Boulevard still serves as the gateway between these classic neighborhoods, offering ease of access to surrounding city life. The home has been owned by notable local celebrities and artists, always thoughtfully maintained and tastefully remodeled to its original charm. A covered porch marked by impeccable river rock construction sets the tone for quality of craftsmanship, welcoming one into the spacious six-bedroom, five-bathroom home. BELLEVUE BROKERAGE SCOTT RICHARDS +1 206.409.2498 | SCOTT@RICHARDSREALTY.COM INTERLAKENESTATE.COM | PROPERTYID: 1570548

SOLD FOR $3,300,000

SOLD

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Experience Matters If you’re considering your next real estate move, you have come to the right place. Wherever your real estate needs bring you, The Robyn & Rachel Group will help you confidently achieve your goals with expert advisement every step of the way. Robyn and Rachel began working together in 2011 with a shared goal to best support their clients. Since then, they have grown their business to include a team of dedicated experts to offer unrivaled client care and extensive knowledge of real estate and sales. Together, The Robyn & Rachel Group creates a seamless experience for every client with a modern approach that creates amazing wins for buyers and sellers alike. Robyn Kimura Hsu Founding Member, Mercer Island 206.295.2247 | Robyn@RobynandRachel.com Rachel Schindler Managing Broker & Founding Member, Bellevue 206.250.5622 | Rachel@RobynandRachel.com RobynandRachel.com

8050 11th Ave NW, Seattle, WA

2415 62nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA

13538 42nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA

Pending at $1,685,000

Sold for $2,185,000

Offered at $1,365,000

REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | 10237 MAIN STREET, BELLEVUE, WA | RSIR.COM © 2020 Realogics Brokerage, LLC. All rights reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty Logo are service marks licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC and used with permission. Realogics Brokerage, LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated franchisees are not provided by, affiliated with or related to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of its affiliated companies. *Seller reserves the right to change product offering without notice.

ICONIC NORMANDY TERRACE BEACHFRONT NORMANDY PARK, WASHINGTON | GALLERY COVER FEATURED PROPERTY

18527 Normandy Terrace Southwest Positioned within a dream setting on Puget Sound with stunning water views that stretch all the way to the Olympic Mountains, this home was built during a bygone era that allowed for a backyard to kiss the high tide, all while the golden hour sets the home aglow. Located on one of Normandy Park’s most coveted streets, Normandy Terrace Southwest, this west-facing home enjoys 200 feet of spectacular low-bank saltwater beachfront. Boasting a spacious 5,900 square feet, this residence was cleverly designed as a single-level home—truly a rare find. Designed for entertaining in any season, an open floor plan connects the kitchen, living, dining areas. The chef’s kitchen includes professional-grade appliances, while the family room features a gas fireplace with a hearth crafted of raw-edged wood harvested from Normandy Park. Accented with tranquil ponds and Japanese gardens, there is also a working greenhouse, vegetable boxes, and garden staging area. BELLEVUE BROKERAGE MARY NORRIS +1 206.713.2151 | MARY.NORRIS@RSIR.COM PAIGE NORRIS +1 206.714.3516 | PAIGE.NORRIS@RSIR.COM THEMARYNORRIS.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1602857

$4,500,000

LIVE PERKINS LANE SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

3035 Perkins Lane West What if being at home was the greatest adventure of all? The most elevated Seattle lifestyle: a one-acre natural saltwater preserve just 10 minutes from downtown. Three bedrooms and two baths upstairs, world-class entertaining capabilities on the main, imaginative lower-level spaces, and guest quarters— every level and every angle with westerly Sound and Olympic views. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE PHIL GREELY +1 206.465.7215 | PHIL.GREELY@RSIR.COM ELEANOR HEYRICH +1 206.550.7835 | ELEANOR.HEYRICH@RSIR.COM NEDA PERRINA +1 206.218.8589 | NEDA.PERRINA@RSIR.COM LIVEPERKINSLANE.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1613436

$6,595,000

SAMISH ISLAND SANCTUARY BOW, WASHINGTON

4129 Point Williams Place Privately nestled amongst the trees and set on 1,500 feet of waterfront, Samish Island Sanctuary is an unrivaled opportunity to acquire a true PNW estate. Six acres of island living without the ferry, with quality design and craftsmanship by Moceri Construction. Gourmet kitchen, great room concept, dramatic ocean views, and comfortable guest rooms to easily fit 14. DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BROKERAGE PHIL GREELY +1 206.465.7215 | PHIL.GREELY@RSIR.COM GRANT BURTON +1 206.351.3712 | GRANT.BURTON@RSIR.COM SAMISHISLANDSANCTUARY.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1576178

