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 to 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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Richard Neutra Stilt House

Built in 1966, the Stilt House is 1 of 17 homes designed by Richard Neutra on a Sherman Oaks hillside. The platform house cantilevers over the terrain, propped up by timber poles. Its 1,800-square-foot, two-bedroom interior retains many original features that include a fieldstone wood-burning fireplace and signature Neutra floor-to-ceiling windows. These vintage details are enhanced by modern updates to the kitchen and bathrooms along with conveniences like smart-home technology, push-button shades, and a drop-down projection screen. Although, all of the amenities pale in comparison to the unobstructed views over Beverly Glen.

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Bruce Willis' Parrot Cay Estate

The pristine beachfront of Turks and Caicos would be enough for most vacationers but not for one of America's biggest action stars. When you're someone like Bruce Willis, a Caribbean estate isn't complete without guest houses, a beachfront yoga pavilion, a playground with a pirate ship, and a movie theater to watch his latest release. The 8-acre, sunset-facing compound comes with three beachfront homes that total 35,000 square-feet of living space. An additional17,000 square feet of outdoor terraces feature four pools protected by rows of coconut, banana, and papaya trees. Go beyond the lush vegetation and you'll find 1,000 feet of sugary white sand running into a bay of turquoise water. As part of Parrot Cay's Private Estates, the property includes estate management, housekeeping, provisioning, a chef, and butler services.

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Cree House

Designed in 1955 by architect Albert Frey, the Cree House is a pristine Palm Springs abode. The mid-century modern residence occupies 8.2 acres and is anchored to a rocky hillside by a foundation of steel stilts. Painted Encelia green, its exterior blends into the desert landscape allowing the vibrant yellow fiberglass deck to pop. The 1,124-square-foot, one bedroom interior has been left nearly untouched with original features like a native stone fireplace, wood paneling, vintage kitchen appliances, and cabinets. Extensive glazing welcomes in views of the surrounding environment while also opening to expand the modest living space out to a 600-square-foot deck. Also known as "The Forgotten Frey", the home has been under single-family ownership and had not been open to the public until Modernism Week 2019.

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Southridge Estate

Built in 1964, the Southridge Estate embodies mid-century Palm Springs. The six-bedroom, six-bath home sits on 2.5 acres. A pair of wooden doors open to an entry courtyard. The open-air space houses the first of two pools and is shaded by oversized eaves. Its 5,356-square-foot interior features open living spaces encased with floor-to-ceiling glazing and topped with exposed beam ceilings. Natural stone walkways lead to a second swimming pool. Surrounded by lush landscaping, the water's infinity edge flows into views of the surrounding mountains. The property also includes an additional lot that offers a tennis court and room for parking.

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Koda Light Float House

Forget waterfront cabins. The Koda Light Float House gets you on the surface of your favorite lake, harbor, or canal. Combining a tiny home and a houseboat, the zinc-clad dwelling sits on a foundation of floating pontoons. A walkway attaches the structure to the shore, leading to an expansive, wrap-around terrace. Its interior is surprisingly spacious, featuring double-height ceilings, an open living space, kitchen, and a lofted sleeping area. The decor is kept sleek and minimal to allow for a multi-functional space while glazing highlights the maritime scenery. Although the house isn't mobile itself, it can be towed to different locations by boat.

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Three Ponds Farm

The Three Ponds Farm takes your dreams of living on a golf course and dials it up a notch. On this 58-acre estate, you'll get to live on your own private golf course. The former Bridgehampton dairy farm comes with its own USGA-rated 18-hole golf course designed by Rees Jones. It even has a pro shop, full-time superintendent, and a halfway house located in a restored milking barn. Also on the compound are a caretaker's cottage, a loggia, and a 25,000-square-foot main house that includes 8 bedrooms, 10 full baths, a gunite pool, and a tennis court. The entire property has been landscaped with trees, gardens, and wildflowers by noted designer Edmund Hollander and includes a world-class rose garden as well as three ponds. Its sale also comes with pre-existing zoning allowing for opportunities for development and subdivisions.

