Tsai House

Although Ai Weiwei is widely known for his visual art and his work on the Beijing National Stadium for the 2008 Summer Olympics, the contemporary Chinese artist did design one residence in the United States — and it's up for sale. The Tsai House is located in Upstate New York and is comprised of four sculpted modules. Clad in corrugated galvanized iron, the cubes are connected by a continuous passageway for a total of 3,700 square feet. Its three-bedroom, three-bath interior features generous living spaces with floor-to-ceiling glazing and double-height gallery-style walls. Comprised of 37-acres, the property also offers a corten steel Y-shaped guest house that includes an additional two bedrooms, a studio, and a gallery space for artwork.

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Jackie Kennedy's Martha's Vineyard Estate

Bought by the former First Lady in 1979, Red Gate Farm has been the summer retreat for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her family for 40 years. The 340-acre property sits on the edge of Squibnocket Pond in Massachusetts and features over a mile of Atlantic Ocean beachfront. Formerly a sheep farm, the Martha's Vineyard estate hosts a 6,456-square-foot Cape Cod-style main house with a two-story guest house and landscaping designed by the head of the White House Rose Garden renovation Bunny Mellon. The compound also offers plenty of outdoor amenities that include a pool, tennis court, two freshwater ponds, a tree house built for the Kennedy grandchildren, and the property's original hunting cabin.

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Villa Alang Alang

The French Riviera is known for its ritzy real estate and the Villa Alang Alang is the most expensive of them all. The cliff-side estate features an eight-bedroom dwelling surrounded by 3.25-acres of manicured grounds. Aside from its pristine furnishings and panoramic views, the 17,200-square-foot interior offers resort-like amenities including a fully-equipped spa, cinema, fitness center, and wine cellar. Its exterior is just as opulent. Overlooking the Bay of Cannes, the scenery can be enjoyed from the cabanas, a 25-meter tile pool, or the private beach with its own personal waterfall.

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Beck House

Penned by Philip Johnson and built in 1964, the Beck House is the rare architectural masterpiece to hit the market. It's located in Dallas and has a beguiling design that puts a colonnade of arches on the outside of a modern glass box. The main house, carefully renovated in 2008, has six bedrooms, seven full baths, four half baths, a library, and walls of glass, and the seven-acre property is also home to a media house, cabana, pool, and tennis court.

Grillskar Island

Sold with its own private island in Sweden, the timber-clad cabin on Grillskär is a textbook Scandinavian retreat. The seaside home features a cozy, minimalist atmosphere with white plank walls and natural birch floors. Rows of elongated windows flood the living spaces with natural light while affording views of the coastal setting. Its two bedrooms expand out to wooden terraces overlooking the rocky shoreline. Along with the main house, the property also includes a boathouse and guest cabin, all secluded by the island's densely forested inland.

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Zaha Hadid Manhattan Penthouse

Designed by famed architect Zaha Hadid, this triplex is the crown jewel of Chelsea's 28th street building. The condo combines two penthouses totaling 11,121 square feet of living space. Spanning three stories, the apartment features seven bedrooms, an expansive great room, a Gaggenau-equipped kitchen, and walls of windows throughout. Hadid's signature curves dominate the interior in the sculpted kitchen island, spiral staircase, and rounded rooftop pavilion. Its 3,892 square-foot wrap-around terraces can accommodate up to 100 guests while affording them unparalleled views of the Chelsea skyline, The High Line, and the Empire State Building. Along with everything penthouse has to offer, the building also includes a wellness center, swimming pool, automated robotic parking, and the city's first private IMAX theatre.

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Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston's Beverly Hills Estate

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were married in 2000 and the following year they moved into a 1934 Wallace Neff-designed estate in Beverly Hills. During their five years in the home, the couple respectfully renovated the interior with modern conveniences including a gourmet kitchen and digital projector room while still maintaining its historic integrity. The main house features four ensuite bedrooms, a 20-person dining room, bar, and exercise room. Its lower level opens out to an expansive stone terrace with a swimming pool and an outdoor lounge. A detached guest house offers an additional two-stories of living space, all overlooking the newly built tennis pavilion.