$3,450,000

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LAKEFRONT HAWKS NEST RENTON, WASHINGTON

6841 Ripley Lane North A gemstone along the west-facing shores of Lake Washington. Eagles soar and boaters cruise steps from this custom Craftsman on 45 feet of no-bank waterfront. Chef’s kitchen with pro appliances, excellent storage, and heated floors. This smart living condo-like layout has custom touches throughout. Wake each morning refreshed in the luxury master suite and work from home in the second bedroom with a wall-bed and built-in desk. A rare find tucked against the EastRail Trail and perfectly positioned between Bellevue and SeaTac Airport. Lakefront Hawks Nest offers a front-row seat to incredible aquatic recreation. To the south, you’ll find the Seahawks VMAC Training Facility, Boeing Renton, The Landing, and Gene Coulon Beach Park. Moving around the lake, there is plenty of fun to be found, whether it’s shopping and dining in Bellevue and Kirkland, ‘sailgating’ by the UW football stadium, a trip through the Montlake Cut to Lake Union, or an even further journey through the Ballard Locks to the Puget Sound! DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE BROKERAGE NIELSEN RE GROUP +1 206.909.0622 | NIELSENREGROUP@RSIR.COM LAKEFRONTHAWKSNEST.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1609985

$2,825,000

RESERVE AT NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE, WASHINGTON

15323 Southeast 82nd Street Tucked into the Reserve at Newcastle, this tastefully updated home has it all! A master suite that can’t be missed with an oversized walk-in closet and designer bath, upgraded counters and heated floors! Enjoy custom touches throughout the main floor: office/bed, formal living and dining rooms, as well as a chef’s kitchen complete with an oversized island and commercial grade appliances. Upstairs hosts three additional large guest bedrooms and a theater/bonus room. Soak up summer fun in the fenced park-like yard with built-in BBQ all next to Newcastle Golf Course and Cougar Mountain trails! Conveniently located minutes from downtown Bellevue and the SeaTac Airport, Newcastle has been named among the “Top 25 Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine. It has grabbed the attention of numerous executives from major corporations headquartered here in the Pacific Northwest. Because of its award-winning schools and wonderful outdoor amenities—like golfing and trails—it’s no wonder the secret is out. Encompassing 350 acres, the Golf Club at Newcastle is the premier PNW golf course and event destination with 36 holes of championship golf, a clubhouse and year-round practice facilities. DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE BROKERAGE NIELSEN RE GROUP +1 206.909.0622 | NIELSENREGROUP@RSIR.COM LUXEINNEWCASTLE.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1613389

$1,895,000

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TUMBLE CREEK MASTERPIECE CLE ELUM, WASHINGTON

171 Gold Fountain Lane Welcome to the exclusive private resort community of Tumble Creek at Suncadia. Tumble Creek is 2,600 acres of pure mountain heaven. Enjoy miles of groomed trails, meadows, and paths along the Cle Elum River. Life at Tumble Creek slows down. Days and nights include spending time with family and friends, golfing, hiking, biking, fishing, and relaxing. 171 Gold Fountain Lane beckons. This magical custom built, lake front home was masterfully designed by well known Seattle architect Craig Stillwell to capture views of Lake Ann from nearly every room. Soaring ceilings and warm, rich tones incite the senses and immediately welcome you home. Hand-scraped hickory flooring, custom knotty alder doors, massive wood trimmed windows, vaulted ceilings with wood wrapped beams, four-panel wood sliding doors. KIRKLAND BROKERAGE EV WINNINGHAM +1 425.765.8889 | EV@WINNINGHAMKING.COM KIMBERLEIGH KING +1 206.948.7003 | KIM@WINNINGHAMKING.COM TUMBLECREEKMASTERPIECE.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1606887

$2,275,000

PRIVATE PORT ANGELES ESTATE PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON

1544 Mount Pleasant Road Privacy abounds in this three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 3,893-square-foot home on nearly five acres of masterfully landscaped grounds. Fruit trees and a vegetable garden offer a self-reliant lifestyle. Designer fixtures and finishes. Separate office ideally suited to working from home. BAINBRIDGE ISLAND BROKERAGE SUE ELLER +1 360.797.3081 | SUE.ELLER@RSIR.COM PRIVATEPORTANGELESESTATE.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1601458

