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Furniture Society announces keynote speaker for its annual conference

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Using architecture and design as a vehicle for social justice, Emily Pilloton works alongside youth to co-design and build public architecture projects that transform communities. 

The Furniture Society has announced Emily Pilloton as its keynote presenter for its annual conference, NEXUS. Pilloton’s lecture, “Fear Less. Build More,” will be presented on June 14 at 11 a.m.
The Furniture Society is a nonprofit, educational organization founded in 1996. Its mission is to advance the art of furniture-making by inspiring creativity and promoting excellence. The Furniture Society’s 2018 NEXUS conference will be hosted by Dogpatch Studios, an event venue in the Dogpatch area of San Francisco. The conference will take place on all three floors of the location, with separate presentations taking place simultaneously for the majority of the time. There are restaurants and cafes within walking distance from the venue, offering a variety of lunch and dinner options.
Pilloton is a designer, builder, educator and founder of the nonprofit Project H Design and its sister program, Girls Garage. Pilloton was chosen as a keynote speaker because of her nonprofit work. Pilloton’s work seeks to cultivate power in underestimated communities, specifically young girls, undocumented youth and communities of color.
Using architecture and design as a vehicle for social justice, Pilloton works alongside youth ages 9 to 18 to co-design and build public architecture projects that transform communities. She has built a farmer’s market with high school students, a playhouse for the daughters of abused mothers, a school library designed by its own middle school students and micro homes for a transitional housing agency.
Pilloton’s work is the subject of the documentary If You Build It, has been featured on the TED Stage, The New York Times and The Colbert Report, and has been awarded recognition by the Obama Administration’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, the SEED Design Award and the Curry Stone Design Prize.
Pilloton holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California Berkeley, and has a Master of Fine Arts in Architecture, Interior Architecture and Designed Objects from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is currently a Lecturer in the College of Environmental Design at the University of California Berkeley, and is the author of three books, Design Revolution: 100 Products that Empower People, Tell Them I Built This: Transforming Schools, Communities, and Lives With Design-Based Education and Girls Garage: A Fearless Builder Girl’s Guide to Tools (forthcoming, 2019).

Photo courtesy of The Furniture Society

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Featured Agent: Tom Landry of Benchmark Maine

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Tom Landry

Benchmark Residential & Investment Real Estate

207.775.0248 | LandryTeam@BenchmarkMaine.com | www.BenchmarkMaine.com
We help clients sell quickly and for the highest price possible because we work with them to price their home effectively, finish any projects that might distract buyers, and provide world class marketing and exposure to buyers in and out of the state. Not all brokers and real estate companies are equal – your home is one of your most valuable assets – you deserve to work with the best.

Listing by Tom Landry

CAMDEN, MAINE

10 Beacon Avenue

The house sits on an a dramatic outcrop of ledge. The landscape design took advantage of the existing features on the site and maintained most of what was already in place, exposed ledges, mature trees and native plants including blueberries and ferns. Even the foundation and steps from an older structure on the property were incorporated into the new design. The lot contains 7.9 acres, providing ample space for a guesthouse or studio if additional living space is needed.
www.10Beacon.com
$4,100,000

 

Tom Landry originally appeared as an Elite agent in the Unique Homes Spring ’18: Elite edition. See his page here.

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Restaurant Provides Charitable Experiential Dinner

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A percentage of revenue from The Chef’s Table at BLACKBARN restaurant will go toward the Heavenly Harvest Foundation, a charity that creates nutritious and quality meals for those in need.

The Chef’s Table, open to the general public on Saturday nights, provides the opportunity to watch the restaurant’s renowned chef-owner John Doherty and his team in action and taste five distinct courses made from the season’s freshest ingredients. With a specially crafted menu that changes monthly, the $150 meal includes a selection of five wine pairings to present an affordable journey into New York City’s dining scene.
“We are thrilled to turn an evening out into an opportunity to give back for our guests, as proceeds from each dinner can provide a child in need with nutritious meals for an entire week,” says Chef John Doherty. “Like every detail of the BLACKBARN experience, from the decor to the tableware, the fully curated dinner leaves an impression of comfort and luxury while now sharing our passion for philanthropy.”
A personal dining experience that invites guests to have a front-row view of the action at long tables overseeing the exposed kitchen, The Chef’s Table offers a performance that is as elegantly simple as the dishes Chef Doherty creates. The April menu featured flavorful and unique combinations like a rich and round foie gras terrine cut with a tangy rhubarb and ginger conserve, and seasonal stars like ramps, white asparagus, fennel, and figs.

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New Private Luxury Estate Opens in Orlando

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Situated in the heart of central Florida, this private estate will enchant you with its local flavor and tropical, vibrant ambience.

