“If a building can evoke an emotion, the designer can lift a person’s spirit,” says architect Richard Stott, AIA, LEED AP. “By lifting a spirit, the individual is happier, healthier and more productive.” An award-winning architect who has given Hamptons green design a golden touch–this past March, Stott Architecture received a LEED Gold rating from…
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Art and fabrication are often seen as opposite ends of the design spectrum–the former can be used to evoke emotion, introspection, inspiration, reflection, rebellion, communion, while the latter is created to serve a more practical function. Not so for the design work of East End maker Erling Hope, which transcends these limiting labels and exists…
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In terms of both rentals and purchases, Westhampton Beach real estate is increasingly becoming a not-so-well-kept secret in value and investment potential.
Open houses are a great way to find your next home, see inside a house that you have always been curious about, or just get design ideas. 33 Herb Court, Sagaponack Open house: 9/19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 9/20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Price: $7.995 million Beds: 5 Baths: 5 full/3 half Size: 5,283 square feet/1 acre…
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A rare and significant property has closed in Southampton for nearly $10 million. Located at 240 Wyandanch Lane, the house was on the market for the first time in 40 years. It’s less than 400 feet from Wyandanch Beach and features beautiful views from nearly every room in the existing 5,800+/-sf modern on 2+/-acres of…
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Extreme weather, extravagant requests, extraordinary times…nothing gets in the way of true professionals going the extra mile, even after a property has been sold, for their clients. Gather ’round as our gathering of Hamptons and North Fork real estate insiders share stories about how they’ve made every effort, and then some, for their buyers and…
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The alluring world of luxury real estate comes with its own set of drama, both corporate and personal, and Netflix is about to capitalize on it. Its new show, Million Dollar Beach House follows five Nest Seekers International brokers out for success in the Hamptons real estate market as they navigate high-stakes business while keeping…
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Here’s a little thought experiment. Think about the last time you were at a restaurant for a lovely dinner. Now think about the ambience. Was the lighting harsh? Was it beating down on you? Maybe it was really hot. But, what if the last time you were at a restaurant, the lighting was really soft…
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Those who criticize millennials for a lack of ambition or work ethic might want to meet Michael Snell. The East Hamptonite, founder of The MJS Groupe, has spent twelve years in the luxury-marketing field. He is passionate about his work. “I think I work 22 out of the 24 hours of the day, continuing to…
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“Women can also be creative in total isolation. I know excellent women artists who do original work without any response to speak of. Maybe they are used to lack of feedback. Maybe they are tougher.” –Elaine De Kooning The sun spills generously into the wide, open studio on Alewive Brook Road, East Hampton. A painter,…
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