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Elizabeth Street Residence

Housed in a 20th-century New York City building, the Elizabeth Street Residence fuses historic charm with modern amenities. The two-bedroom, two-bath interior features rich walnut hardwoods laid in a herringbone pattern and black-lacquered millwork throughout. Centered around a custom granite fireplace, the 28-foot living room is separated into three sitting areas that flow to a set of french doors, leading to the master suite. The spacious room includes two walk-in closets and a Calacatta gold marble-lined master bathroom with brass fixtures and a standalone tub. The kitchen is fitted with Danish cabinetry and chef's appliances. Glass doors open out to a 1,120 square-foot brick terrace. Meticulously landscaped, the outdoor sanctuary is a rarity for downtown living.

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Castle Creek Valley House

Overlooking the river, the Castle Creek Valley House is contemporary lodging in the mountains of Aspen. The 8,302-square-foot home offers five bedrooms and five baths situated on six acres. Nearly the entire dwelling is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling Hope steel windows affording every room extensive valley views. What isn't made of glazing is clad in rustic stone giving the exterior a lodge-like look. The interior is dressed in modern finishes that include dark wood floors, shiny black tile floors and counters, bright white walls, and sleek fixtures. Although there's no shortage of panoramas from the inside, large stone terraces and decks surround the exterior to provide unobstructed vistas of the mountains and Castle Creek river.

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Arkup No. 1 Floating House

Multiple years in the making, Arkup's inaugural mobile overwater home is finished. Designed by Dutch architect Koen Olthuis, it combines elements of a houseboat, yacht, and oil rig to provide 4,350 square feet of above-water living space. Its unique hydraulic self-elevating system can go down 20 feet to lift it above the waves, keep you safe in a storm — it's designed to withstand a Category 4 hurricane — and transform the moving vessel into a stationary home. It also has a solar panel array on the roof, a 1,000 kWh battery pack to store energy for nighttime use, a rainwater collection system, and a pair of 100 kW thrusters to move it about at speeds up to seven knots.

Eagle Crest Mountain Estate

After winning $180 million dollars playing the lottery, Rick Knudsen did what anyone else would do — bought a mountaintop estate in Southern California. The 16,000 square-foot lodge-style home is sited on an 845-acre plot that includes two ponds, a 45-head buffalo ranch, a steakhouse, and its own saloon. The interior is equally as impressive with five bedrooms, a gym, wine cellar, and 17-seat theater with a George Lucas sound system. There's plenty of glazing and outdoor decks throughout to take advantage of the elevated views of the surrounding mountains, the Salton Sea, and Catalina in the distance. Also on the property is a massive six-bay garage, two barns, and a caretakers cabin.

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Elon Musk's Brentwood House

Elon Musk's Brentwood House is your chance to live like a tech billionaire. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO is parting ways with the 3,000-square-foot mid-century abode that he shared with actress Talulah Riley. Although it's one of his smaller properties, the 4 bedrooms, 4 bath interior is still decked out with a sleek chef's kitchen, massive walk-in closets, and an impressive selection of Musk-worthy smart home features. A highlight is a curved wall of windows. The glazing floor-to-ceiling opens out to a saltwater pool and spa while also showcasing views of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean.

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Tree Tents Fuselage Wilderness Cabin

Lightweight and portable, the Tree Tents Fuselage Wilderness Cabin brings tiny house comfort to the most remote destinations on the globe. Its cylindrical exterior is modeled after modern aerospace design and is made to be mounted on stilts or suspended from trees, allowing it to adapt to any landscape with minimal disruption. The birch-lined interior features bunk beds, a dining booth that converts into an additional bed, marine-grade plywood flooring, and double glazed windows all housed within a fully insulated, aluminum shell. Each one is made to order so customizing your Fuselage with upgrades like solar panels, wood-burning stoves, and kitchenettes is no big deal. Cabins take around six to eight weeks to arrive and come prefabricated and flat-packed, ensuring easy installation in as little as two days.