Isolé Villas is a brand new luxury private estate with the feel of a deluxe, boutique five-star hotel, yet with the confidentiality of a villa. Its meticulous design encompasses lavish features and posh accommodations providing its exclusive guests an unforgettable, customized stay.
The expansive 25,000-square-foot home boasts 15 stunning suites, including two Presidential Suites and two Ambassador Suites, as well as 11 one-bedroom suites. All are appointed with Frette fine linens, one-of-a-kind artwork and private marble bathrooms.
Ideally located, Isolé Villas is situated within a secure private golf course community in Orlando where the local flavor of central Florida melds with the vibrant, tropical vibe of the Caribbean.

This home comes with a long list of amenities and and activities, including a multi-level salt-water pool that is complete with a 60-foot swim lane and Jacuzzi, a fashionable spa and wellness center featuring full service treatments by ESPA-trained professionals, a Turkish steam room, fitness room and Zen lounge.
This estate also includes a private 19-seat movie theater featuring surround sound and a well-stocked snack bar serving classic movie favorites, an indoor fitness court for basketball, yoga, Pilates or other indoor sports, a cigar lounge featuring the villa’s signature collection of fine cigars and rare labels of Scotch and vintage wines, a piano salon, grand dining room that seats up to 40, sports lounge and game room.

Surrounded by championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Arnold Palmer, the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are approximately an hour’s drive away. Numerous nearby inland lakes serve as recreational hubs for boating, swimming and fishing.
This private estate is ideal for couples, families, weddings, groups and corporate retreats looking for a first-class experience close to Walt Disney World and Orlando attractions. The property is staffed full time with an onsite villa manager, as well as a villa concierge who can organize any number of activities — from arranging lavish private dinner parties to scheduling golf outings, theme park visits, shopping excursions and more.

Photos courtesy of Isolé Villas

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Featured Agent: Trudy Stambook of Centre City Properties

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Trudy Stambook

Centre City Properties

220 West “G” Street, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92101

619.252.1944 | Trudy@TrudyStambook.com | www.trudystambook.com

Renown for discreet, individualized client service, Trudy Stambook is a key resource for real estate clients and those actively engaged in the business, development and cultural community in San Diego. First named among the nation’s elite luxury real estate agents back in 1995 by Unique Homes Magazine, and recognized annually ever since.

• Over 30 years of experience as a luxury real estate professional

• Over 20 years of worldwide marketing in 85 countries

• Representing both Buyers and Sellers

• Repeatedly voted Five Star “Best in Client Satisfaction” by readers of San Diego Magazine

Featured Listing by Trudy Stambook

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Pinnacle 3402

Pinnacle 3402 offers a wonderful open seamless layout that easily accommodates multiple entertaining options. Inviting al fresco experiences can be enjoyed on generous outdoor terraces while enjoying truly breathtaking views. Featuring 2 master suites, 3.5 baths, family and living spaces, custom office niche and 3 balconies to revel in the best vantage point in the city! Further indulgences can be enjoyed at The Pinnacle Museum Tower with its full complement of services and outstanding amenities. Take advantage of this premier location with countless restaurants, shopping, cultural and sporting attractions, and miles of scenic pathways just steps from your door. Enjoy a lifestyle that is without parallel…the Pinnacle of your life awaits. Offered furnished.
$4,595,000.

 

Trudy Stambook originally appeared as an Elite agent in the Unique Homes Spring ’18: Elite edition. See her page here.

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Featured Agent: John Weber of Royal LePage First Contact Realty

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John Weber

Royal LePage First Contact Realty

299 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 100, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9, Canada
O. 705.728.4067 | C. 705.727.6111
John@WeberTeam.ca | www.WeberTeam.ca

I am pleased to be recognized as being in the Top 2% of Royal LePage REALTORS in 2017 with the Red Diamond Award. I work hard and I truly love what I do. Being good at what I do means keeping up with all the latest developments in my industry, understanding trends, and leveraging the latest technologies. But in the end, it’s old-fashioned service and a keen business sense that I learned from my years at Weber’s on HWY 11 that I believe really set me apart. I am pleased to offer these waterfront properties and look forward to answering your call.

Featured Listing by John Weber

Innisfil, Ontario

This estate was intended for multi-family enjoyment with 2 separate residences. Luxury features include 160 feet of waterfront, an 80-foot dock, 3-level boathouse, 2 detached garages, in-ground saltwater Gunite pool and more. Contemporary design with approximately 4,500 finished square feet in each home. MLS# 30635652 & 30635658

$6,500,000

John Weber originally appeared as an Elite agent in the Unique Homes Spring ’18: Elite edition. See his page here.

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Featured Agent: Robert Arthur of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty

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Robert Arthur

Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty

242.359.7216 | sales@CBBahamas.com | www.CBBahamas.com
Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty, the real estate powerhouse that stretches throughout the Bahamas. We have an international reach, and superior local knowledge of the Bahamas.

The Bahamas offers International Buyers the opportunity to apply for permanent or annual residency status with purchases in excess of $500,000, with accelerated residency status available for investments over $1.5 million. Our tax-neutral environment (which applies to individuals as well as resident corporations, partnerships and trusts), our close proximity to the US, ideal climate and lifestyle, modern infrastructure and being a major financial center with over 400 banks and trust companies, makes The Bahamas a consistent top choice for foreign investors.

