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The Beckhams’ Renovation Plans P**s Off Their Neighbors, and Other Celebrity Real Estate News

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Elsewhere, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Mauricio Umansky is helping rent out another RHOBH star’s estate, and Dr. Dre is having a hard time selling his $20 million home. Let’s unpack and get settled into this edition of celebrity real estate news. If you wanna be my neighbor, you gotta get with my plans.

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Loci Architecture Beautifully Restores 1886 Facade and Modernizes 61 West 23rd Street

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61 West 23rd Street – As part of a team tasked with modernizing a building for new commercial tenants, we restored the aging facade of the seven-story 1886 cast iron building in the Ladies’ Mile Historic District, adding a new insulated roof, and replacing the original windows with new energy-efficient units, customized to retain historic details.

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A Usonian Gem 45 Minutes North of Manhattan Lists for $1.5M

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acres From the Agent : " Midcentury-modern treasure seekers will fall in love with the extraordinary aesthetics of this architectural beauty. A wide driveway leads to the restored home, which sits tucked away on a large, shaded lot. Location : 6 Bayberry Drive, Pleasantville, NY Price : $1,500,000 Architect : Aaron L.

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Eleven of the most under-threat modern buildings in America

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"It is a critical moment for modern architectural sites in the US," explained Docomomo US executive director Liz Waytkus. Waytkus believes that the US is at a critical juncture in the battle to conserve modern buildings due to the current economic climate. The most recent restoration proposal will cost close to $61.2

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Lloyd Wright’s Mayan Revival masterpiece, the Bollman House, is for sale

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Designer Mimi London is notable among them, having meticulously restored its interiors in the 1980-90s, including its elaborately decorated brick fireplaces, Maya-style ‘temple’ staircases, and mouldings. Located in the Sunset Square Historic District, the LA property celebrates its centennial and has a pedigreed ownership.

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A pair of modern Hamptons cabins ask for $4.6m

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Photography courtesy Compass Photography courtesy Compass Photography courtesy Compass Photography courtesy Compass Photography courtesy Compass Read next: Pierre Koenig’s striking Schwartz House asks for $4.65m Restored postwar California home by Albert Frey asks for $1.18m The post A pair of modern Hamptons cabins ask for $4.6m

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News: Urban Land Institute recognizes six new developments with 2023 ULI Global Awards for Excellence

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Here are this year's winning developments: (Cover image) Restoration and Modernization of Mercado do Bolhão, Porto, Portugal. Developer: GO Porto – Gestão e Obras do Porto, EM. Designer: Nuno Valentim, Arquitectura, Lda. Aurora Bridge Bioswales, Seattle, Washington, United States.