From the world-renowned architects, Woods + Danagren comes a beautiful 3-story main house + detached single-story guest home perched high above the Pacific Ocean in the highly coveted Palisades Upper Riviera. This $26,000,000 property has a majestic 180-degree view of the coastline + city through the sliding walls of glass and framed openings that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces.

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The main floor introduces warm, organic materials to the experience with Duchateau oak flooring, custom wood casework, rift-oak paneling, and rough-hewn limestone to the living and dining areas where an abundant connection to nature can be felt.

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An open chef’s kitchen with expansive views is complete with the Miele appliances, Calacatta stone island, secondary kitchen, and open concept great room. Upstairs, beams of daylight diffuse through the transparent three-story staircase as kinetic art and lead to the primary landing suite.

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Skylights and glass envelope 3 ocean-view bedrooms and a primary suite with floors of radiant heat, fireplace, and pocketing Fleetwood doors that expose a serene outdoor deck and uniquely private views across lush treetops, blurring the line between indoors and out.

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The lower infinity pool + grand spa-level is complete with a rich leathered marble kitchen, reflecting pond, 2 ensuite bedrooms, gym, office, and theater. The glass sliders from each room provide access to an outdoor environment that is quietly luxurious, elegantly fluid, and ready for entertaining. This house is an evolution of Modernist Architecture designed with both purpose and intention to create a sublime experience of space and light.

This house is being presented by Tomer Fridman of Compass, Jeremiah Eden and Anton Smirnov of Sotheby’s International Realty, and Devin Klein.

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Editor’s Note: Haute Designer Hafsa Burt has been practicing architecture for 22 years. She has an undergraduate degree and a professional Master of Architecture from the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). Burt has been running her own studio, hb+a Architects since 2006. Her portfolio includes work at the San Francisco Airport, institutional buildings, multifamily buildings, hospitality, retail, medical office buildings, and custom single-family homes.

She also founded a development arm for the firm called Box Lab which is focused on active research and development in product and space design and zero energy/zero carbon buildings. A passionate environmentalist, Burt adopted the 2030 challenge a decade ago and is a huge proponent of high-performance buildings. Her focus includes eliminating toxins with indoor air quality as a specialty. She actively speaks on the topic of indoor air quality as it relates to the practice of architecture and is an industry expert on “Healthy Building Practices”.

Here, she talked with Haute Design about her architecture firm, favorite design projects, and her sustainability and environmental goals for the future. 

11 luxury townhomes at Stonebrae golf community

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How did you get started in design?

I come from a family who, despite having advanced degrees in science, were creative and have relatives who are also engineers. Growing up, conversations were about creativity, problem-solving, and theories, and so it was a very creative and intellectual household. There was a lot of importance given to academics. I was particularly interested in physics, and in high school, I also got interested in the arts, specifically sculpture. Architecture just seemed like a natural fit, given those interests and my background growing up.

Tell us a little bit more about hb+a Architects as well as Box Lab.

I worked for larger companies before I started the design studio. It was a natural next chapter once I got my license. Most of my colleagues that were starting their studios were doing smaller jobs, but right from the beginning I started collaborating on institutional projects with other architects. So that led to projects such as working on the San Francisco Airport, and other institutional work, that really helped the business develop.

The idea for Box Lab came because I've always been interested in real estate development. Sometimes your ideas get kind of squished when you're working for clients, because it's their vision, and it's your job to make their vision become a reality. With Box Lab, I can put my own visions out there specifically as they relate to environmental sustainability. Zero carbon or carbon neutrality has been a focus of mine for 20 plus years, and most projects just address what's needed by local mandates. I thought there was a need to develop actual zero carbon prototypes. It took a while, but it came about in 2019, and since then, we've done a few projects.

Mei Apartments in San Leandro, CA

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What have been some of your favorite design projects that you've worked on so far?

I would say different projects have different favorite moments. For instance, in the single-family residence for Box Lab, we set out pretty ambitious goals for carbon neutrality and zero energy, and also construction efficiency. These goals were met very successfully. 