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Rados House

A massive modernist, the Rados House is up for grabs in Rancho Palos Verdes. The home was designed by Richard Neutra and at 5,000 square feet, it remains the architect's largest residential property. It was built for shipbuilder John Rados in 1957 and features original mid-century details like mahogany marine-grade wood beams, terrazzo floors, and wood paneling. The interior includes 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms along with two dining rooms and a lower level bar that opens out onto the poolside terrace. Although floor-to-ceiling windows are found throughout the dwelling, expansive glazing encases the main living area to offer sweeping views of the Los Angeles basin and the San Jacinto Mountains in the distance.

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Orum House

Architect Zoltan Pali pulls off some serious Jedi mind tricks to complete a levitating house in Bel Air. The glass and steel home appears to float above the hilltop thanks to a transparent ground floor and a cantilevered design. Its 18,800-square-feet span across three wings, each one fanning out in a different direction to take advantage of views at every angle. Throughout the three floors, you'll find 9 bedrooms and 10 full baths as well as amenities like a 1,000-bottle wine room, cedar-lined sauna, a home theater, and a gym. Its exterior takes full advantage of California living with multiple outdoor spaces that include a kitchen, terraces with fire pits, and a LED-lit pool overlooking Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. The residence also comes with The Cube, a four-bedroom guesthouse complete with four baths and a kitchenette while the garage also doubles as an additional event space.

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Petre Island

There are rare pieces of property, then there's Petre Island. The ten-acre, heart-shaped island sits in the middle of Lake Mahopac just north of New York City. Accommodations include not one, but two Frank Lloyd Wright structures. The first, built in 1950, is a small 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest cottage, while the other is a 4-bedroom main house finished in 2007. While the home was completed after the architect's death, it was designed by Wright and his signature style can be seen in the organic integration of the site's natural rock, built-in furniture, and multiple cantilever decks. Also included are a private beach, a tea house, dock, and a rooftop helipad to cut the commute into the city to just 15 minutes.

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Westlands Ranch

Situated along Colorado's White River, the Westlands Ranch is a billionaire's backcountry playground. The compound sits roughly 20 minutes outside of Meeker, that is if you drive. The property is even closer if you go by helicopter and land on the on-site helipad. Spanning over 4,603 acres, the natural land includes five miles of live water for private river fishing and park-like forests for big game hunting. The current owners have also added a tennis court and a Greg Norman-designed four-hole golf course along the rushing waters. As far as accommodations, the main house is just as impressive as the landscape. The 19,000-square-foot lodge-style home is comprised of five bedrooms, a wine cellar, game room, and home theater. The interior opens out to expansive terraces and a swimming pool surrounded by old growth spruce and Douglas fir. If that's not enough room, there's also two guest cabins, a carriage house, and a historic log home.

Chuey House

Built in 1956 by noted architect Richard Neutra, the Chuey House sits on two-acres high in the Hollywood Hills. The International-style home was designed for poet Josephine Ain Chuey and features floor-to-ceiling glazing with expansive views of both the canyon and the Los Angeles basin. While the dwelling's clean lines and cantilevered deck are a mid-century dream, it's 1,896-square-foot floorplan might not suit the modern buyer. But all is not lost. The property could support up to a 20,000-square-foot stunner as long as the new buyers are willing to relocate the historic structure for preservation.

Andesite Ridge House

Located in Montana's Yellowstone Club, the Andesite Ridge House is a Rocky Mountain retreat that'll help you embrace the winter blues. The lodge-like home is situated just below Lone Peak on over two acres. Its 7,000-square-foot interior is everything you'd want from an alpine cabin with stacked stone walls, towering wood ceilings, and a massive antler chandelier. To take advantage of the views of Pioneer Mountain, Eglise, and the Gallatin Range, rooms are lined with floor-to-ceiling windows while the exterior is surrounded by over 2,500-square-feet of outdoor terraces, including a heated stone patio with a 10-person hot tub. Those who like to stay warm can pass the time indoors at the home theater, game room, and wine cellar but for the adventure seekers, the property connects to the neighborhood slopes for a complete ski in/ski out experience.