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Columbia Island

Located just off the coast of Manhattan in the Long Island Sound, Columbia Island is a remote retreat just 30 minutes from the city. The private island comes with a 5,625-square-foot residence with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Its industrial-style interior features a spacious living area and kitchen with polished concrete floors and exposed brick walls. Expansive glazing and multiple terraces offer exceptional views while the rooftop deck affords sweeping panoramas of the New York skyline and nearby New Rochelle. Powered by solar panels and a desalination machine, the entire property is completely self-sustaining. Also included in the sale is the 3-acre Pea Island.

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Central Park Tower

Located along New York's Billionaires' Row, the Central Park Tower is bringing 179 new condos to the neighborhood. The 1,550-foot skyscraper will be New York's largest residential building once it's completed in 2020 but has already begun putting units on the market. Starting on the 32nd floor, the listed homes range from 2,114 to 7,074 square feet and contain anywhere from 2 to 5 bedrooms, with the largest spanning across the entire 112th level. Interior's will feature generous living areas with custom details, natural finishes, and floor-to-ceiling windows affording expansive views of the city and the historic park. Ownership also comes with an impressive list of amenities that includes a 50,000-square-foot private club complete with a private fitness center, wellness spa, and an outdoor terrace with a 60-foot swimming pool, sundeck, and cabanas. Along with the residential offerings, the building will also house Nordstrom's new 7-story flagship store.

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Gateway Canyons Ranches & Resort

Owned by The Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks, the Gateway Canyons Ranches & Resort is a rare find for several reasons. For starters, its land is situated among some of the most impressive landscapes in the American Southwest including Cottonwood Red Rock Canyon, the La Sal Mountain range, and the Dolores River. The property boasts a variety of lodging opportunities ranging from a 22,000-square-foot adobe-style main residence to a 72-room resort. While the location lends itself to numerous outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and horseback riding, Hendricks expanded the list of amenities with The Gateway Auto Museum, a two-story stone library, and a copper-dome observatory to take advantage of the pristine night sky. While the estate is a scenic 55-minute drive from the closest airport, thanks to the on-site helipad you can cut the commute without missing the views of the Unaweep Canyon.

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Port Andratx Infinity House

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Port Andratx Infinity House is a private retreat in Spain's Balearic Islands. The new residence boats resort-like amenities including a spa, sauna, gym, cinema, and wine cellar. Its over 17,000-square-foot interior offers a grand master suite along with three additional ensuite rooms and a study. In the main living area, over eighty feet of floor-to-ceiling glazing affords expansive views of the coastal setting while seamlessly connecting the interior to the outdoor terrace's 30-foot infinity pool. A villa with three additional ensuite rooms and its own kitchen is also on the property along with enough parking for 12 cars.

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Everywhere Ayfraym Cabin

Expanding on their transportable tiny homes, Everywhere Travel Co. has created a permanent residence. Their Ayfraym Cabin uses a construction kit model, starting with planning boxes that include everything you need — from digital plans to a hammer — to begin building a modern A-frame retreat. Inspired by the vacation homes of the 1960s, the 1,574-square-foot dwelling includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms and features vaulted ceilings, wood beams, and walk-out cedar decks. Expansive glazing frames-in your location of choice to the entire interior while lookout windows provide a unique perspective to the second-story loft. You can choose to have Everywhere do all of the heavy lifting for you, hire your own construction crew, or for the uber-ambitious, there's also the DIY route with completed Ayfraym cabins starting at about $252,000.

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Murphy Way Estate

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Murphy Way Estate is like living in your own Mediterranean resort. The 10,000-square-foot stucco and stone dwelling is situated on a 14-acre hillside, dotted with imported olive trees. Its six-bedroom continues the modern-infused rustic aesthetic with exposed sandstone walls, walnut floors, and 300-year-old salvaged wood beams. Coastal views are always on display throughout the home's expansive glazing. You don't have to go far to find your zen. The main living area expands out to both a meditation garden with a reflecting pool and an infinity swimming pool, while the lower level offers a steam room, infrared sauna, and yoga terrace. There's also a theater, wine cellar, gym, and a three-car auto gallery to round out the impressive list of amenities.

