Kanye West

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Kanye West has become widely recognized and popularized in contemporary culture with his successful music career, fashion brand, eclectic character, and now with his newest real estate purchase. West once visited Naoshima, the Japanese “art island” designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, and reportedly became enamored with the “life-changing” place. Now with his newest real estate deal, West has acquired his own artful residence with the purchase of a miraculous Malibu home.

In an off-market deal, West spent $57.3 million on his newfound Malibu residence. The part house, part art space was designed by Tadao Ando as one of his only homes in the United States. Last year, the property was listed for a whopping $75 million before being removed shortly after. While West was able to purchase the property at an immensely discounted rate, this sale still marks the second most expensive real estate purchase for a Malibu residence this year.

West’s newfound abode spans just under 5,700 square feet stretching from the road down to the beach. The vaguely Brutalist-inspired house features 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. With masterful design, each level of the home serves a distinct purpose. The lowest floor presents three ensuite guest bedrooms. The middle level boasts the public areas of the home such as the living room, kitchen, and powder room. The top floor is exclusively reserved for the owner with a penthouse level bedroom suite and a rooftop terrace overlooking the oceanside.

Although photographs of the interior are not available online, Marmol Radziner, the L.A.-based architecture firm who built the house in collaboration with Ando, described the decor as minimalistic “yet warm." While the homes exterior does not offer a spacious yard or greenery, it presents access to the nearby picturesque beach and the space serves as its own unique approach to a seaside Malibu home.

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Georgina Jacobson presents

The perfect lock and go home in an amazing location, just steps from the beautiful Santa Monica beach and walking distance to all the shopping and dining Santa Monica has to offer. Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath two-story townhouse in the Waverly building, designed by Marmol Radziner and developed by award-winning developer, Related California. This inviting residence is on the first floor and features hardwood floors, lots of natural light and a main floor bedroom. The great room is perfect for entertaining with two-story ceilings and an open gourmet’s kitchen featuring Oak cabinets, Quartzite countertops and Thermador appliances. The spacious upstairs master suite offers a large walk-in closet and spa-like bath with Quartzite counters and tile accented shower and soaking tub. The unit also includes an interior washer and dryer as well as 2 indoor parking spaces which have been specially equipped for EV charging stations and owner's storage space. Enjoy utmost convenience with all the amenities the building has to offer, including a fitness center, 24-hour concierge, pet spa and lounge with full kitchen and ocean view for your own private dining events. No amenity has been overlooked - this is the perfect spot to call home!

Address: 1705 Ocean Ave, #107, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Price: $1,425,000

For more information, please contact Georgina Jacobson at 949.285.8380 or georgina@georginajacobson.com

Georgina Jacobson is the exclusive agent representing the Newport Beach, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Recognized for his ability to blur the lines between architecture and interior design, his ethos has always been to approach the design of a space as one holistic vision. Admired for his relevant and keen understanding of architecture and design, his firm has collaborated with some of the most respected names in the business including Steven Ehrlich, Marmol Radziner, David Hertz, Walker Workshop, and Barbara Bestor just to name a few. Now, he's finally returned to make his first mark on the East Coast at One Manhattan Square.

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"Extell contacted us looking for a ‘West coast vibe meets East coast sophistication’ and we couldn’t resist! One Manhattan Square is a unique building in New York where Extell dedicated a huge amount of over-scaled public spaces where you can explore and breathe, which is rare in a dense city such as this," said Bush.

Bush added,"because of the open spaces and generous volumes, it’s a different way of living in New York that we can relate to since we are based in Los Angeles where large open spaces are more the norm. This sensibility translated throughout the building, including our open-plan three-bedroom residence. I feel it was a great marriage – our contemporary interiors and Extell’s fresh take on modern living at One Manhattan Square."

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Complete with heart-stopping views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, the East River waterfront, and beyond, the interior design of this three-bedroom home on the 60th floor of One Manhattan Square is inspired by the views, with organic shapes and rich textures that recall the shapes of the New York Harbor and dynamic skyline.

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Bush employed his trademark sophisticated, modern aesthetic to create a home for an active, cosmopolitan family. A mix of custom modern furnishings, such as twin curved sofas in the expansive great room, and vintage pieces, like a 1950s Vittorio Dassi bar, resulting in an elevated, yet organic and comfortable, the heart of the home.

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"We took our inspiration of all the natural materials, textures and colors used throughout the building. Bold geometric forms can be found throughout the public areas, lots of wood paneling and wall treatments in corridors and the lounge areas and–of course--the views," said Bush.

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"We also added a mix of reflected materials to capture the incredible light such as a mix of polished metals – brass, bronze and chrome, as well as different glass treatments, which can be found in the glass room dividers, candlesticks, foil backed wall coverings and mirrors. In the end, we wanted to create a balanced design of bold, colorful organic forms rendered in luxurious materials such as mohair, silk and wool, exotic woods, stone and handblown glass."

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The entire residence is clad in rich texture, such as in the serene master bedroom, where layers of calming neutral tones complement the panoramic city and water views.

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"I feel one of the show stopper pieces in the living room are the pair of colored contemporary glass Vela Screens by Bernhardt & Vella from Arflex.  These screens are made of laminated pastel colored glass panels in bold geometric forms attached by architectural brass brackets. They were a perfect addition to the living room furniture plan because they captured the incredible light of the 60th-floor residence while providing a stylish separation from the entry and the dining room," he said.

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In a children's bedroom, a geometric Casa Kids bunk bed creates a playful atmosphere, bolstered by bright pops of unexpected color. Each room is an immersive experience that reflects the home's luxurious finishes and atmosphere.

But is this his first and last New York project? When we asked, he said, "well I’m originally from NY and all my family is there, so yes, of course, I hope to be doing more projects in New York soon. We are currently working on finishing up a crazy charming 3 story Houseboat getaway for myself and my partner on Long Island close to my family so it gets me back to New York several times a year."

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