Luxury Living in Long Island City
Photo credit: GALERIE LIC With Amazon’s forthcoming HQ2 in Long Island City (LIC), many are wondering where their 50,000 employees will live. The previous artists’ haven burst onto the high-end luxury residential scene in the past few years. This Queens neighborhood offers an abundance of art and culture, an ease of transportation and killer views. […]
Elegant Lighting Fixtures Illuminate Opulence
Credit: Related Companies On Wednesday, the spectacular Swarovski star, designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, topped the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. With over three million Swarovski crystals, the star is over nine feet in diameter and weighs 900 pounds – it is a true artistic and engineering masterpiece. Stunning lighting can add drama to any space, not […]
Stunning Garden Walls That Get A Green Thumbs Up
Credit: Christina Dolamore Few people would object to making their homes more environmentally friendly. But, what they might object to, particularly in the high-end, luxury residential market are eco-additions that are not aesthetically attractive (think traditional solar panels). Some New York City residential developments are weaving natural elements into their designs with beautiful and functional […]
NYC Luxury Residences Turn Grit Into Glam
Image credit: Matthew Williams, Evan Joseph New York City is a much different place than it was 20 to 30 years ago. Previously filled with a lot of grit and many “no go” zones, it is now hard to find a neighborhood not filled with kids, playgrounds and luxury residences. Instead of ignoring their roots, many […]
NYC Buildings That Want To Be Judged By Their Covers
They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But some New York City buildings are hoping you do. Moving beyond the prolific shiny glass exteriors, many buildings are opting for exterior facades with richer, more textured materials like concrete, limestone, panels, terra-cotta and masonry brickwork. Not only do these buildings enrich the skyline […]