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Full House Victorian

Although it might not be instantly recognizable without its signature red door, this San Francisco Victorian is where the Tanner Family called home. The exterior facade was notoriously shown during the Full House opening credits as the humble abode of Danny and his daughters. While the outside may look familiar, the interior is a far departure from what you remember from the 90s sitcom. The 1883 dwelling was purchased in 2016 by the show's creator Jeff Franklin and has since undergone an extensive renovation. Original details are now accompanied by wide-plank oak floors, contemporary fixtures, and sleek furnishings. The 3,728-square-foot interior features four bedrooms, marble-lined bathrooms, a striking blue kitchen with Calacatta Oro Marble counters, and Viking appliances. On the exterior, an outdoor terrace leads to a Kimmy Gibbler-free sculpted English garden.

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Hygge Supply Prefab Houses

Named after the Danish culture emphasizing coziness and comfort, Hygge Supply Prefab Houses has reimagined the kit home for the 21st-century. The minimalist dwellings come in a variety of models ranging from 350 to 1,800 square feet. With an emphasis on utility, craftsmanship, and of course comfort, each one draws from its Scandinavian inspiration with a modern aesthetic created by clean lines, streamlined decor, and floor-to-ceiling Marvin windows. Homes can be customized from a choice of sustainable materials that include responsibly sourced wood floors and facades, solvent-free powder coatings, and solid surface countertops made from recycled materials. After contracts and deposits, kits are manufactured and assembled in six to eight weeks.

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Palm Springs A-Frame House

Designed in 1958 by Charles DuBois, the Palm Springs A-Frame House stands out amongst a sea of flat-roof ranches with its dramatic pitch. The Swiss Miss-style dwelling features oversized eaves that shelter an entry leading to the six-bedroom interior. Inside, the main living area sits below the 16-foot tongue and groove ceilings and includes a double-height stone fireplace and a renovated gourmet kitchen. A Polynesian-inspired design runs throughout, bringing island vibes to the desert with teak details and muted tropical hues. At the rear of the home, floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the backyard where a pool and boom-a-rang bar provide a retro oasis.

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Pappas House

A Frank Lloyd Wright home in St. Louis is a rare sighting. The architect only built two in the Gateway City and one of them is currently for sale. Designed in 1955, the Usonian-style home is formed from tinted concrete blocks and situated on over three acres. The 2,310-square-foot interior features matching stained concrete floors, high ceilings, and exposed block walls. More than 500 glass inserts and clerestory windows funnel in natural light while glazed doors open to outdoor terraces. Philippine mahogany panels, cabinets, and Wright-designed furniture accent the rooms and are included in the sale. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this home is a unique opportunity to own a historic property.

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Chateauneuf de Grasse Villa

Overlooking the French Riviera, Chateauneuf de Grasse Villa is a one-and-a-half acre hilltop sanctuary. The stone estate consists of spacious living areas for entertaining including a great room with fireplace, dining area, and kitchen. If its five bedrooms and three bathrooms aren't enough, there's a valid permit to expand the residence an additional 2,000 square feet. Surrounded by a private olive grove, the exterior is its own private oasis. The meticulously landscaped grounds offer a pool and pool house complete with bar, barbecue, and lounge all afforded panoramic views that range from the mountains to the sea.

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Marc Jacobs Superior Ink Townhouse

Newlywed Marc Jacobs is looking to start the next chapter of his life sans his West Village townhouse. The fashion designer is parting ways with his four-story dwelling not long after snagging a Frank Lloyd Wright home in Rye, New York. His city digs are part of the Superior Ink condominium project and feature 4,346 square feet of living space designed by Andre Tchelistcheff, Paul Fortune, John Gachot, and Thad Hayes. The three-bedroom, three-bath interior also includes a galley kitchen, television room, and dining area complete with sophisticated details like custom mantels, oak paneling, and floor-to-ceiling marble. On the exterior, a private garden and a rooftop total 1,462 square feet of outdoor space. Ownership also comes with the perks of a 24-hour doorman and concierge, a gym, yoga studio, screening rooms, and a garage and storage space.

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Lumipod Prefab Cabin

French-based Lumicene is using their signature curved glass window to create modern nature retreats. The Lumipod Prefab Cabin is a 183-square-foot circular shelter. Its frame is made from aluminum and is clad in planks of burnt wood in order to blend into its surroundings. Sitting on four screw piles, the cabin is lightly placed on the terrain for minimal impact on its environment. The interior is lined in plywood and features a bathroom, closet, and a bedroom. Floor-to-ceiling glazing encloses the space, immersing users in the landscape. To seamlessly connect with the wilderness, the window slides open turning the sleeping area into a covered outdoor space. Each Lumipod can be manufactured and delivered in about six months.