I also did a retail store for a client way early on when I had just started the studio, and their budget was extremely strapped, but the owner had this unique personality and I wanted to give it a unique flavor without burning her budget. It was a good exercise in terms of finding materials and objects and turning them into fixtures for her retail store to give it its own individual character. 

What would you say are some of the biggest accomplishments that your firm has accomplished so far?

I think it's a work in progress. I do like the fact that for just starting the studio in 2006, we were able to scale to much larger projects. That's a big one. We also are focused on carbon neutrality and zero energy, and we've kind of pioneered that. We also started the discussion of healthy buildings and indoor air roughly a decade before the pandemic. These are some of the things that I would say I'm proud of because we were ahead of the time. Everybody's talking about climate initiatives right now because it's so crucial for the industry, but for 20 plus years that's been our focus, we're not just trend-driven. It's a larger philosophy in terms of how buildings are built. I am proud of having done thoughtful work embedded in environmental and social awareness throughout my career instead of being trend-driven.

21 unit mixed-use project in Oakland, CA

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What do you see for the future of your company and the industry in general?

Based on what the scientists are telling us, we have to reduce the greenhouse gases all over the world by 65% in the next nine years, and that's a pretty strong deadline. I'm hoping that that's where the industry would move. There is a bigger sense of urgency than, say, 20 years ago when we were talking about it. Some people may be caught by surprise in 2030 when it's too late, but ideally, that's where the industry is moving. 

As for us, we're just going to continue on the innovation path, and keep experimenting and keep looking at how we can innovate products, furniture, fixtures, or equipment and systems for energy efficiency and carbon neutrality so a building has minimal impact on the planet and its people. Social equity is going to be very important. For instance, in a multi-family project, conversations will be about inclusivity. There's a lot at play and I think we will see it more and more in the industry.

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Morning strolls along pristine sugary sands... the tranquil sound of waves breaking gently against the shore… seemingly endless views of glittering cerulean and cobalt-blue waters… and refreshing year-round breezes drifting across the beach.

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For residents of Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach—Miami’s most architecturally extraordinary oceanfront address—these are the treasured mainstays of daily life in the internationally-lauded, Atlantic Ocean-facing high-rise, created by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron.

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The building’s iconic, award-winning designs—the vision of renowned luxury developer Fortune International Group—are a celebration of South Florida’s most desirable attributes, marked by a seamless connection to the adjacent beach…a rarity among condominiums up and down Florida’s coastline and a nod to the designs of Miami’s historic oceanfront hotels that began drawing visitors to the area in the early 20th century.

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Here, the architects have taken inspiration from the tower’s postcard-worthy setting to maximize views and connectivity, giving it the feel of a five-star resort.

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A three-story parking garage was uniquely installed underground -- eliminating the pedestal at the surface and allowing the ground floor to connect to the pool. As a result, all of the building’s amenities, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, founder of Parisian interior design firm PYR, are on or just above beach level -- with the street connecting to the amenities and lobby, and the lobby overlooking the pool. Jade Signature is furthermore surrounded by a large expanse of lush tropical landscaping (no other local development has this proportion of greenery), with gently sloping vegetation providing unbroken access between the building, resort deck, and beach. These oceanside venues and their distinct attributes are unparalleled, satisfying nearly every imaginable comfort and convenience.

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Through the stately porte-cochère and Jade Signature’s sprawling, light-filled lobby, a stunning deck and an organic, zero entry free-form swimming pool are neighbored by secluded cabanas, a heated spa, and 25-meter lap pool. All are flanked by the Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill—a gourmet restaurant (private for residents and their guests), which boasts a seasonal farm-to-table menu, as well as sweeping water views. Adding to the tower’s litany of features, residents have access to private beach amenities, including chaise lounges, umbrellas, and towel and beach services.

