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Historical Landmark Turned Luxury Living






FEATURES
     
   
24  

Toll Brothers Homes: South Florida
The luxury giant continues to survive and prosper in a soft market with a multidisciplined approach to homebuilding.

By Darren Davis


   
34  

The Alter Eco House
Planet Green and Byrd Development’s collaborative project in the hills of Los Angeles has redefined what a LEED Platinum home should look like.

By Darren Davis


   
40  

Creative Kitchens
Spruce up the most important room of the home with these great design ideas from some top manufacturers.

 

   
44  

Profile: Rutter Development’s Pacifica at Newport Plaza
Costa Mesa, Calif.’s newest luxury condo project hopes to revitalize the city’s neighborhoods.

By Joyce Malicse


   
58  

Designer Profile: company kd
Kristi Dinner combines breezy style and functionality for every room with her Denverbased design firm.

By Brooks Morrison


     
DEPARTMENTS
     
   
16  

Options News
The people, places and headlines affecting the residential building, interior design and architectural industries.

 

   
20  

Sales & Marketing
To increase the perceived value of a product, creating a unique experience for the consumer is everything.

By Krisann Parke r-Brown


   
54  

Fantastic Finds:
Gaming tables, a vintage soda machine, an enormous 103-inch television — everything you need in order to furnish the quintessential Man Room.

 

   
66  

The Extreme The Extreme Option
Digitally cataloging wine cellars with the eSommelier Wine Management Server gives connoisseurs unprecedented control over their collections.

By Darren Davis


     

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