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Ventanas House

Named after its 300 windows, the Ventanas House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's protege Walter S. White. The home was built in 1984 and sits on 10 acres in Colorado's Black Forest. Comprised of a quarter circle, the steel, brick, and concrete structure curves around its hillside plot and is angled to take advantage of the best views. Its 7,390-square-foot interior includes four bedrooms, five baths, and spacious living areas. Douglas fir ceilings and slate floors run throughout as well as an outer arc made entirely from windows. The floor-to-ceiling glazing floods both levels with natural light while affording unobstructed views of Pikes Peak, the Spanish Peaks, and Caribou Peak. The property also includes a 900-square-foot Japanese-style sun house, a rock garden, putting green, and a regulation tennis court.

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Ecoscopic House

With a surge of minimalist concrete dwellings popping up across the globe, Brutalism is seeing a revival and the Ecoscopic House reminds us why. The monolithic masterpiece sits at the foot of the Sierra Madre mountains outside of Mexico's Monterrey city. Its sculpted exterior was conceived from the analysis of the sun, wind, surface runoff, and native species, and was formed by elemental materials including concrete, steel, and glass. On the interior, its 7,000-square-foot interior is spread across three angular stories. The ground floor is a spacious main living area containing a kitchen and dining room with an interior garden. Geometric voids on the southern end frame in views of the mountains and also open out to a covered terrace overlooking Huajuco Canyon. The upper story consists of three bedrooms with patios while the lowest level can be converted into a home theater or game room.

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Cover Backyard Homes

Whether it's an office, guest suite, or pool house, the Cover Backyard Homes is a one-stop shop for prefab studios. The LA-based company provides an all-inclusive service, designing, building, and installing their tiny spaces while also taking care of the zoning research, permits, manufacturing, and project management. Units are designed specifically for each client using a computer program that generates three sleek models to choose from. Ranging from 100 to 1,000 square feet, buildings are minimalist shelters that feature floor-to-ceiling windows, high-end appliances, and built-in bamboo cabinetry. Once a selection is made, units can be completed and set up in as little as three months.

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Lushna Villa Massive Cabin

Made entirely from untreated larch, the Lushna Villa Massive Cabin offers a permanent residence at your favorite wilderness spot. The tent-style structure comes prefabricated and can be installed with ground screws rather than a concrete foundation. From its shingle roof to the insulation, everything is built from eco-friendly wood. Within the A-frame, a sleeping area is fitted with everything you need for a cushy night outdoors including a king-size bed, ventilation system, and electric plugins, while a triangular wall of glass welcomes in the surrounding scenery. Manufactured off-site, cabins can be installed quickly with little to no impact on the existing landscape.

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Ram Island

Just off the coast of Maine, Ram Island is a rugged retreat in the middle of Wheeler Bay. The former sheep pasture consists of four buildings organized around a central courtyard. Set up in classic camp style, the main lodge offers a kitchen, dining, and living area featuring a massive stone fireplace within its wood-lined interior. A network of stone and wood paths lead to the master wing as well as a guest cabin with three additional bedrooms, and a library. Each cabin is powered by solar panels while a rainwater collection system provides water. The heavily wooded five-acre property also comes with around 1,700-square-feet of accessible shorefront for swimming and kayaking, walking trails, and a sheltered dock to park your boat.

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West Chelsea Warehouse Conversion

Exposed brick, soaring ceiling heights, rustic timber beams, and original steel windows. The West Chelsea Warehouse Conversion is everything you'd want from an industrial live/work space. Located in the Arts District, the interior offers three bedrooms and an impressive great room where aged brick and concrete floors are washed in natural light, coming down from 20-foot wood ceilings. Featuring an open concept, the room includes a dining area and a custom kitchen with cabinets made from reclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon wine barrels. On the ground floor is a design studio that can easily be repurposed to suit individual needs. Although the property already consists of 6,400 square feet, zoning laws and 6,000 to 12,000 square feet of buildable air rights allows for the possibility of major expansion.

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