$929,000

NORTHWEST CONTEMPORARY WATERFRONT ANACORTES, WASHINGTON

2404 Washington Court Immerse yourself in a relaxed and fulfilling lifestyle in the luxurious Northwest contemporary waterfront home perched above Puget Soundâ€™s scenic beauty. Open concept home with walls of glass, wraparound deck, luxurious appointments, a wine cellar, art niches, and three-car garage. KIRKLAND BROKERAGE CINDY CYR +1 425.985.7920 | CINDY.CYR@RSIR.COM MARY NELSON +1 206.669.5146 | MARY.NELSON@RSIR.COM NORTHWESTLUXURYINANACORTES.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1294964

$6,000,000

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THE ART OF LIVING CLYDE HILL, WASHINGTON

9040 Northeast 14th Street Surrounded by lush grounds, this stunning home offers exceptional luxury and style. Beautifully designed for elegant entertaining and your everyday lifestyle. The open floor plan presents a chef’s kitchen and great room with window walls that showcase views of Lake Washington and the glimmering Seattle city lights. Impeccable finishes throughout of crystal white marble flooring, authentic high polished Venetian plaster, floor-to-ceiling marble fireplace surrounds, and custom cabinetry. The lower level showcases a theater, gym, bonus/studio room, media games room with bar, and smart home technology–just a few of the innumerable features of this home, plus a six-car garage. KIRKLAND BROKERAGE BARBARA BROWN +1 425.761.2797 | BARBARA.BROWN@RSIR.COM BARBARABROWN.RSIR.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1613698

$7,800,000

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NORTHWEST CRAFTSMAN IN ENATAI BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON

1631 104th Avenue Southeast Northwest Craftsman charm in the heart of Enatai! A wonderful great room plan is finished with rich custom millwork and cherry hardwoods. The chefâ€™s kitchen is ready for any culinary creation, complete with slab granite countertops, a large center island, casual dining and a walk-in pantry. Entertaining is a breeze with easy access to formal dining, as well as a covered outdoor deck and enclosed private backyard. A substantial at-home office with fireplace accommodates multiple workspaces. Comfortable living unfolds with a master suite plus three generous bedrooms and an upper bonus room. Live just minutes to downtown Bellevue, Killarney Glen Park, and award-winning schools. DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE BROKERAGE LISA WHITTAKER +1 425.748.8000 | LISA.WHITTAKER@RSIR.COM LISAWHITTAKER.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1613056

$2,695,000

DESIRABLE CLYDE HILL RAMBLER CLYDE HILL, WASHINGTON

9710 Northeast 13th Street Location, charm, potential! I was honored to represent my clients in the sale of their desirable Clyde Hill rambler. This home was remodeled in 2013, had beautiful landscaping, and was perfectly staged. Our strategy and exposure helped them realize their highest return, selling 25 percent over list with 10 offers! DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE BROKERAGE LISA WHITTAKER +1 425.748.8000 | LISA.WHITTAKER@RSIR.COM LISAWHITTAKER.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1555037

SOLD

SOLD $2,750,000

PICTURESQUE PARK-LIKE ESTATE WOODINVILLE, WASHINGTON

17903 176th Avenue Northeast A five-acre park-like estate with gated entry is the perfect setting for this newly renovated one level home. Wide-plank, sepia-stained hardwoods, black-framed windows, and Restoration Hardware lighting create refined rustic ambiance. DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE BROKERAGE LISA WHITTAKER +1 425.748.8000 | LISA.WHITTAKER@RSIR.COM LISAWHITTAKER.COM | PROPERTY ID: 1606493

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10027 NE Point View Drive, Bainbridge Island

1027 102nd Place SE, Bellevue

Offered at $2,625,000 | Property ID: 1609872

Offered at $3,789,800 | Property ID: 1553927

THE NEW SEATTLE

WE ARE SEATTLE’S LEADING NEW DEVELOPMENT MARKETING AND SALES SPECIALISTS. WE AIM TO PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE AND DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS IN EVERYTHING THAT WE DO.