Listing by Robert Arthur

HARBOUR ISLAND, BAHAMAS

Beachfront Home | MLS #9052

$8,500,000

 

Robert Arthur originally appeared as an Elite agent in the Unique Homes Spring ’18: Elite edition. See his page here.

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Premier Vail Area Property Listed At $3.695M

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47 Lost Bear Trail in Wolcott, Colorado is on the market for $3.695 million, listed by Mac McDonald of Keller Williams Mountain Properties.

The property at 47 Lost Bear Trail is located in the community of Red Sky Ranch in the heart of the Vail Valley. This beautifully designed custom home sits on 12-plus acres and features 7,538 square feet of living space, seven bedrooms (including two guest rooms), eight baths, a main-floor master, three fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook, hearth room, lower-level recreation room with kitchenette, custom wine closet, two laundry rooms, three-car garage, outdoor hot tub, large beams, vaulted ceilings, reclaimed oak floors, high-end finishes, top-of-the-line appliances, and approximately 1,400 square feet of decking to enjoy the panoramic mountain views, “red sky” sunsets, and abundant wildlife that roams the property.

The community of Red Sky Ranch offers homeowners an active lifestyle throughout the year. In the summer, Red Sky homeowners enjoy two nationally-ranked golf courses at Red Sky Golf Club. In the winter, homeowners enjoy all that the world-class ski resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek have to offer. Red Sky Ranch is a Vail Resorts Signature Club community located in Wolcott, CO. This low-density private community features 87 homesites over 880 acres, a Ranch Manager, gated security, two clubhouses, a fitness center, and over three miles of hiking trails.

This property was recently featured as the cover property for the Spring 2018 issue of Keller Williams Domain. See the full digital issue here!

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Canadian Country Estate Offers Refined Living Fit for Royalty

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Overlooking the beautiful countryside in Calgary, Alberta Canada, this exquisitely appointed country estate home sits majestically atop an escarpment with views of the Rocky Mountains.
“This home feels like an English country manor where family royals escape to relax in the warmth of magnificent space,” says Rachelle Starnes of The Starnes Group with Coldwell Banker Complete Real Estate who is listed the property.
Features include over 9,000 developed square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, an art gallery central hall, intricately designed iron staircase railings, walnut flooring, a living room with a central wood-burning fireplace, a custom kitchen with a breakfast nook, floor-to-ceiling windows, a six-diamond master wing covering the entire upper west side and a main-floor guest room.
The home, listed for $3.575 CDN, also features a lower level with a media room, bar area, wine cellar and exercise room.
“This property is perfect for those who seek refinement in a country setting,” says Starnes.

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Sales launch at Manhattan Residential Building

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Architect SOO K. CHAN’S LATEST RESIDENTIAL BUILDING provides expansive panoramic views of Manhattan’s High Line.

Sales have launched at Five One Five, a new luxury residential building in Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighborhood. Located at 515 West 29th Street, the building is the only property in Manhattan to be framed by the renowned High Line park on two sides.
The 15-unit development was designed by acclaimed Singaporean architect Soo K. Chan, founding principal of SCDA — a multi-disciplinary firm engaging in architecture, interior, landscape and product design. The building’s distinctive design and construction features, including an intricate exterior made of curvy glass fins that give the façade a rippling appearance, reflects Chan’s signature fluid style that seamlessly coalesces with its surroundings. Chan and SCDA have designed and built residences, hotels and museums around the world, with Five One Five being their second project in New York.

Forum Absolute Capital Partners, a New York-based, privately-owned real estate investment platform with approximately $400 million in equity under management, is the owner and developer of the project. FACP and CORE, New York City’s leading boutique real estate brokerage firm, are leading sales and marketing for the development.
“Five One Five is a truly remarkable residential development because it is one of the few buildings that overlooks the High Line with unobstructed views over the Hudson Yards plaza,” said Shaun Osher, founder and CEO of CORE. “The unique building design and generous layouts are sure to generate strong interest in this boutique project.”
Five One Five has world-class amenities that come with it, including a gym, 24-hour attended lobby, direct keyed elevator access to each residence, roof deck with a kitchen and ample storage. The development is located just steps from multiple transportation options, including the West Side Highway, the 7, A, C and E subway lines and access to interstate rail-transit via Penn Station.
Five One Five also includes a mix of two- and three-bedroom apartments, including a five-unit penthouse collection with expansive panoramic views of the High Line. All units feature bright, spacious Bulthaup kitchens with Gaggenau appliance packages and built-in multipurpose islands that are great for entertaining. Additionally, each unit features light oak floors, Molteni millwork and closet build-outs, door hardware by Franz Schneider Brakel, as well as Delta LED light fixtures and mobile-controlled Lutron Homeworks QS System for electronics, temperature control, shades and lighting. Prices at the 11-story building range from $4.3 million to $8.5 million.

Photos courtesy of CORE

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