{"id":345282,"date":"2025-11-07T08:46:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=345282"},"modified":"2025-11-06T16:56:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T21:56:11","slug":"inside-five-masterpieces-by-world-renowned-architects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-five-masterpieces-by-world-renowned-architects\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Five Masterpieces by World-Renowned Architects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From Miami to Carmel, these five homes are architectural masterpieces that blend vision, craft, and artistry. Together, they reveal how architecture can transcend function to become living art.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Miami<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Miami, Florida<\/a> | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set in One Thousand Museum, Zaha Hadid\u2019s sculptural Miami landmark, this penthouse embodies the architect\u2019s bold and futuristic design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Carmel<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California<\/a> | Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Carmel Brokerage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the myriad of homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, only one boasts an oceanfront location. In 2016, this property was added to the National Register of Historic Places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Malta<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

St Julians, Malta<\/a> | Malta Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed by the world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, Mercury Towers commands Malta\u2019s skyline as the tallest building on the island.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"New<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

New Canaan, Connecticut<\/a> | William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This home was designed in 1959 by Edward Durell Stone, the visionary architect behind Radio City Music Hall and the MoMA in New York City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Greenwich<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Greenwich, Connecticut<\/a> | Sotheby’s International Realty \u2013 Greenwich Brokerage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reimagined by acclaimed architect Charles Gwathmey \u2013 best known for his work on New York\u2019s Guggenheim \u2013 this home showcases his signature sculptural details.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Miami to Carmel, these five homes are architectural masterpieces that blend vision, craft, and artistry. Together, they reveal how architecture can transcend function to become living art. Miami, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Set in One Thousand Museum, Zaha Hadid\u2019s sculptural Miami landmark, this penthouse embodies the architect\u2019s bold and futuristic design. Carmel-by-the-Sea, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":232770370,"featured_media":345311,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1444,1472,1480],"class_list":["post-345282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-germany","tag-new-york","tag-portugal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/header-1.jpg","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1rP4","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":341768,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-masterpiece-of-modern-architecture-in-madrid-spain\/","url_meta":{"origin":345282,"position":0},"title":"Inside a Masterpiece of Modern Architecture in Madrid, Spain","author":"SIR Admin","date":"May 27, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Situated privately on an expansive lot, Serenity is a breathtaking retreat in the prestigious La Moraleja neighborhood in the heart of Madrid. 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