30 Homes in 30 Places Around the World
In this week’s departure from all things DC real estate-related, we head overseas to the Swiss city of Ticino. There, according to The Wall Street Journal, famed architect Daniel Libeskind has begun the ambitious project of building 30 homes in 30 different places around the world. The only rule that he must follow is that no two homes can be in the same city. Libeskind, who is perhaps best known for coming up with the design for the World Trade Center reconstruction, is starting in Europe with plans to move to the U.S. after that.
Courtesy of The Wall Street Journal
A bit about the first home in the project from The Wall Street Journal:
“The hillside home, overlooking Lake Maggiore, will feature a zinc façade and the angular protrusions Mr. Libeskind is known for. The 5,400-square-foot house will have three bedrooms, three baths and a guest suite. The architect, working with a German manufacturer, is offering the Ticino villa for about seven million Swiss francs ($6.8 million).”
For architecture fans, it will be interesting to see the finished product for this first home, as Libeskind has rarely tried his hand at designing single-family homes.
This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/30_homes_in_30_places_around_the_world/1398.
Most Popular... This Week • Last 30 Days • Ever
A Cathedral Heights condominium—located on Cathedral Avenue—with outstanding buil... read »
In this article, UrbanTurf will explain what special assessments are, how they work, ... read »
Plans are moving forward at the site of a long-planned project in Ivy City, however w... read »
Nearly 1,400 residential units are on the boards around Union Market, about the same ... read »
Up 8% year-over-year, it is the first time that prices have exceeded $800,000 for det... read »
- Two Bedrooms with Two Balconies on the Market in Amenity-Packed Cathedral Heights Condominium
- What Are Special Assessments in Condo Buildings and What Do They Cover?
- Douglas Development Pitches Large Warehouse For New City Site Along New York Avenue
- Hotels, A Public Park and The 1,400 Units In The Works For Union Market
- The Price For A House in The DC Area Hit A New High in April
DC Real Estate Guides
Short guides to navigating the DC-area real estate market
We've collected all our helpful guides for buying, selling and renting in and around Washington, DC in one place. Start browsing below!
First-Timer Primers
Intro guides for first-time home buyers
Unique Spaces
Awesome and unusual real estate from across the DC Metro