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Designs of the indoor living areas, complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows, beautifully draw the outdoors in. The well-appointed playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, which overlooks the pool, is hailed as a ‘must-see,’ not only for its Hermès wallpaper, state-of-the-art technology and a plethora of interactive games, but its connection to the outdoors. Azure views extend to the tower’s full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper. Featuring her eponymous, award-winning line of 100% natural products, the serene venue (exclusive to residents and their guests), is complete with a sauna, steam room, hammam, relaxation zone, and treatment rooms. The lobby-level Club Room, with its inimitable PYR finishes, high ceilings, jade and gold accents, and furniture by Hermès and Roche Bobois (among other top designers), is just as admired for its interiors as it is its covered outdoor terrace, which boasts wide views of the shoreline.

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Additional amenities that lead to the beach and ocean include Jade Signature’s state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, entertainment and game lounge, and business center. Essentially, the architects have left no detail overlooked, making the tower incomparable to any other residential building in the region and ensuring that the ultimate experience is enjoyed by the exclusive few who dwell inside the rarified retreat.

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For more information about Jade Signature’s remaining units, including the two-story penthouse, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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A contemporary oceanside escape designed to stand the test of time, the award-winning Jade Signature residential high-rise continues to beckon the most discerning luxury homebuyers to its sugary-sand beachfront, stunningly appointed flow-through interiors, and seemingly endless azure views of the Atlantic Ocean. Marked by high-style and a sophistication that has been lauded worldwide by design critics and journalists alike, the tower is rightfully hailed as Miami’s most architecturally extraordinary oceanfront address.    

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Well-sited on the pristine shoreline of Sunny Isles Beach, Jade Signature is the vision of luxury real estate leader Fortune International Group. The design of the tower unites the renowned talents of a trio of the industry’s greatest collaborators: Pritzker prize-winning Swiss architects, Herzog & de Meuron (visionaries behind Tate Modern in London, 1111 Lincoln Road, and the Peréz Art Museum Miami); Parisian interior design firm, PYR, led by Pierre Yves-Rochon; and celebrated Miami landscape architectural firm, Raymond Jungles Inc.

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It continues its reign as one of the most decorated condominiums in the U.S., having been the recipient of more than a dozen accolades since its March 2018 opening, including the 2019 “American Architecture Award” by The Chicago Athenaeum: the Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies; the “Most Innovative Beachside Residential Development” distinction by BUILD Magazine; a singling-out by Dezeen magazine as one of the “Top 10 Skyscrapers of 2018”; and the 2018 International Property Awards’ “Best in USA” for Residential High-rise Architecture and Residential High-rise Development, among other top honors.

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Currently, a limited number of residences remain for sale within the building, including several recently completed turnkey homes by renowned interior designers. Jade Signature’s most luxurious offerings -- a portfolio known as “The Collection” -- has a compilation of two-story Sky Villas and a two-story penthouse, ranging from $11.9 million to $29.5 million. The Sky Villas offer spectacular features, such as flow-through views, expansive terraces, private elevators, smart technology, service quarters and PYR-designed bathroom cabinetry. The two-story penthouse boasts all of these world-class features as well as a private pool, gym and 360-degree views.

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The Upper North Sky Villa at Jade Signature is a work of art in and of itself, marked by custom designs by Meyer Davis. Inside, five bedrooms and six and a half baths are spread throughout 6,509 square feet of flow-through space, meticulously crafted to bring the outdoors in. Natural light pours into living areas through floor-to-ceiling windows, while 1,407 square feet of terraces frame views of the ocean, surrounding city and Intracoastal Waterway. In producing and hand-picking furnishings and fixtures for this particular residence, Meyer Davis was chiefly inspired by the building’s ocean views and proximity to the beach. Rich and vibrant polished metals -- as well as custom rugs with gold accents -- were incorporated into the interiors to bring a metropolitan edge to the unit’s neutral palette. Wallcoverings were used in nearly every living area, not only to provide a sense of warmth within the space, but to create a rich textural quality.

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For more information about the Meyer Davis-designed Sky Villa, as well as the Jade Signature Collection, call (305) 744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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One of the most acclaimed architects and designers in the world, Antonio Citterio is known for his classic, modernist style with sensuous materiality. His Milan- and New York-based firm, Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, is renown for luxury hotels and spas, elegant boutiques, spectacular private villas, iconic furniture, lighting, and design elements for Europe’s top design houses. Now, Citterio is making his United States debut with the project Arte, a 12-story boutique development that features 16 ultra-luxury residences in Miami's Surfside neighborhood.

