An Architect’s Approach to Remodeling a Landmark Residence
01/18/2010
When the website www.LiveModernInMarin was created, the goal was to have a strong team in place to help buyers and sellers realize their dream modern lifestyle. I am very excited to present, one of the team members, Anne Fougeron, speaking about “An Architect’s Approach to Remodeling a Landmark Residence”. [more]
One Can't Generalize
11/04/2009
I last deplored the fact that many homes are remodeled in such a way that they loose their intended character. I just saw one house which should have made me run away; but I admired the end product and thus accepted the transformation. [more]
I wish I were marketing this home
10/27/2009
I have seen so many homes lose their intended character due to updating, that seeing the remodel done at 19 Belvedere Avenue, Belvedere, was refreshing, exciting and made me wish I were the lucky one to market that significant property. [more]
Who Is Vicki Simon
04/14/2009
One block from Union Square is Vicki Simon’s Studio, a haven of good taste. Everything here is quality; quality of space, of design and of material. Even Vicki’s business cards are thicker than any I have ever seen; you feel the paper pulp when you touch them. [more]
My NEW Favorite Site
03/01/2009
I was recently introduced to www.Inhabitat.com by Madplum Creative, the talented team who created my website. Jill Fehrenbacher, Inhabitat founder, writes on the site that she created "Inhabitat in the Spring of 2005 as a way to catalog her endless search for new ways to improve the world through forward-thinking, high-tech, and environmentally conscious design." [more]
I'm So Proud of My New Team Member
02/01/2009
I was thrilled to discover that California Home and Design Magazine chose Anne Fougeron as the recipient of their Award for Residential Architecture, in the category of more than 3000 sq.ft. In February, John Rahaim, San Francisco Planning Director, took a walk in the City with John King, Chronicle Urban Design Writer, to point out architectural examples that others might follow. [more]
I Wish I Sold That Home
01/15/2009
Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976 for clients of Sotheby's Auction House, to sell a property once its content had been auctioned. On the 12th of December 2003 Sotheby's International Realty and Sotheby's offered at auction the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois, designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1945, following his motto "less is more". [more]
Live Modern Blog
01/01/2009
Some homes have all the criteria I have always admired in modern architecture: a sense of mystery, simplicity, light, understanding of the environment and above all beautiful lines. These homes make me understand why I enjoy real estate. Selling residences designed by renowned architects like Charles Gwathmey, Jim Jennings, Robert Swatt or Andrew Skurman is exciting as I can witness how they are able to create timeless sculptures dictated by difficult sites or turned towards important landmarks. [more]