SPIRE

Belltown | 600 Wall St PRICED FROM THE $600,000S OCCUPANCY 2021 — SPIRESEATTLE.COM Spire’s one-, two-, and three-bedroom condominiums in the heart of Seattle are designed to embrace the juxtaposition of natural beauty and technology. The building celebrates intelligent design, connectivity and convenience for a meaningful life. Framing endless views of the waterfront, Spire embodies the spirit of Belltown’s vibrant cultural community and its remarkable urban energy. 342 RESIDENCES — ONE, ONE + DEN, TWO, AND THREE BEDROOMS OFFERED BY SEATTLE REALTY ONE LLC

KODA

International District | 450 South Main St PRICED FROM THE $400,000S OCCUPANCY 2021 — OWNKODA.COM At the heart of Seattle’s Japantown, KODA is a vertical village enveloped by culturally-rich neighborhoods that resonate a magnetic energy. The condominium homes have been ergonomically designed and efficiently scaled to maximize utility for the next generation of urban lifestyles and are complete with unique luxury amenities, priceless views, and an unmatched central location. 201 CONDOMINIUMS — STUDIO, URBAN ONE, ONE AND TWO BEDROOMS OFFERED BY DA LI INTERNATIONAL, LLC

INFINITY SHORE CLUB

Alki Beach | 1250 Alki Avenue Southwest PRICED FROM $1M OCCUPANCY 2021 — INFINITYSHORECLUB.COM A new paradigm for luxury living has come ashore to Alki Beach in West Seattle offering matchless design, unparalleled finishes and extraordinary beach club amenities including a grand atrium for entertaining, outdoor swimming pool overlooking the waterfront, and a rooftop terrace with commanding views from downtown Seattle across Puget Sound to the Olympic Mountains. 37 LUXURY CONDOMINIUMS — ONE + DEN, TWO, THREE AND THREE BEDROOMS + DEN OFFERED BY VIBRANT CITIES, LLC

GRIDIRON

Pioneer Square | 590 First Avenue S PRICED FROM THE $300,000S IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY — GRIDIRONCONDOS.COM Past and future meld in contemporary residences crafted of concrete, steel and glass atop a historic building. Voluminous living spaces meet penthouse level amenities including a great room with exhibition kitchen, fitness center and wrap-around deck with expansive views. Live at the doorstep of Seattle’s new waterfront, the Stadium District, Pioneer Square and the King Street Station regional transportation hub. 107 RESIDENCES — STUDIO, URBAN ONE, ONE AND TWO BEDROOMS + LOFTS OFFERED BY GRIDIRON INVESTORS, LLC

JADE RESIDENCES

Kirkland | 11903 Northeast 128th St PRICED FROM THE $400,000S OCCUPANCY 2021 — JADEKIRKLAND.COM Adjacent to the Village at Totem Lake lifestyle center and surrounded by a vibrant, walkable urban neighborhood on the rise, Jade offers attainably-priced, new construction condominium residences moments from Facebook, Microsoft, Google and other regional employment centers. Robust amenities include a concierge, great room with exhibition kitchen, fitness center and indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces. 136 RESIDENCES — URBAN ONE, ONE, ONE + DEN, TWO AND TWO BEDROOMS + DEN OFFERED BY TERRENE URBAN, LLC

ENCORE

Columbia City | 4689 Martin Luther King Jr Way PRICED FROM THE $400,000S OCCUPANCY 2021 — ENCORECOLUMBIASTATION.COM Homeownership is within reach at these inspired condominiums located at the Columbia City LINK Light Rail Station and a short stroll from one of Seattle’s most vibrant and nostalgic urban centers. Amenities include concierge services and a co-working lounge, controlled-access underground parking, a community bike room, fitness studio, resident’s lounge with kitchen, rooftop terrace and more. 96 CONDOMINIUMS — STUDIO, URBAN ONE, ONE AND TWO BEDROOMS OFFERED BY BDR URBAN, LLC

THE GOODWIN

Belltown | 2233 First Avenue PRICED FROM THE $500,000S OCCUPANCY 2020 — THEGOODWINSEATTLE.COM Located on the corner of Bell and 1st, the Goodwin is perfectly positioned within an even grander “intersection” than its physical address. Belltown is a brilliant marriage of Seattle’s historic past and its promising future. Conveniently-located where land meets water, The Goodwin features boutique charm and attainable, competitively-priced homes. 34 CONDOMINIUMS - ONE, URBAN TWO AND TWO BEDROOMS OFFERED BY CONNELL VOLTA LLC

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