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Why It Worked: You could say that The Villages on Mount Hope Bay makes the best of its waterfront surroundings. By providing active adults with spectacular views, extensive waterfront-related amenities, and attractive design features, the units offer the ideal place to retire, relax, and recreate.
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Why It Worked: The attached manor homes at Grand Pointe Meadows attracted buyers by providing them with unique designs at a reasonable base price, while capitalizing on the established suburban market of West Dundee, Ill.
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THIS SCULPTOR'S STUDIO CONJURES UP FAIRY-TALE IMAGES WITH a contemporary twist. Complete with a stone path winding through a sculpture garden, a cerulean blue exterior, and a lead-coated copper roof, this funky 1,100-square-foot studio provides the perfect escape from the real world while finding...
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WITH ALL UNITS RENTING FROM $897 TO $1,371, SAN JOSE, Calif., teachers now have housing options that are comfortable, modern, and, most important, affordable. The building also has a spacious pool and fitness center, a computer room, a conference room, and a children's play area.
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AN EFFORT TO INCLUDE MATERIALS REFLECTIVE OF THE SURROUNDING environment shaped the planning of this living room. The bluestone and limestone are a nod to the abandoned quarry on which the house sits, while the Douglas fir ceiling and truss work evoke images of the nearby tree-lined river.
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THIS UNIQUE LIBRARY SERVES AS BOTH a handrail and an intellectual center in the home of two Connecticut professors. Built into the stairwell, the stylish maple bookcases are also equipped with removable sliding panels and two-sided openings that allow more light to pass through the house.
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THE HAND-CUT PIETRO CARDOSA STONE CENTRAL HEARTH, TOPPED BY A POLISHED stainless steel chimney, ensures there is always a fire in this kitchen. The fireplace provides an unusual barrier between dirty dishes and guests while still allowing conversation to flow easily.
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A LARGE WINDOW AND LIMESTONE INTERIOR BRIGHTEN THE MASTER BATH OF THIS hilltop home, yet the most impressive feature is all natural: a view of the picturesque Santa Ynez mountain range in the distance.
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THE METRO IS A FOUR-story apartment complex that consists of three buildings in Denver's historic lower downtown, or “LoDo” district. Its 415 units, which are aimed at urban professionals, emphasize spectacular views of downtown, the Rocky Mountains, and nearby Coors Field.
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BAASSENIAN/LAGONI'S DAVID M. Kosco says that “a courtyard always makes strong impression.” This certainly rings true in Plan 3 of The Sycamores at Shady Canyon. Inspired by authentic Spanish architecture, the courtyard comfortably allows for such traditional elements as a mosaic fountain and...