| Those with the inclination, sensibility, and means have long collected objects of beauty, refinement, inspiration, and innovation. Among the latest status symbols being acquired by the rich and famous are landmark homes by A-list architects such as Tadao Ando, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Richard Neutra. Costs and responsibilities for owning and maintaining a golden nugget of architectural derring-do by a world-renowned architect, however, go far beyond the purchase price. Oracle founder Larry Ellison, a prolific collector of real estate rarities including the entire Hawaiian island of Lanai and a Japanese-inspired California compound built without nails, certainly knows a thing or two about the conscientious stewardship of extraordinary homes. |
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| Real estate trophy hunters are collecting iconic dwellings by design legends like they’re blue-chip art. Read More |
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| | | Illinois entrepreneur Steven Lempera has relisted his standout Gables Estates waterfront compound. Read More |
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| | | From Malibu mansions to an entire Hawaiian island, Oracle’s cofounder has built one of the world’s most jaw-dropping property portfolios. Read More |
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| | | The "Survivor" and "Shark Tank" creator bought the three-acre estate above Paradise Cove from the late talent agent Sandy Gallin in 2005 for $25 million. Read More |
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| | | Francis Ford Coppola bought the Spanish Revival property around 1994. He sold it to Jacqui Getty in 2013, and she raised her daughter, Gia Coppola, there. Read More |
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| | | The legendary outfielder custom built the home built in 2018. It includes horse stables, a batting cage, and a private barber shop. Read More |
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