Citterio's work is well-known across the globe. He is the visionary behind the Bulgari and Mandarin Oriental projects in Dubai, London, Milan, and Bali. Arte offers a rare and limited opportunity to own one of his few residential designs in the world. “We are excited to be the first to introduce Antonio Citterio’s work here in the U.S. with Arte,” states Alex Sapir, Chairman of Sapir Corp LTD, whose Israel and New York-based subsidiary, SC 8955 LLC, is focused on luxury real estate and is developing the project. “The level of design, finish, and detail that went into the building is unprecedented in the Miami market. Antonio is very creative and thoughtful in his work, and we feel his sophisticated aesthetic will be well received by buyers and the community."

Surfside, located north of Miami Beach and near Bal Harbour, offers the perfect location near some of Miami's most vibrant cultural, culinary and shopping destinations. Arte gets its name from not only the artful design of the building but also the beautifully curated artwork inside. Outside of the building, an original “ART” sculpture by American artist Robert Indiana will be placed. Indiana is best known for his “LOVE” sculptures. The lobby will feature “Polychromatic Chronology,” a work by Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson.

Antonio Citterio, the founder of Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV)—in collaboration with Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design—expressed Arte’s façade with broad expanses of sliding glass doors with a gridded bronze Schuco window system and accented with Roman travertine. Arte's landscaping is designed by Enzo Enea, one of the world’s leading landscape architecture firms. The residence was designed for indoor and outdoor living with breathtaking views of the ocean that emulates a Mediterranean lifestyle.

Some of the amazing amenities of Arte include a 75’ indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool, a rooftop tennis court, state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio, sauna, and steam room and a tranquil meditation pond. Other amazing features include a children’s playroom, residents’ lounge with billiards, catering kitchen for entertaining and private temperature-controlled parking spaces. Half- and full-floor residences are priced starting at $10.215 million.

Images courtesy of Blackhaus

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Architect-designed furniture pieces are mini artworks in themselves that when viewed together, collectively transform a room into a work of art. A complex and carefully designed furniture piece tells not only a story about the architect, but the home owner as well.

Square Is In

GRAFT

GRAFT designed this seating system, dubbed Fat Tony, which is based on a modular lounge setting. This modern seating can be rearranged and altered according to personal preferences and to complement its surroundings.

Double The Elegance

GRAFT

GRAFT also designed this chic double sink. The spatial concept used here has revolutionized bathroom design with this groundbreaking idea of a double washbasin in one standalone installation.

Red Hot And On Fire

Standard Architecture

Standard Architecture designed this sofa with its sinuous curves that form the seat-backs and separate niches for diverse seating experiences. The concept for this design is taken from the Chinese tales of the water dragon, with the sofa's form representative of the invisible movements of the dragon.

Zigzag Fabulousness

UNstudio

Sitting at this table by UNstudio would surely create some innovative ideas.

A Wave To Sit On

UNstudio

UNstudio designed this chair with an asymmetric frame. Curves and arches create a shape that would surely assist you to have some pristine posture.

The R&R Lounge

UNstudio

UNstudio designed this lounge chair that recreates a feeling that you get when you reach your R&R goal.

Kool Adjustments

Rem Koolhaas

Rem Koolhaas designed this adjustable chair and table. Due to Koolhaas being 6 foot 3″ tall, chairs were problematic for him and so he was inspired to create adjustable chairs and table.

Sit And Reign In Style

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created this magnificent chair, literally fit for royalty. The inspiration for this chair was taken from the Roman aristocrats' chair called the Curule Chair, and it requires much more hand craftsmanship than any “common” chair.

Top Image: A coffee table by Gio Ponti, bookcase by Charlotte Perriand, chaise lounge by Frank Gehry, and floor lamp by Philip Johnson. Photography by Dan Kukla

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